Committee of the Whole (COW): FY27 Budget

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a committee meeting on April 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Council Chamber. The meeting covered three agenda items focused on municipal finance, including two informational presentations and one action item. The committee received informational updates on the FY2026 Quarter 3 Financial Update and the FY2027 Mayor's Proposed Budget, and concluded with a discussion and approval of the FY2027 Revenue Adoption. Over the course of the meeting, 1 vote was taken, 2 informational presentations were given, and no public comments were heard.

Attendance

The following members were present at the Committee meeting on 2026-04-21:

• Council Member Baxter
• Council Member Ellinger
• Council Member Moore
• Council Member Sheehan

No members were absent or late. All four Council Members were in attendance for the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The committee took one vote during the April 21, 2026 meeting.

• Motion: Adopt the total funds available amount for the purposes of the council's discussion of the mayor's proposed FY 2027 general fund budget revenue. The motion was made by Council Member Ellinger. 58:37
• Outcome: Passed by voice vote. Because this was a voice vote rather than a roll call vote, individual member votes were not recorded.

FY2026 Quarter 3 Financial Update

Agenda Item: 0327-26 | Timestamp: [6:46]

Director Holbrook presented the FY2026 Quarter 3 financial update to the Committee, reporting an overall surplus of $429,000 for the period. The presentation covered variances on both the revenue and expense sides of the budget.

No additional detail on specific revenue sources, expense line items, or individual variances is available in the meeting record beyond the top-level surplus figure. The item was received as informational, with no vote or formal action taken by the Committee.

FY2027 Mayor's Proposed Budget

Agenda Item 0328-26 29:12

The Committee received a presentation on the FY2027 Mayor's Proposed Budget, with the Commissioner serving as the key speaker on this agenda item.

The presentation focused on three primary areas:

• Strategic allocation of resources across the relevant department or agency
• Pre-funding as a component of the budget planning approach
• Maintaining a balanced budget in line with fiscal requirements

The item was informational in nature, meaning no vote or formal action was taken by the Committee at this time. The presentation was intended to brief members on the proposed budget's structure and priorities ahead of any further legislative review or action.

No additional details regarding specific dollar figures, departmental breakdowns, or contested provisions are reflected in the available record of this agenda item. Readers seeking the full substance of the Commissioner's remarks are encouraged to consult the meeting video beginning at the 29:12 timestamp.

FY2027 Revenue Adoption Discussion

58:37

The Committee took up agenda item 0329-26, a discussion and vote on adopting the revenue estimate for FY2027 to serve as the foundation for upcoming budget discussions.

Council Member Ellinger was the key speaker on this item. The revenue estimate was presented as a guiding figure to inform the budget process going forward, establishing a fiscal baseline from which departmental and programmatic funding decisions would be made.

The item was approved by the Committee.

*Note: The available record for this agenda item is limited. Additional detail on the specific revenue figures presented, any debate or concerns raised during discussion, and the vote breakdown are not reflected in the extracted data for this item.*