Council certifies preliminary 2027 levy and budget proposals; staff say typical homeowner may see a small decrease
Council approved resolutions to certify a proposed 7.92% preliminary levy and the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a 3% cost-of-living increase, increased law enforcement contract costs and modest pool/park allocations; staff noted per-$100,000 valuation tax impact may fall by $4.87 due to tax capacity changes.
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City staff presented a proposed 7.92% preliminary levy for 2027 (resolution 26-40) and a companion preliminary budget (resolution 26-41), emphasizing that rising tax capacity means property owners could see a modest per-$100,000 valuation decrease even though the levy is higher.
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