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Milan council directs attorney to draft November ballot measure for public safety special assessment
Summary
The council unanimously supported asking voters in November to approve a Public Safety Special Assessment to boost operating funds for the Milan Area Fire Department and directed the city attorney to draft a resolution by Aug. 11, 2026.
The Milan City Council on July 21 directed City Attorney Steve Mann to draft a resolution to place a Public Safety Special Assessment District proposal on the November ballot to provide additional operating funds for the Milan Area Fire Department. Mayor Ed Kolar outlined shortfalls in department operating funding and presented options including a voter-approved assessment or establishing the district administratively.
Councilmembers expressed unanimous support for asking voters to decide. The council set an internal deadline for the resolution to be ready on Aug. 11, 2026, and tasked the city attorney with preparing the necessary ballot language and legal steps. No specific millage rate or dollar amount for the assessment was recorded in the meeting transcript.
The decision follows council discussion of city financing and upcoming budget considerations. Administrator Jim Lancaster had previously noted the city levies 15 mills in total, with 1 mill dedicated to roads and the remaining 14 mills dedicated to operating expenses, context council members cited while considering options for fire department funding.
