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District 211 administration recommends 2024 tax levy increase, board debates alternatives
Summary
District 211 administrators recommended a 2024 levy using the PTEL cap (3.4%) plus new property growth and partial look‑back funds to shore up declining reserves. Board members pressed for alternative scenarios and questioned the impact on taxpayers and programs.
District 211 administrators presented a recommendation for the 2024 tax levy that relies on the Property Tax Extension Limitation (PTEL) cap and limited use of look‑back funds to stabilize the district’s long‑term finances.
"The levy amount recommendation is 3.4% plus new property growth," Lauren Hummel, chief operating officer, told the board during a detailed presentation of levy mechanics, recapture and look‑back provisions, and long‑range financial projections. Staff described four scenarios ranging from a base PTEL levy to a maximum one‑year recapture of previously abated funds; the recommended approach spreads some look‑back levies to smooth taxpayer impacts.
Administrators told trustees the recommendation includes abating 100% of the recapture levy again this year and…
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