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Council approves tax abatement for infill project and joins State Auditor performance program
Summary
Council approved a tax abatement for a proposed infill structure estimated at $269,000 and adopted a resolution to participate in the State Auditor’s voluntary 2026 performance measurement program, which offers $0.14 per capita reimbursement up to $20,000.
During the public hearing on a tax abatement application, staff described the project as an infill lot in the Oak Ridge addition with an estimated structure value of $269,000 and confirmed the submission conforms with city policy. No members of the public offered comment. Council moved to approve the abatement and the roll-call vote recorded council members as voting affirmatively.
Separately, staff (Emily) presented the State Auditor’s voluntary 2026 performance measurement program, noting the city has participated since 2013 and that the program uses a 10-measure standard with reimbursements of $0.14 per capita capped at $20,000. Council voted to adopt the resolution to participate.
Both items passed by roll call as presented.
Next steps: staff will process the approved tax abatement according to city code and proceed with submission and data collection for the performance program as required by the state auditor.
