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Milan council asks voters to decide public safety special assessment for fire department
Summary
The council directed the city attorney to draft a resolution to place a Public Safety Special Assessment for the Milan Area Fire Department on the November ballot, with an Aug. 11 deadline for materials; council members said they prefer a voter decision over establishing a district without a vote.
Mayor Ed Kolar told the council that the Milan Area Fire Department needs additional operating funds and outlined options for raising revenue, including a Public Safety Special Assessment District on the November ballot or establishing a district without voter approval. Council members expressed unanimous support for submitting the proposal to voters and asked City Attorney Steve Mann to begin drafting a ballot resolution.
"Direction will be given to City Attorney Mann to begin drafting a resolution for the November ballot, with an August 11, 2026 deadline," the minutes record. Council did not adopt a dollar amount or final millage rate at the meeting; those details will be part of the resolution drafting and any future council discussions. The minutes do not record a formal vote tally for placing the proposal on the ballot, but they state council consensus in favor of a public vote.
Next steps outlined in the minutes: city staff were directed to prepare the legal language and materials needed for an Aug. 11 deadline so the question can appear on the November ballot; the council will review any proposed language, cost estimates, and implementation details before final approval. The minutes do not specify the proposed assessment amount, service area boundaries, or the exact ballot language.
