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South Padre Island council approves 2025 tax-rate ordinance; vote 3-1
Summary
The South Padre Island City Council approved an ordinance establishing the 2025 ad valorem and personal property tax rate, citing fire apparatus, ambulances and street work. Council recorded a 3-1 vote; one member opposed.
The City Council of South Padre Island approved Ordinance No. 25-077 on a 3-1 roll-call vote setting the ad valorem and personal property tax rate for tax year 2025 and fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2026.
Council members and staff said the rate funds recent purchases and planned public-safety and street projects. Council members stated the change is expected to generate about $1,300,000 in additional property-tax revenue and said the amount equates to roughly $30 per $100,000 of taxable value as presented at the meeting.
The ordinance text read into the record during the motion described the rate as 0.262759 and set assessed valuation at 100% of fair market value, provided for discounts…
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