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Council adopts city tax levy ordinance; library sets its own levy
Summary
Effingham City Council adopted Ordinance 83-20-25 setting the municipal tax levy, noting an estimated EAV and a city reduction tied to a 1% sales tax policy; the library board separately approved a $1,223,858 levy.
The Effingham City Council adopted Ordinance 83-20-25 to set the city's tax levy for the coming year.
Staff explained that the county had not yet provided a final estimated equalized assessed value (EAV), so the city used a 10% estimate for planning. The council reiterated its earlier policy tied to a 1% sales tax and described the city's levy as reduced compared with prior years; the library board approved its levy at $1,223,858, a 2.8% increase noted by staff.
Council members discussed whether the city has authority to modify the library levy; several said the council has no authority over the library board's decision. Commissioner Niebuhrke moved to adopt the ordinance; Commissioner Mohler seconded. Roll call recorded 'Yay' votes in the transcript and the ordinance was adopted.
Staff said pension amounts and related commitments were included in the levy worksheet; no further changes were made at the meeting.
