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Fremont Hills hears proposal to lower 2025 property tax levy; officials cite $236,348 estimate
Summary
City officials presented a proposed 2025 property tax levy of $0.5594 per $100 of assessed valuation—down from 0.5894—projecting $236,348 in revenue (a $13,863 increase vs. 2024). Officials said the levy is at the legal ceiling under the Hancock Amendment and flagged a data question about Liberty Electric valuations.
The City of Fremont Hills held a public hearing Aug. 21, 2025, to receive comments on a proposed 2025 property tax levy of $0.5594 per $100 of assessed valuation for general revenue, a reduction from the current levy of 0.5894. The hearing began at 5:45 p.m. at 3301 Winged Foot Drive and adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
According to the hearing record, the tax-levy worksheet included in the board packet shows an estimated revenue of $236,348 under the proposed rate—$13,863 (6.231%) more than the city collected in 2024. The minutes state the proposed rate "is the highest we can set the levy per the Hancock Amendment." The notice of the hearing was published in the Christian County Headliner seven days before the meeting, as required by state statute.
The record lists those in attendance, including Mayor Luke Davis; Alderpersons Matt Madura and Susan Wilson; City officials Dale Batson and Kay O'Neill (City Clerk Finance Officer); Deputy Scott Moore; and several residents who were named in the minutes. The minutes are signed by Randy West, President of the Board, and attested by Kay O'Neill.
A question arose during the hearing about a notable increase in railroad and utility valuations compared with last year. The minutes say city officials have been informed the change "is related to the miles of lines reported by Liberty Electric" and that the city is awaiting more detailed information from the company.
The public hearing record does not document a formal vote on the levy. The hearing adjourned at 5:53 p.m.; the minutes do not specify next procedural steps for formal adoption of the proposed rate.
