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Kent County adopts FY2026 budget, tax levy and water/sewer rates; commissioners flag library information for follow-up
Summary
The Kent County Board of Commissioners adopted several fiscal resolutions including the 2025 tax levy, county income tax rate, water and sewer service rates for FY2026 and the FY2026 general fund budget. Commissioners said new information about the county library requires follow-up and left open the option to amend the budget before June 30.
Kent County commissioners on Tuesday approved a package of fiscal resolutions including the 2025 tax levy, the county income tax rate, the water and sewer service rates for fiscal year 2026 and the FY2026 general fund budget.
The board moved and approved Resolution 2025-05 establishing the Kent County tax levy and Resolution 2025-06 setting the county income tax rate. Commissioners also approved Resolution 2025-07, which sets water and sewer service rates for FY2026. Finally, the board approved Resolution 2025-08 adopting the FY2026 general fund budget.
During discussion of the budget, a commissioner said additional information had been presented to staff about the county library and requested staff investigate and report back. Commissioners directed staff to review the new material and noted the board could amend the adopted budget before the end of the fiscal year if necessary; one commissioner suggested placing the item on the June 24 agenda for follow-up. The board approved the budget adoption motion by unanimous voice vote.
County staff said they had received numerous written comments during the budget process and that county officials involved in budget preparation will follow up on the library matter and report back to the board.
The votes occurred early in the meeting and were taken by voice; each resolution was moved and approved with an "aye" from each commissioner as recorded in the meeting minutes.
