City of Des Moines, IA

02/07/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/07/2025 12:42

City Manager's Recommended FY2026 Operating and CIP Budget Released

Press Release


Des Moines, Iowa- Friday, February 7, 2025 - Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders' recommend ed O perating and C apital Improvement P rogram(CIP) Planfor the Fiscal Year 2026 havebeen published as the Cityworks to address a $17 million shortfall in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

"Thisyear'sbudget process challenged us to find opportunities across the City organization to produce budget recommendations thatkeep pace with lowerproperty tax revenue growth and increases in coststo maintain our city services," Sanders said. "Every department is contributing to a balanced FY2026 budget that ensures we are minimizing the impact of budget cuts to the service levels our community expects from the City of Des Moines."

The next step in the budget process will be an all-day City Council work session where the City Manager's recommendations will be presented to the entire City Council and will be followed by two public meetings where residents can ask questions and learn more about how the proposed budget will affect City service levels.

Below is an overview of events in the public budget process. In addition to scheduled events, can submit feedback on the proposed budget, view the budget schedule and budget information at DSM.city/Budget .

  • February 19 at 8 a.m.: All-day City Council Work Session to review and discuss City-manager recommendations
  • February 25 at 6 p.m.: Public Budget Information Session at Polk County River Place
  • February 26 at 6 p.m.: Public Budget Information Session at Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
  • March 24 at 7:30 a.m.: City Council holds public hearing on new budget property taxes
  • April 7 at 5 p.m.: City Council holds public hearing on budget

Contact
Peter Zemansky
Communications Manager, City Manager's Office
(515) 210-6586
[email protected]

About the City of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines: Iowa's capital city and local government servicing more than 217,000 residents, 47 neighborhoods, over 4,000 acres of parkland and 81 miles of trails. The City of Des Moines stands to be a financially strong city with exceptional city services, fostering an involved community in a customer friendly atmosphere. Visit DSM.city, Facebook and Twitter for more information.