{"id":133282,"date":"2026-09-17T13:37:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T17:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=133282"},"modified":"2026-09-18T21:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T01:14:57","slug":"city-of-fort-wayne-in-strong-fiscal-position-as-proposed-2027-civil-city-budget-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/09\/17\/city-of-fort-wayne-in-strong-fiscal-position-as-proposed-2027-civil-city-budget-released\/","title":{"rendered":"City of  Fort Wayne in strong fiscal position as proposed 2027 Civil City Budget released"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_133283\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-133283\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"733\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3-573x420.jpg 573w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-3-696x510.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-133283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker during the City of Fort Wayne&#8217;s Budget roll out. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and City of Fort Wayne Controller Pat Roller announced the proposed 2027 budget for the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Fort Wayne in strong fiscal position as Mayor Tucker outlines 2027 budget plan<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>City on solid financial footing but uncertainty lies ahead<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (September 17, 2026) \u2013 Fort Wayne is in a strong financial position as Mayor Sharon Tucker and City Controller Pat Roller today announced the proposed 2027 budget for the City of Fort Wayne. However, recent legislative changes will continue to be phased in over the next few years, creating significant uncertainty on future revenues.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_133284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-133284\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"565\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-5-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-5-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-5-743x420.jpg 743w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-5-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-5-696x393.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-133284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">City of Fort Wayne Controller Pat Roller during the City of Fort Wayne&#8217;s Budget roll out. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The proposed budget for 2027 calls for investments in neighborhood infrastructure, enhancements in city parks, and a continued commitment to ensuring Fort Wayne is the safest community possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-133285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-2-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-2-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2027 budget highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continuation of commitment to neighborhood infrastructure projects with a planned investment of $42 million led by the Public Works Division, which includes $31.9 million for streets, roads and neighborhoods, $6.7 million for sidewalks and alleys, $1.3 million for bridges, and $2.1 million for trails. Work will include upgrades in all six City Council districts and four quadrants.<\/li>\n<li>Investments in capital projects through the Parks &#038; Recreation Department will total $4.3 million.<\/li>\n<li>The Fort Wayne Police Department will have its 71st recruit class that will keep the budgeted number of officers patrolling City streets to protect the public at 510.<\/li>\n<li>The Fort Wayne Fire Department will have its 100th recruit class to maintain 375 firefighters.<\/li>\n<li>The Community Development Division will feature continued priorities such as neighborhoods, connectivity, housing, safety, and economic growth.<\/li>\n<li>The City will adopt the State of Indiana\u2019s allowable tax levy in order to continue to provide essential services.<\/li>\n<li>The property tax supported operating budget, also known as the Civil City budget, is $257.7 million. This represents a $7.2 million (2.9%) increase compared to 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-133286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-1-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis budget is crafted to position the City to prepare for future revenue changes over the next five years. I want taxpayers to know that we care for them and use the resources given to us in a prudent manner,\u201d said Mayor Tucker. \u201cThe 2027 budget will be an investment in making Fort Wayne viable and sustainable for years to come. My team and I look forward to working with City Council to approve this important budget. It\u2019s critical for our entire community to come together \u2013 residents, neighborhoods, and businesses \u2013 to help meet the needs of our growing and successful city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of positive indicators moving forward<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Property assessed valuations continue to rise, but smaller growth is being seen<\/li>\n<li>Local income tax revenue is increasing<\/li>\n<li>The City continues to maintain sufficient cash reserves and is completing additional Public Works projects with monies deemed to be above the adequate reserve levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mayor Tucker\u2019s Administration will present a budget overview at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22. <a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/docs\/City_of_Fort_Wayne\/Controller\/Civil_City_Budget\/2027\/2027_Budget_Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The budget is available here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov\/1063\/SmartGov\" target=\"_blank\">from the City&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne continues to be an award-winning community. Fiscal responsibility is one of the measurements that has helped Fort Wayne achieve national recognition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent recognition for the City of Fort Wayne<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7th best run city in the country by WalletHub<\/li>\n<li>Fastest growing large city in the Midwest \u2013 U.S. Census Bureau data<\/li>\n<li>LinkedIn named Fort Wayne as the 18th top city on the rise in the U.S. in a listing of the 25 fastest-growing U.S. metros for jobs and new talent<\/li>\n<li>4th most affordable city to live in by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extraspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Extraspace.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>17th top housing market in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Realtor.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_133287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-133287\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"626\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-4-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-4-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-4-671x420.jpg 671w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-4-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tBudgeNewsConference2027-4-696x436.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-133287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">City of Fort Wayne Controller Pat Roller during the City of Fort Wayne&#8217;s Budget roll out. Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/68975.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Clean up is progressing at the Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair shop after a fire.  An automobile that had been damaged inside the fire had just been pulled outside when these photos were taken.  Photos taken February 8th 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c5f1de7459117901684f2754c6548408' data-image-id=\"47\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/68975.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/thumbs\/thumbs_68975.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/08: Clean up at Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair\" data-description=\"Clean up is progressing at the Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair shop after a fire.  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Photos taken February 8th 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/08: Clean up at Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/08: Clean up at Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"51\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/thumbs\/thumbs_68981.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/bc\/68982.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Clean up is progressing at the Broadway Auto &amp;amp; Truck Repair shop after a fire.  An automobile that had been damaged inside the fire had just been pulled outside when these photos were taken.  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Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c5f1de7459117901684f2754c6548408' data-image-id=\"202\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71714.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71714.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\" data-description=\"City Councilman Tim Pape makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  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