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Review of the Proposed FY2027 Operating Budget—Session 2 of 3: Neighborhood Services, EVO, Adjudication, Police, Fire, Health, and Finance Proposed Operating Budgets
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Introduction
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This is the second of three Finance Committee sessions to review the proposed FY2027 operating budget. Finance Committee feedback will inform revisions before the proposed budget is presented to the Village Board.
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Recommended Action
Finance Committee members are asked to review the proposed operating budget and provide feedback and questions, specific to the initial departments presenting:
Neighborhood Services
VMO – Economic Vitality Office
VMO – Adjudication
Police
Fire
Public Health
Finance
Committee members and members of the general public may locate the proposed FY2027 budget book online at this link: https://oakparkgov.openbook.questica.com
Prior Board Action
On July 21st, 2026, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution on the multi-year bond financing plan to fund projects including the Police Station, Dr. Percy Julian Chicago Avenue Streetscape, and Bike Plan / Vision Zero initiatives.
While the 2027 Series is subject to further review and approval, revenues from anticipated bond issuance are included in this proposed budget document.
The Board of Trustees received an update on the status of budget development on July 28th, 2026, including trends, goals, and approach updates from the Finance Department.
Finance Committee members received a subsequent update on October 1st, 2026, regarding the actuarial-recommended contributions (ADCs) to the Police and Fire pensions, which are included in this proposed budget as distinct property tax levy items.
Finance Committee hear the first of three department budget presentations on October 29th, which reviewed the proposed operating budgets for:
Village Manager’s Office (VMO)
Administration
Communications
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sustainability
Village Clerk’s Office...
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