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Stewartville Council adopts 2025 budget and tax levy, approves fire and public-works purchases
Summary
The Stewartville City Council unanimously approved the citys 2025 final budget and a 2024 tax levy collectible in 2025, authorized multiple equipment purchases for the fire department, and passed a series of administrative resolutions; development fee increases were deferred for further study.
The Stewartville City Council approved a package of budget, levy and capital items at its December meeting, adopting a $11,879,814 final budget for 2025 and certifying the 2024 tax levy collectible in 2025. Council voted to adopt the budget and levy after a short presentation from staff and finance; both motions passed by voice vote.
Council also approved several capital purchases and service agreements. The council authorized the replacement of Rescue 2 with a 2025 Hyman build, following the fire committees recommendation; staff said the acquisition will be funded through the fire department capital plan. The council approved a joint cooperative purchasing resolution and the procurement of Scott-brand SCBA units, with staff noting $299,758 in public-safety aid received in December 2023 is eligible to be applied toward that purchase.
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