FY 2027 tax rate and budget
Summary
Property values are flat and sales tax is up about 7%, but the city faces roughly $13-14 million in future needs — water infrastructure, park surfaces, servers, and fire apparatus. Council will hold a budget workshop June 18 once insurance numbers arrive.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sales tax is pacing ~7% up, but new construction only adds ~$100,000 in taxable value; the proposed budget keeps the same tax rate.
Taxpayers benefit from flat appraisals, but the city needs long-range planning to cover looming costs.
City services and staff positions feel the squeeze from the tighter budget.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 13, 2026
Keeping the rate at .7358 means the average homeowner pays about a dollar more a year, but the city collects roughly $9,000 less while costs keep rising — so the budget tightens, with a frozen position and equipment sale to balance it. A public hearing comes September 24.
City Council - May 14, 2026
Property values are flat and sales tax is up about 7%, but the city faces roughly $13-14 million in future needs — water infrastructure, park surfaces, servers, and fire apparatus. Council will hold a budget workshop June 18 once insurance numbers arrive.
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