2027 Budget and 10.5-Mill Tax Levy
Summary
The 2027 draft budget totals $39.1 million with a proposed 10.5-mil combined property tax rate — the high end, with staff aiming to lower it before December adoption. About half of general fund spending goes to emergency services, and the budget funds five new firefighters via a SAFER grant, park improvements, police equipment, and a $5,200 library contribution bump.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total global budget of $39,105,704; general fund runs about $1.7 million underfunded before fund balance use.
Residents gain stronger fire coverage, park upgrades, and continued services; homeowners will see the tax rate on next year's bill.
Property taxpayers bear the proposed millage increase, though officials expect the final number to come down.
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