Broken Arrow city officials have unveiled a proposed $455,957,612 budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a plan that’s smaller than last year’s despite rising operational costs.

The proposal includes utility rate increases for water, stormwater and sewer services.

Here’s how the budget breaks down and what it could mean for residents.

A Smaller Budget, Despite Higher Costs

City Manager Michael Spurgeon says the proposed 2026 budget is about $16 million less than last year’s, even though operational costs are up roughly 10%.

City officials attribute the smaller total to a drop in bond-funded projects scheduled for the coming year.

Utility Rate Increases on the Table

If approved, residents will see increases in multiple utility services:

A 5% rate hike for water and stormwater services

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