Pennock council proposes 3% levy increase, schedules Dec. 3 final-levy hearing

The Pennock City Council reviewed the preliminary 2025 budget and a proposed levy increase at its Sept. 3 meeting. The proposed levy would rise 3% from $158,150.00 to $163,000.00; the council set a final-levy hearing for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pennock Community Center.

The preliminary budget figures and the specific levy amounts were presented to the council; the meeting record does not identify a single presenter by name. Council member Bruce Bastin moved to adjust the budget items proposed by Mayor Kevin Crowley; Council member Kerry Gross seconded the motion, and the council approved it.

Under the timeline of statutory hearing procedures discussed at the meeting, the council noted the budget may be decreased but not increased at the Dec. 3 final-levy hearing. The council did not adopt the final levy at this meeting; the record shows the matter will return for final action at the scheduled hearing.

Clarifying details: the proposed levy change is from $158,150.00 to $163,000.00 (a 3% increase). The final-levy hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pennock Community Center. The meeting minutes do not specify additional line-item changes or the total city budget amount.