2026-2027 BUDGET

2026-2027 BUDGET CALENDAR

Budget ProcessDate
Operating Budget Forms
All Departments return forms to the Comptroller’s		January 16, 2026
Comptroller’s Meetings with DepartmentsJanuary - February
Budget Hearings and WorkshopsFebruary - April
Board of Finance Meeting
(To adopt the Budget and Capital Budget)		April 28, 2026
Joint MeetingMay 18, 2026
Budget Narratives due to Comptroller’s OfficeJune 28, 2026
New Fiscal YearJuly 1, 2026

BOF BUDGET HEARINGS


DateTimeLocationDepartment(s)Information
February 24, 2026**City Hall
Council Chambers		Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Pine Lake Adventure Park
Arts & Culture Fund
Library		Agenda
February 26, 20265:00 PMCity Hall
Council Chambers
Various Departments
Outside Agencies
March 4, 20265:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
Police Department
Communications
Animal Control
Police Private Duty
Fire Department
March 16, 20265:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
Sewer Operating and Assessment Fund
Water Department
Board of Education
School Lunch
March 24, 2026**City Hall
Council Chambers
Capital Improvement Plan
Bristol Burlington Health District
Debt Service
Employee Benefits
Heart & Hypertension
Insurance
Miscellaneous & All Other
Other Post Employment Benefits
Operating Transfers Out
March 25, 20265:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
Public Works Department
Public Buildings
Solid Waste Disposal Fund
Transfer Station Fund
Road Improvements Fund
April 1, 20265:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
Budget Workshop
April 8, 20265:00 PM
City Hall
Council Chambers
Budget Workshop

April 28, 2026**City Hall
Council Chambers
Board of Finance 
Budget Adoption