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Kingsport board adopts FY26 property tax rate and approves budget adjustments; many resolutions pass
Summary
The board adopted the FY26 property tax rate 6–1 and approved multiple budget‑adjustment ordinances and resolutions, including ARP‑funded stormwater work and several municipal contracts; board approved consent agenda and many resolutions by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
The City of Kingsport held second readings and final votes on key fiscal items and a series of resolutions. The board adopted the property tax rate for fiscal 2026 after a roll‑call vote that was 6–1. Alderman Baker recorded the lone no vote; the remaining members voted aye.
The board also approved a suite of budget‑adjustment ordinances and resolutions. A budget‑adjustment ordinance for several fiscal‑year 2025 funds (general project, water, sewer, solid‑waste and related project funds) passed on first reading and was later approved on second and final reading by a 7–0 vote.
Council approved an ARP‑funded amendment to CDM Smith for phase‑2 of a stormwater master plan and cost‑of‑service analysis (about $126,000)…
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