International Falls board certifies preliminary payable‑2027 levy at maximum to preserve flexibility
District staff presented a preliminary levy of $4,778,000 — a 5.71% increase over last year — and the board voted to certify the levy at the statutory maximum on a motion by Dale Johnson and second by Tina Sather; final certification will occur after Truth in Taxation hearings in December.
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District finance staff presented a preliminary property tax levy for the 2026 tax year (payable in 2027), reporting a current preliminary amount of $4,778,000 and explaining the figure is still subject to change as the Minnesota Department of Education completes its levy run. "We're at 4,778,000. This represents a preliminary increase of 5.71 over last year's final certified levy," the presenter said, and recommended the board certify at the statutory maximum this month to preserve the district's ability to lower the figure before final certification in December.
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