City of Dearborn Public Hearing 2025–2026 Budget List of Documents Page(s) A.
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The City of Dearborn held a public hearing on its proposed 2025–2026 budget as of May 1, 2025, presenting a balanced General Fund budget expected to contribute $230,689 to the fund balance reserve. The budget faces financial challenges including revenue growth falling short of expenditure inflation, state taxation limitations, and rising retirement and debt service obligations, with personnel and non-discretionary spending comprising 79% of general fund uses. Revenue is projected to increase $3.6 million (2.5%), primarily from property tax gains of $1.7 million and increased charges for services of $1.1 million, while expenditures increase $3.6 million (2.4%), largely due to $5.7 million in additional wages and benefits; budget priorities allocate 70% of subsidies to Public Safety, followed by Administrative (11%), Public Works & Facilities (9%), Parks & Recreation (8%), and Economic Development (2%).
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The City of Dearborn adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 2024-25 (ending June 30, 2025) on June 11, 2024, under Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud's administration. The 417-page budget document includes detailed sections on revenues, expenditures, capital projects, and staffing, along with statements from the Mayor emphasizing the collaborative effort between city departments and the City Council in achieving fiscal responsibility. The budget was developed through coordinated planning and departmental submissions to ensure balanced financial planning for the fiscal year.
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