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CriticalTaxes Budget
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Millage Rate
The city faced a tight budget due to rising employee costs and flat revenues, leading the council to adopt a tentative millage rate of 6.9473 to maintain essential services and modest contingency funds.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jul 29, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget
State Property Tax Constitutional Amendment Impact
Finance staff briefed council on potential state legislation eliminating homestead property taxes and business tax receipts, warning of severe budget shortfalls.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Jun 9, 2026