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How the proposed Park County roads levy would work: dollars vs. mills
Summary
Staff told commissioners the ballot would authorize a fixed $600,000 per year for road materials; the number of mills needed to raise that amount would change each year as valuations change. Staff estimated one mill equals $67,026 for county-only levies this year.
At the Aug. 9 Park County Commission meeting staff explained that the proposed ballot measure is a "voted dollar effort" that would authorize the county to collect $600,000 annually for road materials for up to 10 years. Commissioners asked for and received clarification on how that fixed dollar figure translates into mills.
Erica, speaking for county staff, said the most recent staff estimate for the base levy in fiscal year 2025 is 9.78 mills and that figure would raise roughly $655,516. She said a single mill is currently worth about $67,026 for county-only levies; dividing the $600,000 request by that mill value yields approximately 8.95 mills. Erica emphasized that the dollar amount is fixed by voter authorization but the mill rate would go up and down each year as property valuations change.
The commission discussed options and retained discretion: members noted the commission could choose to levy less than the full dollar authorization or, if an alternative revenue source were found, could choose not to impose the levy. The meeting record does not include a roll-call vote with named tallies on the record; the chair declared the motion to place the measure on the ballot passed after verbal ayes.
