City manager: protections agreed when district formed have changed

Aug 12, 2026

City Manager told the council four protections were proposed when the taxing district was created (limits on property-tax use, member assessments, small initial levy, city-manager involvement in budget). He said one key protection—the restriction on property-tax use—no longer exists.

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Council heard a detailed explanation of the compromises that accompanied the move from an interlocal agency to a taxing district and how those compromises were meant to protect member cities.

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