Discuss and consider action to approve a resolution setting forth the Ad Valorem (Property) tax rate to be considered for adoption for the 2026 tax year; said rate proposed to be $0.5436 per $100 of taxable assessed value; and calling a public hearing prior to the adoption of the tax rate and the fiscal year 2027 budget.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Weiss opened the item. Ms. Waldron stated the resolution is to approve a maximum rate and answered questions about impact stating it is $54 less than last year. Mr. Rogers moved to approve the no new revenue rate. Ms. Waldron stated the impact of that rate is a one million dollar decrease to the general fund. Mr. Rogers withdrew the motion. Mr. Metayer moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Holiday seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).