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Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-72, on the first of two readings, setting the tax rate for the 2020 Tax Year at 59.30 cents on each $100 of taxable value of real property that is not exempt from taxation; levying taxes for the use and support of the Municipal Government of the City for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021; providing a sinking fund for the retirement of the bonded debt of the city; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 1, 2020
Department: Melissa Neel, Assistant Director of Finance
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Prior Council Action: City Council adopted the budget policy on March 17 and has held budget workshops on May 26, June 30, and August 13.
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Background Information:
City Council held workshops on May 26, June 30 and August 13 to discuss the fiscal year 2021 budget and tax rate. State law requires that the City hold a public hearing before the adoption of the tax rate when the proposed tax rate is more than the no new revenue tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 59.30 cents per $100 valuation is higher...
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