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Dayton council sets preliminary levy after heated debate over fire staffing; vote 3‑2
Summary
After extended debate about funding and pension mechanics for the fire department, Dayton City Council set a preliminary tax levy and rate as a ceiling for budget planning. The measure passed 3‑2; councilors also agreed staff will continue work sessions on staffing and pension implications.
Dayton City Council on Sept. 10 adopted a preliminary tax levy ceiling following a lengthy discussion over fire‑department staffing, pension handling and state aid, approving the measure on a 3‑2 vote.
Finance staff told the council the preliminary package shows a 16.63% increase in the levy ceiling (used as a legal maximum) with staff presenting a recommended tax rate of about 35.53 (the presentation also referenced 35.64 before correction). Staff said the levy number includes roughly $380,000 for capital equipment (about $180,000 set aside toward…
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