Image
The City of Saline is working toward a budget for 26-27 that would spend $17.2 million on a little more than $19 million in revenue.
That would raise the fund balance from 2.88 million to $4.72 million.

Highlights would include new positions in city government, including an economic development director, a facilities manager, and two wastewater treatment personnel.
Councillor Nicole Rice said the city would benefit of grant writing skills were part of the economic development position.
That includes $3.6 million in bond proceeds, including more than $3 million for the Davenport-Curtiss property.
The Saline Police Department costs are expected to rise from $2.1 million to $2.6 million. That number, however, was at $2.4 million the previous year.
DPW costs expected to rise 29 percent to $1.14 million. The cost for parks and trees is projected to fall by 14 percent to $509,000.
Rec center revenue is expected to fall 33 percent to $2 million. General fund contributions are expected to fall from $1.4 million to $400,000.
Other expenditures:

There were four Millages.
Hard to understand the library millage. They are spending millions on a renovation that arguably was not critically needed and still have millions more in reserves.
Sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 59 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.
I'm on record, I could care less how you intend to vote! This gives me motivation to vote Mike Rodgers for US SENATE....as for govenor I'll vote John James. As for the Muslim taking over the democrat party no surprises there at all they are totaly lost. My prediction is Stevens will beat the Muslim.
How do you feel about Dr Oz then?
I’ll be on the record then of stating that you publicly announced that you’re a racist bigot. No idea why you chose to out yourself here but hey, you do you.
Libby are you hiding you true feelings? If I'm a racist your a BIGOT!
Not ionterested in your liberal BS.
Doctor Oz well of course he is a WIZARD , he may make you disappear. Don't forget to VOTE Libby, today is the day. Rodgers loves your choice FYI, he is the next SENATOR from MICHIGAN .
Hard pass on summerfest. BOYCOTT.
They also sponsor Salty summer sounds. What a shame this all has become
And why would that be?
I have to admit, I was surprised to learn that missionary schools are still considered an appropriate model in 2026.
I’d love to comment. Too bad it doesn’t matter.
So much for a “close loop system”.
Our elected officials, local, county and state have failed us.
Thanks to our friends at the saline chamber and saline Main Street. For allowing this and letting these criminals sponsor downtown events
Don't love what the Fed and State officials have done that led to these data centers. That said, come it will. Enjoying a concert/event that they have thrown some money toward does not change how anyone feels about the data centers or the organizations. Let them throw a little money around town.
The "Sinking" fund that never sinks. The "CARES" fund that is just school tax in disguise.
Seems to me that the CARES Fund ignores the Recreation Center? Why? When the Fund was created in 1999 it included the Rec.Center? Everyone who attends Saline Schools and their neighbors all get discounted Memberships but pay no tax dollars to support it? That feels wrong to me.
Hey there Dave. I just want to provide some clarifying information. I wrote a letter of support to the Cares committee a little over a year ago on behalf of a grant application submitted by Saline Rec Center. The grant was approved.