2026 Annual Budget Proposal

The City of Edgewater has released its proposed budget for 2026, focusing on maintaining financial stability while enhancing community services. Key highlights include:

• Strategic Priorities: The budget aligns with the City Council's strategic priorities, including diversity, equity, inclusion, community safety, sustainability, economic vitality, housing, and community experience.
• Employee Compensation: A 2.7% cost-of-living increase and a 2% longevity increase are proposed for non-sworn staff, with continued step program progression for sworn officers.
• Revenue and Expenditures: The primary revenue source remains sales tax, with no changes in property tax revenue. The budget includes significant investments in community safety, sustainability, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Capital Investments: Focused on maintaining and replacing infrastructure, with limited new projects to rebuild reserves.

Departmental Budget Overviews: Detailed breakdowns for various departments, including Finance, City Clerk’s Office, Parks and Recreation, Community Services, Communications & Events, City Manager's Office, Community Development, Human Resources, and Police, highlighting changes in personnel, supplies, services, and staff development expenses.

View the proposed budget here.

Please leave us questions or comments about the 2026 Proposed Budget you may have in the comment section below - Before December 15.