# Budget Hearing - Sept. 21 at 4:00pm

The City of Homewood held a budget hearing on September 21, 2026, focusing extensively on revisions to the fiscal year 2027 budget, including contractual services, capital projects, and departmental expenditures. Key procurement-related discussions included significant budget adjustments such as reducing contractual fees for CRI from $150,000 to $50,000, allocating $90,000 for OpenGov implementation, and addressing capital fund shortfalls with a $400,000 gap requiring either project cuts or additional transfers from the general fund. The council reviewed detailed capital improvement projects including elevator refurbishments, stormwater and sidewalk repairs, and public works building renovations, with some projects still in design or estimate phases. Vehicle procurement was also discussed, with plans to outfit 14 new police vehicles and replace various fleet vehicles, all procured via state contracts. The police department requested adding three patrol officers to the budget, which prompted debate about hiring freezes, staffing levels, and budget balancing strategies. The council deliberated on potential cost savings, including reviewing the city attorney contract, and emphasized the need for a work session to thoroughly review line items and find budget efficiencies before final approval. The meeting concluded with plans for continued budget discussions and a focus on aligning expenditures with projected revenues and strategic priorities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Budget Hearing - Sept. 21 at 4:00pm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpX90hWjgqE) - City of Homewood