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Avondale council holds truth-in-taxation hearing, approves $486.6 million FY2026 final budget
Summary
At a June 2 meeting the Avondale City Council held a truth-in-taxation hearing and approved a resolution setting intent to raise the property tax levy 4–3; the council later adopted the city—s $486,614,500 final fiscal 2026 budget in a special meeting by a 7–0 vote.
The Avondale City Council on June 2 held a truth-in-taxation public hearing and voted 4–3 to approve Resolution 1032-0625 setting forth the city—s intent to levy more property tax dollars than the prior year; the council then adopted the city—s final fiscal year 2026 budget of $486,614,500 in a separate special meeting, approved 7–0.
The hearing and votes matter because the city—s proposed levy increase — limited by state statute to 2% year-over-year growth in levy dollars — will raise the dollar amount the city collects even though the combined property tax rate remains about $1.46 per $100 of assessed value. City staff said the primary rate is decreasing slightly while the secondary rate (used to repay voter-approved debt) is rising, producing an overall increase in levy dollars driven by higher property valuations and the allowed 2% levy adjustment.
Finance staff member Renee presented the budget and levy information, saying the proposed fiscal…
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