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Kuna treasurer previews budget, recommends using full property tax allowance and modest utility increases
Summary
City Treasurer Jared M.P. presented the city’s budget outlook and recommended taking the full 3% property tax allowance and maximum new‑construction levy; staff also proposed modest rate increases for water and sewer and several staffing additions including police promotions.
City Treasurer Jared M.P. presented the Kuna City Council with the city’s fiscal outlook and staff budget recommendations during a budget workshop, outlining assumptions on inflation, revenue and proposed staffing and utility adjustments.
Jared said staff expects to present a tentative budget at the council’s second July meeting and a final budget hearing in August. He recommended the city use the full allowable 3% property‑tax increase plus the maximum allowance for new construction to offset rising costs and continue funding police services. “As such, we suggest an increase in the maximum rate allowed by law to cover inflation and adjusted expenses to capture growth,” Jared said.
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