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Village Council Special Meeting: Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase

Original title: · Announce the percentage (increase 5.42% over) the rolled-back rate (5.9687 mills) necessary to fund the budget · Announce Proposed Millage Rate is 6.2920 · Summary of Budget · Citizen Comments

Record date · September 20, 2018

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What This Bill Does

The Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed property tax rate increase. The agenda includes a summary of the budget and an opportunity for public comment.

Why it matters

The proposed of 6.2920 represents a 5.42% increase over the , which directly impacts the amount of property tax residents will pay to fund the village budget.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners

Property owners are subject to the proposed millage rate, which determines their annual property tax obligations.

Directly affected

Village residents

Residents are affected by the budget allocations and the resulting tax rates required to fund village services.

Key Facts

The proposed millage rate for the village is 6.2920.
The proposed rate is a 5.42% increase over the rolled-back rate of 5.9687 mills.
The meeting includes a summary of the budget.
The meeting includes a period for citizen comments.

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The meeting is a Special Council Meeting of the Village Council.
The file identifier for this agenda item is 18-198.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a millage rate?

A is the tax rate used to calculate property taxes; one mill is equal to $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

What is the 'rolled-back rate'?

The is the tax rate that would generate the same amount of property tax revenue as the previous year, excluding new construction.

Can I speak at this meeting?

Yes, the agenda includes a specific time for citizen comments.

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Tax Rate Adjustment

The village is explicitly moving to increase the tax rate above the revenue-neutral rolled-back rate.

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OrganizationVillage Council“The governing body responsible for setting the millage rate and budget.”Map →

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