Happy Monday, Longmont! On this day in 1798, America’s first bank robbery took place at the Bank of Philadelphia. It was an inside job that scored the culprit a massive $162,821 — equal to $4.42 million today. It was a staggeringly successful heist…until the burglar decided to deposit the cash into the very bank he robbed. As we take this moment to remember the history of the crime that spawned countless Hollywood blockbusters, let’s take note of other famous robberies: The Baker Street Bank Heist, the Great Brink’s Robbery, the entire history of Enron, buying anything at the airport, charging for parking, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Today, we’re taking a peek at challenges for Longmont’s 2027 budget, the end of the golf course advisory board, and a pup finds a place.

Let’s dive in.

The guy who finished last in your fantasy football league isn’t the only one “doing things differently” this year.

In Tuesday’s Longmont City Council session, money will be top of mind. City staff will offer presentations on the 2027 budget and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program.

But, instead of releasing the full line item budget the city usually has at the beginning of September, city staff will present a “2027 Budget Message” and “Consolidated Fund Statement,” according to a City of Longmont agenda packet. The full budget is planned for release in mid-September.

A troubling sign?

The reason for the delay? The agenda packet says “unforeseen revenue challenges and initial gaps between projected revenues and expenditures” are to blame. The city document doesn’t elaborate further, but a number of factors have proven to be a thorn in Longmont’s side.

What we do know:

Capital Improvement Program expenditures. The CIP is described by the city as the first step in developing the annual operating budget, and includes projects related to infrastructure, like roads, buildings and parks.

Prior to adoption, the city will host a public hearing on the budget before October 1.

Rail board approves sending tax measure to ballot : Longmont voters will have a lot of decisions to make in November. The Front Range Passenger Rail Board of Directors voted 14-1 on Friday to send a question to the ballot asking voters to approve a sales tax hike of 0.333% to fund Phase 2 of the Colorado Connector passenger rail project. Phase 1, the Denver to Fort Collins service, is already funded and slated to arrive in 2029. If approved, the new tax will help expand rail service to several communities between Denver and Pueblo. Longmont voters will now be asked to approve multiple tax increases this November, including items that fund more public safety jobs and a childcare subsidy.

Longmont’s Warrior Playground marks 10 years: Warrior Playground, the 9th and Coffman obstacle fitness facility, celebrated its tenth year of business in Longmont on Saturday. The facility is one of the many gyms across the U.S. that formed following the success of reality TV phenomenon, American Ninja Warrior. Warrior Playground marked the occasion by offering free open play, cupcakes, giveaways, tours, and more. The gym has called three locations in Longmont home since its opening in 2016. It has options for kids and adults alike.

City council dissolves Golf Course Advisory Board: Longmont City Council voted unanimously last week to dissolve the Golf Course Advisory Board. All golf board responsibilities will be offloaded onto the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and one member from the golf board will serve on the newly-consolidated team. The vote comes as the city has long struggled to fill vacancies on the golf board.