5. Adopt Order Setting Tax Rate and Levying Tax for 2025. The Board reviewed the Order Setting Tax Rate and Levying Tax for 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Director Higgins discussed lowering the tax rate by a half penny to $0.845. He stated that historically, the Board has voted to decrease the tax rate. Discussion ensued regarding upcoming projects. Upon motion by Director Randall, seconded by Director Smith-Boards, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted by majority, with Director Higgins opposing, to adopt the Order Setting Tax Rate and Levying Tax for 2025, thereby levying a tax at a rate of $0.85 per $100 assessed valuation ($0.38 for debt service and $0.47 for operations and maintenance).

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.