Overview
- The measure passed 6–2 after council trimmed an initial 30% proposal, lifting the millage from 8.06 to 9.67.
- City estimates show the change would add about $164 a year to a $100,000 home’s bill and raise roughly $28 million.
- Members said the increase was needed to stabilize finances and maintain services strained by an almost $20 million gap.
- The budget directs $10 million for vehicle replacements, $6.5 million for utilities, and $8 million for fire and EMS overtime.
- Adjustments also cut the Stop the Violence allocation with carryover covering 2026, target police overtime savings, and fund the return of the mounted unit.