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Spring Heights council leans against a property tax increase as budget work continues
Summary
Council members discussed the draft 2026 budget, fund balances, and a recommendation from staff not to pursue a Truth in Taxation; members asked for clearer fund-balance details ahead of the May tentative budget hearing.
Spring Heights City Council members discussed the draft fiscal 2026 budget on April 21, with staff recommending the council not pursue a Truth in Taxation that would raise property taxes.
The council examined updated 2025 actuals and early 2026 projections presented by staff member Darren, who said he reduced a projected shortfall from about $160,000 to roughly $125,000 by adjusting several line items. Darren recommended using available fund balances to cover the shortfall rather than raising tax rates this year.
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