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Montcalm County sets 2025 tax rate request at 3.2116 mills after board debate
Summary
The board voted to approve the 2025 tax rate request (form L-4029) at 3.2116 mills, continuing a one‑mill rollback enacted last year; commissioners discussed fund balances, capital needs and sustainability.
Montcalm County commissioners voted May 12 to file the 2025 tax rate request (form L‑4029) with a net operating millage of 3.2116, reflecting a full‑mill rollback from the county's full levy of 4.2116.
The motion to set the L‑4029 at 3.2116 mills was moved and supported and carried by voice vote.
County finance staff briefed the board on the fiscal implications. The packet distributed to commissioners showed a full mill equates to approximately $2,570,001.53 in levy revenue. Board members noted that, even with a full‑mill rollback, the county would realize roughly $528,000 more in tax revenue this year compared with the prior year because of increases in taxable values; commissioners also referenced a previously deferred bond payment that reduced near‑term obligations.
Brenda, identified in the meeting as the county controller, told commissioners she was "on the fence" but ultimately comfortable approving the rollback for one more year given the county's current fund balance and the absence of the bond payment next year. Commissioners stressed the importance of annual reevaluation, citing uncertainty in revenue sharing and property valuations.
Board members debated the tradeoff between short‑term tax relief for residents and long‑term capital and wage needs. After discussion the board approved the L‑4029 at 3.2116; the reduction will be reflected in the coming tax cycles and is expected to be realized in next year's budget planning.
The board directed staff to continue monitoring fund balances and capital commitments and to reassess millage decisions annually.
