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Grundy Center council opens public hearing on proposed $16.64063 property-tax levy
Summary
The Grundy Center City Council on March 30 opened a public hearing on a proposed FY2027 property tax levy of $16.64063 per $1,000 assessed valuation; City Clerk Kristy Sawyer said higher insurance costs, a proposed 3% wage increase and rising debt service are driving the request. No public comments were made.
The Grundy Center City Council opened a public hearing at 5:31 p.m. Monday on a proposed fiscal-year 2027 property tax levy of $16.64063 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
City Clerk Kristy Sawyer said the recommended levy increase responds to higher property, liability and self‑insurance premiums, a proposed 3% wage increase for city employees, and an increased debt service levy. "This levy is due to an increase in property, liability, and self-insurance premiums; proposed 3% wage increase for employees; and increased debt service levy," Sawyer explained to the council.
The hearing was opened on a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Mcdonald; the motion carried on four ayes with Councilmembers Smith, Stensland, Mcdonald and Lamp voting in favor and Kuester absent. After hearing Sawyer's explanation, the council heard no public comments and moved to close the hearing. Stensland moved and Lamp seconded to close the public hearing at 5:36 p.m.; that motion carried on four ayes.
No formal action to adopt the levy was recorded in the minutes of the special session. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. on a motion by Smith, seconded by Mcdonald, which carried on four ayes.
Minutes were attested by City Clerk Kristy Sawyer and signed by Mayor Dr. Paul Eberline.
