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Henderson City Council reviews $25M general fund and asks staff for tax-rate impact report
Summary
Council and staff reviewed a $25 million General Fund budget, highlighted revenue growth after last year’s tax adjustment, and requested a tax-rate impact report showing how different rates would affect home values and revenue. Departments flagged equipment, staffing, and downtown priorities.
HENDERSON, N.C. — At a May 23 budget work session, the Henderson City Council reviewed the proposed $25,000,000 General Fund and asked staff to produce a tax-rate impact report showing revenue at different millage levels.
Finance Director Joey Fuqua told council members the General Fund covers 24 departments and that non-departmental funds are reserved for contingencies, retiree insurance for those over 65, economic development incentives and technology contingencies. Fuqua noted the city took an “aggressive approach” last year by raising the property tax rate from $0.712 to $0.75 and increasing sanitation fees;…
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