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Board adopts PPTRA rate, schedules budget hearing and OKs small infrastructure contracts

Smyth County Board of Supervisors · August 29, 2025
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Summary

Supervisors set the PPTRA relief rate at 38%, scheduled a public hearing on Budget Amendment No. 1, approved a FEMA-reimbursable sewer repair contract for $21,004.50, authorized an NRCS EWP MOU and confirmed an appointment to the WCC board.

The Smyth County Board of Supervisors took several routine but consequential votes during the meeting.

Tax relief: The board adopted the Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) percentage at 38% for the coming billing cycle, following the Commissioner of Revenue's recommendation. Staff said the percentage can change year to year depending on assessed values.

Budget:…

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