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Joplin municipal budget proposal

Overview

The City of Joplin has proposed a $170.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027, covering 15 city departments. The proposal includes $51.4 million for capital spending, a decrease from previous levels as grant-funded projects and federal pandemic relief funds diminish.

While the budget prioritizes public safety and street repairs—allocating $4 million for street overlays and nearly $14.7 million for wastewater and sewer improvements—long-term fiscal projections indicate potential challenges. Finance Director Leslie Haase noted that although the general fund is expected to hold approximately $15.3 million in 2027, a five-year forecast suggests the fund could enter negative territory in 2028 and 2029.

Revenue is expected to be driven by sales and use taxes. The current proposal does not yet include a full year of revenue from newly approved police and fire sales taxes, which could contribute approximately $8.6 million to the budget.

Entities

Leslie Haase · Joplin · Brandon Johnson · City of Joplin · Nick Edwards

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Joplin proposes $170.8 million budget amid long-term deficit warnings

    Joplin has proposed a $170.8 million budget focusing on public safety and infrastructure, but forecasts warn of potential general fund deficits by 2028.

  2. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Joplin proposes $170.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027

    Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards has proposed a $170.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027. A public hearing is scheduled for August 24 to gather resident input before final adoption in October.

Sources

abc7chicago.com · kiowacountypress.net · moabsunnews.com · newstalkkzrg.com · ssbi-blog.de · wirepoints.org