HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 229-25 - Resolution - Establishing the 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2026 Budget Hearing
RESOLUTION
Establishing the 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and 2026 Budget Hearing.
WHEREAS, the City annually adopts an operating levy and annual budget for the coming
year in accordance with the City’s Home Rule Charter and Minnesota Statues; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 275.065, subd. 1, requires cities to certify a
maximum proposed levy and preliminary budget on or before September 30, 2025, and
to establish a public meeting date for the purpose of discussing said proposed levy and
budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester that:
1. The preliminary 2026 net tax levy to be certified to the Olmsted County
Auditor is $118,284,623, which is a 5.95% increase and is hereby established
as the maximum possible net tax levy for property taxes payable in 2026.
2. The recommended 2026 operating and capital budget amount of $663,901,470
has been reviewed and potential funding sources identified as well as priorities
and programs for 2026.
3. Monday, December 1, 2025, is hereby established for the public hearing and final
adoption of the recommended 2026 tax levy and budget.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2025.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2025.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)