posted on 3/23/2026

At its Wednesday, March 25 meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution that would revise property tax exemptions and qualifying criteria for the elderly, blind, deaf and disabled.

The exemption and criteria levels would be increased consistent with changes and market values and the Consumer Price Index, according to the resolution, and be in effect for April 1, 2026. They were last revised for fiscal year 2025. Those seeking property exemptions must file their applications with the Tax Assessment Office by April 15 to be effective for fall property tax bill.

The City Council will also hold a public hearing on a resolution to reprogram unexpended appropriations from the Garrison Hill Park project to the Nebi Park and Pavilion, and on a resolution to reprogram unexpended bond proceeds from the Fifth and Grove Reconstruction Project to the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project. 

The City Council will receive a presentation on the fiscal year 2025 audit and annual comprehensive financial report, which will occur during the City Manager’s Report.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Setting property tax exemptions, FY25 audit and financial report on Council agenda

posted on 3/23/2026

At its Wednesday, March 25 meeting, the City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution that would revise property tax exemptions and qualifying criteria for the elderly, blind, deaf and disabled.

The exemption and criteria levels would be increased consistent with changes and market values and the Consumer Price Index, according to the resolution, and be in effect for April 1, 2026. They were last revised for fiscal year 2025. Those seeking property exemptions must file their applications with the Tax Assessment Office by April 15 to be effective for fall property tax bill.

The City Council will also hold a public hearing on a resolution to reprogram unexpended appropriations from the Garrison Hill Park project to the Nebi Park and Pavilion, and on a resolution to reprogram unexpended bond proceeds from the Fifth and Grove Reconstruction Project to the Downtown Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project. 

The City Council will receive a presentation on the fiscal year 2025 audit and annual comprehensive financial report, which will occur during the City Manager’s Report.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.