Board of Aldermen Budget Work Session, Friday, July 24, 2026

The City of Starkville Board of Aldermen held a budget work session on July 24, 2026, focused on reviewing and discussing the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included funding allocations for departmental needs such as police and fire personnel increases, technology upgrades including a new Cisco cloud-based phone system, and capital projects like the comprehensive plan update. The session addressed rising costs in health insurance, utility expenses, and debt service, as well as the impact of property reassessments on tax revenues. The board also reviewed outside contributions to community programs and discussed the scheduling of public hearings and final budget approval. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion highlighted ongoing and planned expenditures affecting procurement and budget priorities.