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Council did not adopt a 2027 property-tax levy target: proposals for no increase, a 2% increase, tabling the discussion, and a 0.5% reduction all failed. Officials also discussed an estimated gap of nearly $2.3 million across two categories and a $250,000 water and sewer gap-closing item.
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The City Manager will continue developing the 2027 budget without a final council direction on the tax levy. Council discussed reducing or freezing vacancies, finding new revenue, protecting reserve targets, and reviewing efficiency in administrative positions. The meeting also highlighted a continuing structural deficit and concerns about maintaining services while managing future costs.
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