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Hooper City Council adopts amended FY24 budget, sets certified tax rate and approves FY25–26 budget and pay adjustments
Summary
At its June 17 meeting the Hooper City Council approved an amendment to the 2024 budget, set the certified tax rate, adopted the FY2025–26 budget and approved modest increases to pay for elected/ statutory officers. Council also held public hearings on the certified rate and budgets and heard public comments for and against the Smith’s project.
Hooper City Council voted June 17 to adopt several fiscal measures requested in the city treasurer’s proposed amendments and to approve the city’s budget for the year starting fiscal 2025–26.
The council approved a resolution amending the FY2024 budget, set the certified property‑tax rate, adopted the FY2025–26 budget and approved modest increases in monthly pay for elected and statutory officers after public hearings and discussion.
The council also heard public comment at length on the proposed Smith’s‑anchored project and the developer’s request to pursue a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) and tax‑increment financing; public remarks included both opposition and support for the project.
Votes at a glance - R2025‑01, Amendment to FY2024 budget: carried (roll‑call recorded: Council member Wilcox — Aye; Council member Hill — Aye; Council member Northrup — Aye; Council member Bowers — Nay; motion carried). The amendment covered several small reallocations in municipal program lines and a…
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