Richfield City Council Special Meeting — Truth in Taxation Public Hearing on 2026 Levy, 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget, and 2026 Utility Rates
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Meeting held November 25, 2025. Council received a presentation on the 2026 proposed budget and levy (proposed overall levy increase 6.16%), staffing and capital priorities, and proposed 2026 utility rates. Six residents testified expressing concerns about rising property taxes, affordability for retirees, individual tax increases, and the proposed $700 short-term rental licensing fee. Council closed the public hearing (5-0) and scheduled final action on the levy, budget, and utility rates for the December 9, 2025 regular meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. (5-0).
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- Held Truth in Taxation public hearing for the 2026 property tax levy, 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget, and proposed 2026 utility rates.
- Closed the public hearing (motion passed 5-0).
- Scheduled final action on the 2026 property tax levy, the 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget, and the proposed 2026 utility rates for the December 9, 2025 regular City Council meeting (motion passed 5-0).
- Adjourned the special meeting at 7:20 p.m. (motion passed 5-0).
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