# Finance Committee - 09.25.2026

The City of Fargo Finance Committee convened on September 25, 2026, to discuss and advance the city's 2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included the presentation of a balanced budget version 2.0, incorporating consensus adjustments from prior meetings. The committee reviewed engineering and accounting fees related to a new development project, with conservative revenue estimates of $400,000 from developer fees. Utility rate adjustments were discussed, notably a proposed restructuring of street light fees for commercial properties to better align costs with usage, which will impact larger commercial accounts significantly. Personnel budget items included market adjustments and funding for eight additional police officers, supported by projected public safety sales tax growth. The committee also addressed social services funding, including disclosures of potential conflicts of interest. The budget was presented as balanced with a slight surplus and was set to be considered for approval at the full commission meeting on September 28. Ongoing discussions were planned for future budget cycles, including proposals for operational efficiencies and public health program funding shifts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Finance Committee - 09.25.2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uIyQGfH45c) - The City of Fargo