City Council: An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Mount Vernon for the Fiscal Year 2026

The City Council of Mount Vernon is adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, totaling $155,868,767 in gross appropriations. The net city budget, after accounting for estimated revenues and a $5,000,000 ARPA fund offset, is $79,853,247.

Key Financial Details:

• The budget proposes a 5.47% increase in the property tax rate, rising to $547.73 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
• Total estimated revenues are $76,015,520, with major sources including Sales and Use Tax ($28,500,000), State Revenue Sharing ($7,986,620), and Refuse and Garbage Charges ($6,700,000).

Departmental Budget Changes (2026 Proposed vs. 2025 Adopted):

• Significant Decreases: Police Department (-$869,886 or -4%), Recreation Total (-$507,860 or -17%), Management Services (-$232,552 or -22%), City Council (-$95,000 or -28%), and Office of the Mayor (-$92,844 or -14%).
• Significant Increases: Fire Department (+$929,312 or +5%).

This budget was adopted by the Board of Estimate & Contract on December 4, 2025.