Summary
The city is keeping the property tax rate flat at $0.63 per $100 — 26 straight years without an increase — while cutting $800,000 from the general fund, freezing hiring, trimming raises to 1-2%, and saving up for a $126 million wastewater plant expansion. Formal adoption is set for September 1.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
No property tax increase, but residents face smaller city raises and possible utility rate discussion in September.
Taxpayers keep a flat rate; the whole city benefits from long-term wastewater planning.
City employees get smaller raises and may absorb health insurance increases; some services see reduced funding.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
The council adopted a flat $0.63 tax rate with a quarter-cent cut from the original proposal, saving the median homeowner a few dollars a year but costing the city about $190,000. The budget passed with cuts already baked in from declining home values, and two council members argued the money would be better spent on streets and sidewalks.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
The city is keeping the property tax rate flat at $0.63 per $100 — 26 straight years without an increase — while cutting $800,000 from the general fund, freezing hiring, trimming raises to 1-2%, and saving up for a $126 million wastewater plant expansion. Formal adoption is set for September 1.
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