Council Advances Tax Levy Renewal
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Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring the need to renew a tax levy for current city expenses and requesting certification of the revenue it could generate. The meeting also approved a 2026 street-striping agreement, three F-150 purchases, participation in a national opioid settlement, and an EMT clinical-training agreement.
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What this means
The tax levy action begins the process of determining the city’s current property valuation and the revenue a renewed levy could produce; the minutes do not state a tax rate or dollar amount. Council also authorized spending and agreements affecting street maintenance, service vehicles, police training materials, fire-department clinical training, and opioid-settlement participation. All listed votes were unanimous, with seven council members voting yes.
Key decisions
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- Adopted Resolution 2026-51 declaring the necessity of renewing a tax levy for current city expenses and requesting revenue certification.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-49 authorizing a 2026 street-striping agreement with American Roadway Logistics.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-53 authorizing the purchase of three F-150 pickup trucks from Ganley Ford Norton.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-48 authorizing participation in a national opioid settlement involving six remnant defendants.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-54 authorizing an agreement for EMT student clinical experience with the Fire Department.
- Adopted Ordinance 05-2026 establishing benefits and employment terms for non-elected, non-bargaining full-time employees and repealing Ordinance 63-2021.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-50 authorizing payment for law-enforcement procedures, manuals, and training bulletins.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-52 authorizing payment of claims for professional and other services.
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