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Council hears options to change county tax‑collection arrangements; staff flags potential $30,000 impact

Lock Haven City Council · October 8, 2024
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Summary

Council discussed the county Tax Collection Committee’s weighted‑vote system and subcontractor arrangements, including that Keystone Central School District currently retains 5% of collections while charging itself 2.5%, and staff said switching contractors could free roughly $30,000 annually for the city.

City staff and councilors spent substantial time on Oct. 7 discussing the county Tax Collection Committee (TCC), the district‑level subcontractor arrangement and the TCC’s weighted‑vote system.

Staff explained that state law sets up the weighted voting allocation described in the materials provided to council and that the Keystone Central School District currently serves as a…

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