Summary
The manager's $103 million draft budget keeps the property tax rate at $0.69 but raises the monthly garbage fee by $4, bumps utility rates 5%, and doubles non-resident recreation fees. Most of the 10% growth is earmarked reserve spending — including $2 million more for street paving — not new operating costs.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
No property tax increase, but garbage goes up $4/month, utility rates rise 5%, and non-resident recreation fees double (~$140,000/year).
City residents get continued street paving, no property tax hike, and a 3% raise plus bonuses; downtown owners see MSD-funded improvements.
Households will pay more for trash and utilities; non-city residents who use Goldsboro recreation programs will pay double.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The council adopted the FY2026-27 annual budget, including a 50% (amended to 100% for non-residents) parks and recreation fee increase and chaplain stipends. Councilwoman Matthews raised staffing concerns in community development and code enforcement safety equipment.
City Council - May 18, 2026
The $103.2 million proposed budget keeps your property tax rate flat but restructures water bills with a tiered conservation rate and adds $2 to garbage fees instead of the $4 originally floated. About $4.2 million of savings is being spent on streets, vehicles, and equipment, and a state health plan surcharge is costing the city roughly $850,000. Adoption is expected by June 30 after a work session.
City Council - May 4, 2026
The manager's $103 million draft budget keeps the property tax rate at $0.69 but raises the monthly garbage fee by $4, bumps utility rates 5%, and doubles non-resident recreation fees. Most of the 10% growth is earmarked reserve spending — including $2 million more for street paving — not new operating costs.
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