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The budget that accompanies the service program maintains this focus and recognition that growth must
produce value and quality.
Public Input
City Staff began informing and updating council members and the public on the budget development
process during regular City Council open meetings beginning in June 2024. A public hearing took place
on September 9, 2024, on the FY 2024-2025 budget and the tax rate, as well as the reauthorization of
building permit fees. Prior to the hearing, a balanced budget addressing the annual service program
priorities, staffing, equipment needs, and proposed infrastructure improvements for the upcoming fiscal
year was presented in detail at the August 12, 2024, regular City Council meeting. A few citizens
expressed their opposition to the inclusion of a specific staff position; however, the position remained in
the budget.
City Council’s level of involvement during the entire budget process resulted in further reduction to the
property tax rate and an increase to the homestead exemption. On September 09, 2024, City Council
voted unanimously 6-0 (one council member was absent) to adopt the tax rate. Separately, the City
Council voted to approve the budget as presented by the City Manager, also by a unanimous vote of 6-0.
Click on the link below to view the FY25 Budget Presentation to City Council on September 09, 2024.
FY25-Budget-2nd-Public-Hearing-9-9-24
2024-2025 Budget Highlights
• City Council voted to decrease the tax rate from $0.659293 to $0.645000 per $100 of valuation.
• City Council increased the Homestead Exemption by 2%, bringing the total exemption to 16%.
• The City will provide employees with a cost-of-living adjustment of 3%.
• The City will add 25 new full-time equivalent positions city-wide.
• The City allocated $5.8M for operating equipment.
• Increased funding for the Street Maintenance program and over $74M to address infrastructure needs.
• The budget provides for a Community Activation Grant for local businesses.
• The City improved the General Fund balance to over $34,000,000.
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