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Hutchinson council sets ceiling to exceed revenue-neutral rate, schedules public hearing; sales tax still under consideration

5433599 · July 15, 2025
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The Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously July 15 to publish a resolution of intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate and set a Sept. 2 public hearing, while continuing discussion of a sales tax to replace the stormwater fee.

The Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously July 15 to publish a resolution of intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate and set a public hearing for Sept. 2, 2025, allowing the city to consider a mill-levy increase to address an operating shortfall.

City Manager Enrico Viega told the council that adjustments to medical and personnel costs, along with shifting some maintenance and equipment costs to the stormwater fund, narrowed the shortfall and that “the new proposal would be approximately 1.7 mil.” Director of Finance Angela Richard told the…

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