Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Held and Closed

Agenda Title:

1.  A public hearing on proposed property tax rates to be set by the City of Independence for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, based on the current assessed valuation by Jackson and Clay Counties. Full Public Hearing.
Recommendations:

Hold Public Hearing.
Executive Summary:

Proposed property tax rates to be set by the City of Independence for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, based on the current assessed valuation by Jackson and Clay Counties must be considered by Ordinance before certification to the Counties. Before the Ordinance can be considered, the City must first hold a public hearing. 
Background:

The City's budget was adopted by City Council in June 2021. In order for the County to levy taxes, the City must first certify the amount needed for the City's budget. A notice of public hearing to hear citizens on the property tax was published on September 11, 2021. 

 

 



Fiscal Impact:

The City's 2021-2022 adopted budget includes property taxes of $8,452,000:

 



Department:          FinanceContact Person:          Bryan Kidney


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Finance DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Tax Levy Ordinance (updated for recoupment)Ordinance
Tax Levy Ordinance (first reading 9/7/21)Ordinance
Public Hearing NoticeOrdinance