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 3rd 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 2019 levy collectible with 2020 property taxes of $20,380,500. This is a tax levy increase of $1,150,000 or 5.98% from the 2018 levy. Staff is also recommending approval of the 2020 budget, revised 2019 budget and the 2020 debt service cancellations.