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Council weighs 2026 levy scenarios, reserves and planned Simplot land purchase
Summary
Staff presented levy scenarios (6%, 10%, 12%), reserve estimates, and an estimated $1.547 million Simplot property acquisition; council discussed trimming planned expenses and confirmed the Dec. 2 truth‑in‑taxation hearing and a possible Dec. 16 final budget vote.
East Grand Forks — City staff presented updated budget briefs and levy options Tuesday, showing a range of possible outcomes for 2026 and flagging a multistep schedule for final action.
“...as we stand today, this is kind of our best snapshot of what the budget looks like,” Reed Hutton told the council as staff walked through revised revenue and expense projections.
Staff said a 6% levy would increase the city’s property tax levy by $428,278 but still leave a shortfall of about $577,821 in…
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