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Council previews a small property tax increase to fund a part-time city planner; public hearing set for Aug. 19
Summary
Councilmember Denise Lindsay outlined a proposed ad valorem tax increase of about $4,060 (roughly 1.12%) to fund a part-time contracted city planner; a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 19, 2026.
Councilmember Denise Lindsay read the Wellsville proposed property tax impact schedule and explained that the tentative budget includes a proposed increase that exceeds the certified tax rate, producing approximately $4,060 in additional ad valorem revenue (about a 1.12% increase) based on 2025 values. The stated purpose of the increase is to fund a part-time contracted city planner for planning and zoning.
Staff provided estimated dollar impacts for average residential and commercial market values under 2025 data and clarified that the tax-change public hearing will be held on Aug. 19, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. at 75 East Main, Wellsville. Council emphasized that the tonight’s presentation was informational and that formal noticing under the Open and Public Meetings Act will precede the hearing.
