The North Sioux City City Commission approved the first reading of a $13.51 million municipal budget for 2027 during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

The spending plan an‑ticipates $5.41 million in general fund revenue against $3.82 million in operational costs. Local sales tax continues to gen‑erate the bulk of municipal revenue, accounting for nearly 74% of the general fund. Collections clim…