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Central Mason Fire levy-lid-lift could cost Shelton about $360,700 in first year, city manager says
Summary
City Manager Mark told the council Central Mason Fire's proposed levy lid lift (from about $1.195 to $1.48 per $1,000 assessed value) would increase Shelton's payment under the interlocal agreement by an estimated $360,729.73 in 2027; councilors discussed options including a city levy lid lift, TBD or sales-tax measures and annexation strategies.
City Manager Mark updated the Shelton City Council on March 24 about a Central Mason Fire board decision to pursue a levy lid lift on the August ballot to address the district's funding shortfall. Mark said Central Mason plans to increase its levy rate from approximately $1.195 to $1.48 per $1,000 of assessed value, with a 4% annual increase for several years thereafter under the district's proposal.
Mark told councilors the city's share under the existing interlocal agreement — which has the city pay the…
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