# Salina City Commission Meeting - September 14, 2026

The City of Salina held a City Commission meeting on September 14, 2026, where key procurement and budget matters were discussed. The commission approved the appointment of Gary Norris to fill a vacancy. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the adoption of the 2027 budget, including a mill levy increase of 1 mil above the revenue neutral rate, resulting in a 2.3% overall budget increase. The budget discussion included detailed presentations on property tax rates, fee schedule adjustments, and the use of fund balances, with public comments expressing concerns about tax increases and city spending priorities. The commission also approved a third amendment to the Salina Destination Development Phase 2 agreement, extending deadlines for housing development to utilize a $25 million state grant aimed at addressing housing shortages. Additionally, the commission approved the annexation of 27 acres of land to support industrial expansion. Other procurement-related items included postponing consideration of the 2027 Business Improvement District service fees to gather more information and discussions about the animal shelter's management and potential contract with Prairie Paws. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss potential real estate acquisition matters.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Salina City Commission Meeting - September 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKekairPsz4) - City of Salina