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Ozawkie council approves resolution to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

City Council of Ozawkie, Kansas · September 9, 2024
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Summary

After a public hearing, the Ozawkie City Council adopted Resolution 24-3 to exceed the county Revenue Neutral Rate, raising the city's rate from 22.621 to 24.1; the council recorded unanimous approval. Mayor Loren Lutes said the increase would raise taxes by about $16 per year for a $100,000 home.

The Ozawkie City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 9, 2024 to adopt Resolution 24-3, which authorizes the city to exceed the county Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR). Mayor Loren Lutes said, "The RNR is 22.621 and we have the intention of exceeding that to 24.1." City Clerk Mazi Barnes recorded a roll call with all present members voting yes.

The resolution followed a public hearing in which resident Don Lassiter asked how the mill increase would affect homeowners. Mayor Lutes responded that the change "would raise taxes roughly $16 a year per $100,000." The council made the decision after the hearing and placed the formal adoption on the regular agenda. The resolution was moved by Councilmember Kevin Klenklen and seconded by Councilmember Laci Heller.

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