A special meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen is to be held in the Auditorium of Memorial High School, One Crusader Way, Manchester, NH on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding resolutions:
“Appropriating to the Parking Fund the sum of $5,142,275 from parking revenues for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
"Appropriating the sum of $33,804,234 from Sewer User Rental Charges to the Environmental Protection Division for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Appropriating to the Manchester Airport Authority the sum of $49,366,765 from Special Airport Revenue Funds for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Appropriating to the Manchester Transit Authority the sum of $1,999,838 for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Appropriating to the Manchester School District the sum of $234,981,749 for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Appropriating all Incremental Meals and Rooms Tax Revenue Received by the City in the Fiscal Year 2027 and held in the Civic Center Fund, for the payment of the City’s Obligations in Said Fiscal Year under the Financing Agreement.”
“Appropriating to the Manchester School Food and Nutrition Services Program the sum of $6,300,000 from School Food and Nutrition Services Revenues for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Raising Monies and Making Appropriations of $195,337,885 for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Appropriating to the Central Business Service District the sum of $700,000 from Central Business Service District Funds for the Fiscal Year 2027.”
“Continuation of the Central Business Service District.”
“Authorizing the Finance Officer to Make Certain Budgetary Closings for the Fiscal Year 2026.”
In accordance with the procedures established in RSA 44:10 and in satisfaction of any other local, state or federal law that may apply, resolutions will be considered relating to the budget of the City of Manchester for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, authorizing and raising funds for said budget and authorizing expenditures of Sewer User Rental Charges, Manchester Airport Authority Funds, Parking Funds, Central Business Service District Funds, School Food and Nutrition Revenue Funds, and Meals and Rooms Tax Revenues.
The meeting shall also serve as a public hearing upon the proposed Community Improvement Program for the city of Manchester covering the FY 2027 period for the purpose of receiving comment on the proposed activities and satisfying hearing and proposed use requirements of the Community Development Block Grant, the HOME Program, and any other local, state or federal law that may apply.
The proposed FY 2027 Community Improvement Program calls for the appropriation of $51,203,822. Approximately $1,167,500 of which may be requested from federal, state and private grant fund sources through various grant programs; approximately $2,451,529 in Federal Community Development Block Grant program funds and program income, HOME Funds, and HOME Program Income; $45,657,310 from the issuance of short-term notes and general obligation bonds; and $1,927,483 for projects financed through enterprises and fees.
A portion of the Incremental Meals and Rooms Tax Revenue received by the City in the Fiscal Year 2027 and held in the Civic Center Fund will be appropriated for the payment of the City’s obligations in said fiscal year in accordance with the terms of the Financing Agreement. All remaining Meals and Rooms Tax Revenue shall be transferred to the General Fund.
At the public hearing, those wishing to speak regarding any portion of the appropriations or programs will be given one opportunity to speak. Comments will be limited to three minutes to allow all participants the opportunity to be heard.
The aforementioned resolutions and other information pertaining to the FY 2027 budget are available for public inspection on the City’s website at www.manchesternh.gov. Written comments may be sent via email to cityclerk@manchesternh.gov or regular mail at Office of the City Clerk, One City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101 prior to the hearing or may be submitted to the City Clerk at the hearing.