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Cleveland sets Aug. 19 public hearing for proposed 2026 tax rate; budget workshop outlines utility increases, fund balances and personnel changes
Summary
Council approved Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. as the public hearing for the fiscal 2026 proposed tax rate and heard a staff budget workshop that discussed an excess I&S balance (~$700,000), a possible drop in the proposed rate (77¢ shown; attorney advised 76¢), a proposed 10% utility increase and other departmental budget items.
The Cleveland City Council on Aug. 12 approved a public hearing date of Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. for the proposed fiscal 2026 tax rate, clearing a procedural step while staff continues to refine rate calculations. The motion to set the hearing was made by Mr. Buckley, seconded by Mr. Ward, and passed 3–0.
Finance Director Pamela Harrison reviewed the tax levy and how the rate splits between I&S (debt service) and M&O (maintenance and operations). She told council the levy figures in the packet ranged near $6.1–$6.2 million and that the city has accumulated excess debt (I&S) collections of about $700,000 that — if certified…
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