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The City Commission agreed to keep four proposed public safety items in the budget and supported the proposed utility rates. Staff said reducing the proposed millage to the rollback rate would require about $4 million in cuts, while returning to the prior rate would require about $2.4 million.
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The workshop focused on the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, the property tax rate, and utility charges. Commissioners supported funding police wage increases, anticipated labor agreements, vehicle replacements, and City Hall security. They also agreed to proposed utility rates; staff estimated the increase would add about $1.24 to $2.48 per month for a household using 3,000 to 4,000 gallons. The excerpts do not show final adoption of the budget or millage rate.
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