Dearborn Heights council adopts FY 2026–27 operating budget, sets levy and personnel provisions

The Dearborn Heights City Council adopted an operating budget for fiscal year 2026–27 at its May 26 meeting after a presentation by the administration and a roll-call vote.

The resolution sets the levy and estimated taxable assessed value used for revenue projections and contains provisions about employee compensation, instructing that salaries and wages be within limits established in the personnel pages of the budget. During the roll call vote, council member Nancy Brier recorded a No vote; the resolution passed with a majority of members voting Yes.

Council members briefed the public on the budget’s scope and emphasized compliance with the city charter. The administration said the budget figures are estimates based on the taxable assessed value certified for the city and noted that compensation and overtime rules would be administered consistent with collective bargaining obligations where applicable.

The council adopted the resolution and the budget will take effect July 1, 2026. The council directed the clerk to record the roll-call vote as part of the official minutes.