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Council ratifies property-tax revenue increase tied to adopted FY2026 budget, 6–1
Summary
Council approved a resolution to ratify the property-tax revenue increase reflected in the adopted FY2026 budget, with council members emphasizing the bond-funded portion and operational needs for staffing.
The council approved a resolution to ratify the property-tax revenue increase reflected in the FY2026 budget by a 6–1 vote on Sept. 17. Councilmember Shoop moved the resolution and Councilmember Bowers seconded.
Mayor explained that about 3 cents of the rate is tied to voter-approved bond projects (public-safety facility, animal shelter and Hereford Park improvements) and that the non-voter-approved portion is approximately 0.75 of a cent to support day-to-day operations and personnel. The mayor repeated the dollar allocations cited during the budget discussion, including nearly $500,000 for firefighter raises, roughly $170,000 for police raises and several new staff positions.
The council carried the resolution by recorded voice vote; the transcript records one council member voting in opposition. The mayor framed the votes as a step toward stability and honoring past voter commitments.
