Budget Overview
Some of the most significant initiatives funded in the 2026 Adopted Budget include:
Advancing Legacy Infrastructure Projects •
Front Street Road & Pedestrian Improvements • 9 th consecutive year of increased levels of street maintenance and preservation • Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase 1 Construction • Water Tower Repainting – Hubbel Hill • 14 th Street/East St Corridor Improvements Project Design
Enhancing Local Amenities & Services
• Assistance for the Tonganoxie Recreation Commission for the Chieftain Park Project • City Water Park facility elevated slides maintenance • Stone Creek Neighborhood Park & Gallagher Park Improvements • Financial Support for Community Organizations to support events and programming o Tonganoxie Business Association o Tonganoxie Arts Council o Tonganoxie Community Historical Society o Tonganoxie Farmer’s Market o Tongie Days & Mayor’s Tree Lighting Community Events • Leavenworth County Development Corporation Funding Support
Supporting Outstanding City Services & Local Leadership
• 5% merit opportunity for Full-Time Employees • Police Department Purchase of one Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles • Police Department & Fire Department Operational Budget Increases • Fire Station facility generator addition • Replacement of two Public Works dump trucks • Purchase of Public Works snow pusher & flail mower equipment • Funding for citywide asset management program development
Promoting Financial Stability While Reducing City Tax Rates
• The City’s tax base (total assessed valuation) grew by 6.7% from the prior year • Adopted budget includes 0.515 mill decrease for net Library & Library Benefits levies • Adopted budget includes 0.750 mill decrease for net City levies • Meeting all existing debt service obligations for previous infrastructure investments with efforts to minimize or avoid future debt issuances • Rate changes proposed for water, sewer, solid waste utilities (first change in 6 years) • No rate changes proposed for stormwater utility and assessment fees • Elimination of pet licensing program fees
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