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Pratt city and county set Neighborhood Revitalization Program changes, weigh sales tax and police relocation costs
Summary
At a joint City/County meeting May 4, city and county officials set a July 1, 2026 target for implementing Neighborhood Revitalization Program updates, scheduled a May 13 inter-taxing-entity meeting, discussed a revised Chamber agreement, considered sales-tax ballot options for 2027 revenue, and reviewed a Community Center remodel reducing projected costs to about $746,000–$900,000 with construction expected in late 2026.
City and county officials convened a joint meeting on May 4, 2026 to coordinate on several intergovernmental items, including updates to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), budget planning and a police-department relocation tied to a Community Center remodel.
Mayor Kyle Farmer said passage of enabling legislation allows updates to the NRP and the goal is to implement the updated program by July 1, 2026, when statutory changes take effect; a meeting for interested taxing entities was scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Pratt City Hall. Chase Galle said the current agreement with the Chamber of Commerce expires June 30, 2026 and will be revised to provide temporary administrative and bookkeeping support while longer-term planning continues; he added the Housing Incentive Program is on hold pending finalization of the NRP.
Officials from both city and county discussed preliminary 2027 budget planning. The city said it is considering placing either a one-half cent or one-cent sales tax proposal on the August ballot to reduce property taxes and lower the city mill levy, while both sides noted rising costs from unfunded mandates, equipment and infrastructure needs, and personnel expenses.
City officials also reported the Community Center remodel and Police Department relocation estimate was reduced to about $746,000–$900,000 (reduced from roughly $1.3–$1.6 million) after planning revisions. Construction was described as likely to begin in late summer or early fall 2026 with an estimated six- to seven-month timetable and occupancy around April 2027. The city said funds for dispatch-related employment costs have been budgeted for the current fiscal year and will continue to be included in future budgets.
