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Urbandale reviews 2026 budget draft, sets schedule for tax-levy hearings
Summary
At a Urbandale City Council work session, staff reviewed the draft FY2026 budget and tax-certification materials, described a proposed 5¢ reduction in the city—s total levy to $10.03, outlined the bond —not-to-exceed— amount, and confirmed dates for a special tax-levy hearing and the full budget hearing.
Urbandale City Council members reviewed the draft fiscal 2026 budget and tax-certification materials during a work session, and staff outlined next steps for publication and hearings.
City staff described a proposed reduction in the total levy for FY2026 and a schedule that would place a special hearing on the proposed tax levy on April 1 at 5 p.m., with the full budget hearing set for April 15, the same night as the city—s bond sale. Staff also said bond issuance documents will reflect a not-to-exceed amount of $13,280,000.
Why it matters: the council must follow state publication and county deadlines to notify property owners of proposed levy changes. Staff emphasized the limits of the published notice and said the city will provide more detailed explanation and an online calculator on the city website to help…
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