City Budget
City Revenue and Expenditures Overview
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2026 Annual Budget
City Council adopted the 2026 annual budget during a public hearing at the December 9, 2025 City Council meeting. The 2026 budget provides funding for major capital projects including roads and parks improvements, funding for public safety services, and more.
For questions contact:
Mike Farina
Finance Director
mike.farina@castlepinesco.gov
303-705-0210
2026 Budget Process
City staff crafted the proposed budget to ensure that the excellent service delivery our community has come to expect under this City Council’s policy direction is not only maintained but is enhanced in service of City Council’s goals and priorities for 2026 and beyond.
Budget-related discussions were held with the City Council to develop the City’s 2025-2026 Strategic Plan and to confirm the staff’s understanding of the Strategic Plan and the City Council’s priorities contained within it. With City Council’s affirmation and the budget guidelines mentioned above, the staff assembled the 2026 budget proposal.
The proposed budget was submitted to City Council on September 30, 2025. City Council discussed the proposed budget and provided direction to staff during a budget study session on November 11, 2025. City Council approved the adoption of the 2026 annual budget during the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting.
