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Council approves 911 fee increase, property‑sales and capital items; budget and senior tax credit introduced
Summary
At its April 15 meeting Dorchester County Council introduced the FY26 budget appropriation ordinance and a senior citizen property tax credit amendment and approved multiple actions including raising the 911 fee to $4.25, approving a Tech Park sale, awarding a pickleball conversion bid and funding an airport wildlife fence design.
Dorchester County Council took several legislative and administrative actions April 15, introducing the FY26 budget appropriation ordinance and a proposed senior property tax credit while approving a mix of funding, procurement and property transactions.
On revenue and budget matters, the council introduced the fiscal year 2026 budget appropriation ordinance; public hearings will be scheduled and the full bill will be published to the public. The council also introduced an amendment to the county’s senior property tax credit that would lower the qualifying age to 67 and increase the credit to 10 percent; that measure will have a separate public hearing.
Following public hearings and staff presentations, the council approved a set of items by roll call or consent:
- 9‑1‑1 fee increase: After a public…
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