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Council refers citywide taxation-policy work to finance committee after staff presentation
Summary
Council accepted a staff presentation proposing a formal taxation policy framework covering fees, assessments and levies and voted unanimously to refer the effort to the Finance Committee for detailed work sessions.
Delaware City Council on April 7 heard a presentation from staff and the city’s municipal advisor outlining a proposed taxation policy intended to guide future decisions about taxes, fees and assessments. Council voted unanimously to refer the topic to the Finance Committee for detailed work sessions.
Staff said the taxation policy would be a concise, public document that defines purpose, objectives and processes for when and how the city pursues different revenue sources — including income tax, property tax levies, special assessments, impact fees and user-rate structures. Staff described the policy as a tool to align long-term capital planning, operating budgets and community…
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