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Hogansville staff recommend keeping millage rate unchanged after growth boosts revenue
Summary
City staff told the council the millage rate has been unchanged for 23 years and recommended holding it steady while using roughly $100,000 in added residential tax revenue last year for public safety and public works rather than raising the rate.
City staff recommended the city keep its millage rate unchanged as required reporting to the county proceeds, saying state law requires an anticipated rate be submitted and noting the city has not adjusted its millage in 23 years. City Manager Lisa Kelly told the council that House Bill 92 requires local governments to provide an anticipated millage rate to the county to enable accurate assessment notices.
Staff reported approximately $100,000 in increased property-tax revenue last year linked to residential growth from new construction, additions and remodels; staff said that additional revenue is being used for public safety and public works needs, including street and sidewalk maintenance and payroll. The council discussed the Local Option Sales Tax and agreed it is budgeted conservatively and not a primary revenue driver. Mayor Jake Ayers and staff recommended using growth-related revenue as supplemental funding and keeping the millage rate constant so as not to increase the tax burden on residents. The matter is scheduled for action at the regular council meeting later the same evening.
