The budget process for city covers an extensive period of the calendar year. The process began in May with public input meetings followed by a series of council work sessions throughout the summer and fall to review capital and operational budgets. The Truth-in-Taxation meeting was held a the December 4th council meeting where a presentation on the levy and budget was presented to the Council and the public. 

The final step in the process is the Council approving the levy and budget. There have been no changes to the budget document since the last council meeting. Staff is recommending approval of a final 2018 levy collectible with 2019 property taxes of $19,230,500. This is a tax levy reduction of $30,048 or 0.16% from the 2017 levy. Staff is also recommending approval of the 2019 budget and the 2019 debt service cancellations.