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Manhattan adopts 2026 budget, approves property-tax rate above revenue-neutral level
Summary
After hours of public comment about affordability and city priorities, the Manhattan City Commission approved a 2026 budget and 2026–2030 CIP and adopted a property-tax rate exceeding the revenue-neutral rate; the budget passed 4–1 and staff said the increase funds COLA, debt adjustments and maintenance.
The Manhattan City Commission on Sept. 16 adopted the city’s 2026 budget and a five-year capital improvement program and approved levying a property-tax rate that exceeds the revenue-neutral rate. The budget and CIP passed on separate roll calls; the budget ordinance and CIP resolution passed 4–1, with Commissioner Mota dissenting.
City finance and management staff told the commission the proposed 1.35-mill net levy increase includes a 1.088-mill adjustment tied to the RCPD fund to account for anticipated delinquencies, plus 0.216 mills to support a 2.4% cost-of-living adjustment for most city employees. Staff said the city projects…
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