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City Commission adopts FY 2025–26 budget, sets millage rates; residents press for stronger street reconstruction
Summary
The East Grand Rapids City Commission approved the proposed FY 2025–26 budget, set millage rates, and approved fee and water rate updates; during the public hearing residents urged the city to pursue deeper street reconstruction rather than repeated resurfacing.
The East Grand Rapids City Commission approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, set tax millage rates, and adopted a fee schedule and water/sewer rate adjustments following a public hearing.
City Manager Mr. Charles introduced the budget earlier in the meeting, describing a proposed general fund of approximately $15.5 million, an operational millage of 11.1419 and a proposed street millage (as described in the mid‑meeting budget presentation) of 1.96 mills; the proposed budget recommended a use of fund balance of approximately $549,000 and noted continued investments in infrastructure. At a later…
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