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New Prague’s proposed 2025 levy would rise about 10% over 2024; council hears residents’ concerns
Summary
City staff presented a revised proposed levy of $5,313,583 (10.13% over 2024) with an estimated average residential tax impact of 9.47% using Scott County valuations; residents testified about larger individual property increases and asked for county valuation detail; council did not vote on final levy and left formal approval for a later meeting.
City staff presented the City of New Prague’s Truth in Taxation figures for the proposed 2025 budget and levy, outlining department-level increases, grants received in 2024, and the projected tax impact on homeowners.
Josh (city staff) told the council that the preliminary “not-to-exceed” levy set in September was $5,451,715; after adjustments the revised proposed levy before the council that evening is $5,313,583, a 10.13% increase over 2024. Using Scott County data, staff estimated the…
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