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Council introduces ordinance to continue 0.5% municipal income tax to fund police contract
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance 2024-76 to continue the city's existing 0.5% municipal income tax from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, specifically for police expenses tied to a sheriff's contract; council members moved the measure forward by recorded vote.
The Nicolai City Council introduced Ordinance 2024-76 to continue the city's existing one-half percent municipal income tax for a five-year period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030, with revenues designated for police expenses.
Staff explained the renewal is intended to fund the city’s five-year law-enforcement contract with the county sheriff. The ordinance was introduced and moved; council took a recorded vote on the introduction and procedural step required for formal consideration. The City Manager thanked the community for supporting the proposal and said the renewal is intended to ensure funding continuity for the sheriff's contract.
Council recorded the procedural action with verbal roll call during the meeting. The ordinance will return for the formal public hearing and final vote according to the council's legislative schedule.
