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O'Fallon finance director introduces revised property tax levy ordinance after Board of Equalization adjustments
Summary
At a public hearing Aug. 28, O'Fallon's finance director presented a revised (dot‑1) property tax levy ordinance reflecting Board of Equalization changes; staff proposed a combined levy of 0.4218 for 2025 and introduced Bill 77-81 dot 1 for further consideration.
O'Fallon — City staff presented the first reading of the property tax levy ordinance for 2025 at a public hearing Aug. 28 and introduced a revised "dot‑1" version to reflect updated assessed values from the county Board of Equalization.
Finance staff explained the city uses two levies: a general-fund levy, which supports ongoing city services, and a debt-service levy for general‑obligation bonds (noted as covering the Justice Center and park-related debt). Staff said the calculation begins with the previous year's property totals and is adjusted under the Missouri State Auditor's method using a cost‑of‑living ceiling. After the Board of Equalization reappraisal work, staff said they must reduce the proposed rate in the ordinance package; for 2025 staff proposed a total levy of 0.4218 per $100 of assessed valuation (compared with 0.44 in 2024).
During the public hearing Arnie C., identifying himself as a city public advocate and council candidate, urged lower levies and criticized the cumulative tax burden on households. Arnie recommended lower per‑$100 rates and said he would consult with the state auditor's property-tax manager regarding the city's worksheet.
Council introduced Bill 77-81 dot 1 (the revised levy ordinance) for consideration and closed the public hearing; further council action will follow as the ordinance advances through readings and adoption procedures.
The council did not adopt a final levy at the Aug. 28 meeting; the dot‑1 version was introduced for formal consideration.
