Proposed levy rises 4.37% while tax rate projection shows 2.31% decrease for 2027

Oct 14, 2026

Staff told the committee the overall levy would increase 4.37% for 2027 but forecasted a 2.31% decrease in the tax rate based on current assessment estimates; staff cautioned assessment values and state figures are still estimates.

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City staff told the Committee of the Whole that levy allocations would produce an overall 4.37% increase in the 2027 levy, with the general fund up about 1.56% and a transit levy increase of 8.72% tied to reduced CDBG support. "Overall, there's a 4.37% increase to the levy for 2027," the presenter said.

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