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Council hears overview of Bellevue’s proposed $197 million 2026 budget; public hearing set for Sept. 23
Summary
City staff presented a high-level overview of the proposed 2026 budget, a balanced $197,094,631 plan that relies heavily on bond and lease proceeds and includes major capital projects such as Bellevue Bay Waterpark. A public hearing and third reading on the annual appropriations ordinance is scheduled for Sept. 23.
Jason (staff member) presented a high-level overview of the City of Bellevue’s proposed 2026 budget during the Sept. 16 council meeting, describing a balanced, citywide spending plan of $197,094,631 and opening the public hearing on Ordinance No. 4192, the annual appropriations bill.
Jason told the council the city’s certified property valuation is $6,468,288,999, a 6.1% increase year-over-year, and that Bellevue’s property tax request for 2026 is $39,456,562 based on a 61¢ levy rate. He said a new Nebraska state statute requires…
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