CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Hanceville’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget projects approximately $5.46 million in revenue and $5.17 million in expenditures, leaving an anticipated $289,044.32 in net income.
Sales taxes make up a significant portion of the city’s projected revenue, with approximately $2.79 million budgeted for the year. The total includes approximately $2.01 million in general sales tax revenue, along with city tax, consumers use tax, sellers use tax and simplified sellers use tax collections.
Other sources of revenue include $673,349.11 for the Hanceville Fire Department (most from fire dues), $345,971.93 from business licenses, $289,381.61 in franchise taxes and $262,833.55 in ad valorem taxes.
The budget also projects $185,559.93 in alcohol tax revenue. Of the amount allocated for alcohol tax disbursements, 50% will go to the General Fund, 35% to infrastructure and 5% each to the Fire Department, Police Department and schools.
Public Works accounts for approximately $1.52 million in expenditures. The department’s budget includes $646,775 for payroll, $200,000 for paving projects, $158,669 for repairs and maintenance and $55,000 for fuel. The budget also includes $50,500 for a tractor and $37,615.97 associated with the ALDOT Highway 31 drainage project.
Fire Department expenditures total approximately $1.14 million, including $577,222 for payroll, $121,172.28 for health insurance and $96,683.93 in capital outlay. Capital expenses include $54,553.32 for a fire pumper truck, $25,000 for a lean building and $17,130.61 for a cardio monitor. The department also has $48,716.52 budgeted for fire station loan payments.
The city has budgeted approximately $989,513 for Parks and Recreation. Of that amount, $450,365.79 is designated for ball-related expenses. The largest item is $343,100 in capital outlay for fencing. Other Parks and Recreation expenditures include $206,596 for park payroll, approximately $69,963 for pool expenses, $30,630 for utilities and $24,341.03 for park improvements.
The budget includes $23,000 for Parks and Recreation events, including $10,000 for Kids Night Out, $8,000 for Day in the Park, $3,000 for Fish-O-Rama and $2,000 for the Christmas Market.
General Fund expenditures total approximately $1.23 million. Among the larger expenses are $434,330.64 for insurance and $422,900.04 for payroll and payroll taxes. The budget also includes $75,604.09 for dues and subscriptions and $56,600.36 for the Industrial Development Board.
A total of $19,150 is budgeted for donations, including $12,000 for Hanceville Schools and $3,000 for the Wallace State Community College Scholarship Fund. Other allocations include funding for the North Alabama Agriplex, Civitan Club, Cullman County Veterans Program, First Source for Women and Good Samaritan Health Clinic.
Library expenditures are budgeted at $49,254.36, while Building Inspector expenditures total $35,690.04 and Municipal Court expenditures total $18,318.25.
The budget covers the fiscal year beginning in October 2026 and ending in September 2027.
