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Council debates raising data‑center/computer tax to $3.60; no vote taken
Summary
Councilmembers discussed raising the personal‑property rate for computers and data centers from $2.15 to the $3.60 cap, citing neighboring jurisdictions' rates and potential revenue. Staff cautioned about timing, revenue estimates and legal constraints linking the data‑center levy to the personal‑property rate; no formal vote was recorded.
City Council discussed a proposed increase to the computers and data‑center personal‑property rate during its budget work session as members prepared for the city’s advertised tax‑rate meeting later in the week.
A councilmember said she would move to raise the computers and data‑center rate from the current $2.15 to $3.60 (the maximum noted in the presentation), citing that several neighboring localities have similar rates. Staff and the Commissioner of Revenue presented comparison tables showing most…
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