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Senior tax credit could cut $139,671 from Raymore revenue; staff warns of debt-service and bond risks

Raymore City Council · October 21, 2025
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Summary

City staff told the Raymore City Council work session on Oct. 20 that Cass County's updated estimate of the senior property tax credit would reduce Raymore's revenue by $139,670.58, with $94,388 of that affecting the debt service fund.

City staff briefed the council at the Oct. 20 work session on the projected local impact of a proposed senior property tax credit, reporting a $139,670.58 reduction in Raymore's revenue based on updated numbers from the Cass County collector.

Staff said the county's figure breaks down to a projected reduction in the general fund of $43,563, a park fund reduction of $11,718 and a debt service fund reduction of $94,388. "The amount for Raymore is a $139,670.58," the presenter said at 00:28:20.

Officials warned the impact will accelerate over time and that the debt service fund is most…

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