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Council committee moves forward on 5.75-mill levy to fund fire and EMS services
Summary
Council's Safety Committee reviewed a resolution of necessity to place a 5.75-mill replacement levy for fire and EMS on the ballot; members said the levy replaces an expiring levy, will be computed on current property values, and would cost a homeowner with a $200,000 house about $140 per year, though final calculations will come from the county.
The New Franklin Safety Committee considered a resolution declaring it necessary to levy an additional tax exceeding the 10-mill threshold to replace an expiring 5.75-mill levy to fund fire protection and emergency medical services.
Committee members said the current levy had been 5.75 mills for many years and that state law language changes require the new measure to be presented as a new levy. Staff explained that if placed on the ballot and…
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