The Ark City City Commission has approved the City’s 2027 budget, holding property tax revenue at the Revenue Neutral Rate while continuing to fund essential City services, public safety and critical infrastructure. The 2027 budget includes: • $40.3 million in total budget authority across all funds • Approximately $39.2 million in net expenditures after transfers • A mill levy of 55.911 mills, down from 58.151 mills in 2026 • Approximately $5.4 million in property tax revenue • $9.03 million supporting Police, Fire and EMS • $11.70 million toward water system improvements.Arkansas City’s assessed valuation is projected to increase to approximately $96.8 million for 2027. Rather than using that growth to increase property tax revenue, the Commission chose to adopt a Revenue Neutral budget.
