Property Tax Rate & Other Revenues

The City’s property tax rate should be comparable to similarly situated cities of similar size and should provide enough revenue to pay for all City services deemed necessary by the City Council. The City will also attempt to maintain a diversified and stable revenue system that will serve as a shelter from fluctuations in any one revenue source. In addition, fees and other service charges are reviewed annually to ensure their rate keeps pace with the cost of providing the service. Finally, the City has stated that it will use 60% of the Local Option Sales and Services Tax to abate the property tax rate.