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The City Council advanced three revenue increases tied to 2026 budget needs, including a 0.25% local sales tax increase, a higher natural gas use tax, and a 3% property tax levy increase, while also approving a $48,449.60 repair contract for Well #12.
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The council took the first step toward raising taxes and utility charges to help pay for major facility projects, including improvements at the police station and replacement of Fire Station 39. If adopted, the local sales tax would rise from 1% to 1.25% starting July 1, 2026, and the natural gas use tax would increase from 3 cents to 5 cents per therm; staff said the gas tax change would add about $1.80 a month for an average household. The council also approved repairs for Well #12 and accepted a watermain easement related to redevelopment of the former Outback Steakhouse site on East Loop Road into a nursery school.
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