Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Meeting #2 | April 9, 2026

The City of Dubuque Government held a Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Meeting on April 9, 2026, focusing on department budget presentations and public input. Key procurement-related discussions included the Housing & Community Development Department's budget, highlighting federal grant funding sources such as HUD and CDBG, and minimal general fund increases. The department detailed capital improvement projects related to affordable housing preservation and neighborhood stabilization. The Planning Services Department presented its budget emphasizing development services, zoning, historic preservation, and the Unified Development Code update. The Economic Development Department discussed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects, workforce development, housing initiatives, and arts and cultural affairs funding, including grant programs and partnerships. The Purchase of Services program was reviewed, detailing funding allocations to various community organizations and grant programs. The Transportation Department presented its budget covering transit operations, parking services, capital improvements including electric bus grants, and proposed rate adjustments for parking permits. Several votes and motions related to budget allocations, grant funding, and capital improvement projects were discussed, with no significant increases in property tax support requested. Public input highlighted the importance of community programs such as the Dream Center and DuRide, emphasizing their impact on residents and workforce stability. The meeting concluded with plans for further budget hearings and ongoing evaluation of budget items for future discussion.