Politics & Government
Preview: Tax Hike, Budget on Tonight's Berkley City Council Agenda
Officials expected to ask voters for a 3-mill increase in August.
When the Berkley City Council meets tonight, it is expected to agree to place a millage increase on the August ballot as well as approve the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2012-13.
A public hearing will take place before council votes on the budget.
At council's previous meeting, it heard the , which recommended asking voters for an increase of 3 mills this year. The city Finance Director David Sabuda reiterated the need for more tax revenue to sustain the city’s services.
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The matter was tabled for this week so language could be revised to reflect the desire for one question on the millage for the August election.
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Also on the agenda
Also up for council's consideration tonight:
- setting charges for Water and Sewer Services effective July 1.
- the city's 2012-13 through 2018-19 Capital Improvement Plan
- Berkley Junior Women’s Club event “Robina Rhapsody”
- Berkley Dad’s Club Opening Day Parade on June 2
For the complete agenda, see the attached document.
The meeting will take place starting at 7 p.m. at .
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