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Avondale Estates commissioners weigh a 19.81% digest increase, set millage hearing dates and discuss Centennial plans
Summary
In a work session following the June 10 regular meeting, commissioners reviewed a preliminary tax digest showing a 19.81% increase driven by reassessments and growth, set public hearings on millage, and discussed Centennial event funding and community project stipends.
During a June 10 work session, Avondale Estates commissioners discussed the preliminary 2026 tax digest and a draft calendar for millage hearings while staff outlined Centennial event plans for 2026–2028.
Staff and commissioners noted the digest shows a 19.81% overall increase, with the presenter citing roughly a 50% reassessment contribution and 47% from growth. Commissioners requested more detailed breakdowns showing where reassessment and growth originated and asked staff to return with year-to-date budget positions and potential internal savings before the public hearings scheduled for June 23 (first hearing) and June 30 (final hearing).
Public commenters urged the board to consider dedicating any revenue gains beyond operating needs to the capital projects fund, citing street and pothole needs. Resident Stacy Barrett cited a five-year comparison showing a 46% increase in taxes levied since 2023 and asked that the board be deliberate about directing growth revenues toward capital investments.
Separately, the board reviewed Centennial planning: a proposed street-festival kickoff, a gala, community project stipends (at $2,000 each for selected community events) and sponsorship tiers. Commissioners discussed marketing budgets, photography and the mix of city-funded flagship events versus community-sponsored activities; staff said the board will vote on related budget items in a coming meeting.
Next steps: staff will provide more detailed digest breakdowns and budget position updates ahead of the hearings and circulate Centennial budget details for board review.
