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Fort Scott commission adopts 2025 budget, keeps mill levy flat at 44.208
Summary
The Fort Scott City Commission adopted the 2025 budget and approved a resolution to exceed the state'defined revenue-neutral rate, keeping the city'wide mill levy at 44.208. Commissioners debated whether to lower the levy but voted to retain the rate to cover rising personnel and capital needs.
The Fort Scott City Commission voted Sept. 3 to adopt the 2025 city budget and approved a companion resolution to exceed the revenue-neutral rate, setting the city mill levy at 44.208.
The action followed a public hearing on the proposed budget and a separate hearing on the resolution to exceed the revenue-neutral rate. Commissioners acknowledged pressure from residents for lower taxes but said staff projected rising personnel costs and several capital and…
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