The City Council held a regular meeting where several key actions were taken. This included discussions regarding draft Ordinance 1323 concerning livestock and poultry regulations within city limits, with further input requested from the public. The Council passed two ordinances (1322 and 1324) designating new handicap parking stalls in front of local businesses after holding public hearings for each. Additionally, the Council approved Resolution 2026-26 to update the official shoulder patch for the Police Department and Resolution 2026-27 to enter into a professional services agreement with JEO Consulting Group for city hall elevator and reception area improvements. A report on recent county communications and equipment changes was presented, along with a debrief on the success of a recent community bicycle safety event.
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The meeting focuses on the budget hearing for the City of Broken Bow for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key topics include the review of the appropriation bill, budget adjustments regarding bond tax distributions, modifications to the overall tax request, and strategies to maintain balance-forward and reserve percentage requirements. Additionally, the council reviews property tax requests for both bond and non-bond purposes, alongside financial forecasts for various city departments and utility funds.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Broken Bow City Council Meeting Minutes
The council reviewed the city administrator's report, which included updates on various utility projects, street infrastructure, and ongoing flood mitigation and planning efforts. Substantial legislative action was taken, including the adoption of the annual budget, setting the property tax request, and approving ordinances related to data center zoning, mayoral and council wages, and city staff pay plans. Additionally, the council discussed proposed regulations for livestock and poultry keeping within city limits, authorized documentation for a Community Development Block Grant, and approved resolutions concerning the One and Six Year Street Plan and sewer system easements.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Broken Bow City Council Budget Hearing Minutes
The Council held a budget hearing to review the 2026-2027 budget documents. Key discussions included a presentation on the city's fiscal status, property tax requests, property valuations, cash reserves, and projected expenditures. The presentation highlighted a fiscally conservative approach, noting a modest increase in tax requests, a decline in the tax rate, and stable cash balances without the need for special hearings or lid exceptions.
