Proposed Budget

NOTE: The FY 2026 Adopted Budget will be available by October 1.

The Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 was presented to City Council on August 14, 2025. The Budget Document serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device for the City.

FY 2026 Proposed Budget(PDF, 17MB)

It is the foundation for our allocation of resources toward service delivery plans providing:

• quality services
• targeted investments
• continued improvements

The Total City Budget

The FY 2026 Proposed Budget is $4.04 Billion and is comprised of three parts:

28%

42%

30%

• Capital Program: 28%
• General Fund: 42%
• Restricted Funds: 30%

Part	Amount	Percentage
Capital Program	$1.1 Billion	28%
General Fund	$1.69 Billion	42%
Restricted Fund	$1.21 Billion	30%

The General Fund Budget

The City's largest operating fund is the General Fund, with a $1.69 Billion Proposed Budget in FY 2026.

Where Does the Money Come From?

24.7%

29.7%

27.9%

17.7%

• City Sales Tax: 24.7%
• CPS Energy: 29.7%
• Current Property Tax: 27.9%
• Other: 17.7%

Source	Amount	Percentage
City Sales Tax	$419.2 Million	24.7%
CPS Energy	$504.4 Million	29.7%
Current Property Tax	$472.4 Million	27.9%
Other Resources	$299.4 Million	17.7%

Where Does the City Spend the Money?

4.3%

63.7%

6.8%

25.2%

• Parks & Recreation: 4.3%
• Public Safety: 63.7%
• Streets & Infrastructure: 6.8%
• Other: 25.2%

NOTE: Public Safety includes Fire, Police and Parks Police

Source	Amount	Percentage
Parks & Recreation	$73.7 Million	4.3%
Public Safety	$1,079.3 Million	63.7%
Streets & Infrastructure	$115.5 Million	6.8%
Other	$427 Million	25.2%

Related Links

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Highlights(PDF, 474KB)
• FY 2025 Adopted Capital Budget