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Commission signals intent to exceed revenue‑neutral rate; posts 2‑mill increase and sets Sept. 16 public hearing
Summary
After extended budget discussion and public comment, the Manhattan City Commission voted 4‑1 to publish an intent to exceed the revenue‑neutral property‑tax rate by 2 mills and set a public hearing for Sept. 16; Commissioner Mata voted no.
The Manhattan City Commission voted 4‑1 on July 15 to publish the city’s intent to exceed the revenue‑neutral property‑tax rate by 2 mills and set a public hearing on the matter for Sept. 16. The motion passed with Commissioner Mata dissenting.
City finance staff presented the fiscal rationale: staff recommended a cap of 56.109 mills to preserve flexibility while the commission completes budget deliberations. The staff presentation explained that the primary driver of the need to exceed the revenue‑neutral rate is the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) requirement combined with an increase in property‑tax delinquency rates used by the county in its calculations. Danielle (city finance staff) said the city’s recommendation included a delinquency allowance…
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