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Macomb approves FY2025–26 levy estimates for township and city
Summary
Council adopted levy estimates for Macomb City Township ($360,515) and the City of Macomb ($3,200,500) for fiscal year 2025–26; the city administrator recommended taking the full 2.9% PTELL allowance and allocating substantial amounts to police and fire pensions.
The Macomb governing body voted to adopt tax‑levy estimates for the township and the city for fiscal year 2025–26, a key annual step in municipal budget planning.
For Macomb City Township, the record shows an estimated levy of $360,515; the city attorney said the previous year's levy was $315,356 and that the increase fell below the Truth in Taxation threshold that would trigger a public hearing. The council adopted the township resolution on roll call.
City Administrator Scott presented the city levy estimate and urged the council to take the 2.9% increase permitted under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL). Scott said the proposed allocations include $930,000 for the police pension and about $1,658,000 for the fire pension, plus other line items; he said the estimated total levy amount is $3,200,500. The city attorney again read the Truth in Taxation language into the record. The council adopted the city levy resolution by roll call.
Scott explained that the increase reflects pension costs, slight EAV growth from new building activity and enterprise‑zone expirations, and a modest rise in IMRF rates. He estimated the tax-rate change would raise property‑tax bills modestly (he gave an example: about $31 more annually on a $150,000 home, as presented). The council’s vote was recorded on the official roll call and the motions carried.
The adopted resolutions set levy estimates; final collections and rates will depend on assessed values and county tax‑extension calculations.
