Nevada City Council approves slate of resolutions, sets public hearing on property tax levy

The Nevada City Council voted Tuesday to approve a series of resolutions and procedural measures covering code updates, budget planning and project authorizations.

Presiding officer announced passage of “Resolution number 472526,” described in the meeting as an amendment and approval of the appendix to the city code. The council then approved a resolution described in the meeting as approving the proposed maximum property tax levy for the 2026–27 budget and setting a public hearing. A separate resolution on acquisition or development for outdoor recreation also passed, and the council approved submission of a Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant application committing local-match funding if an award is made. Council also authorized use of a preliminary official statement for the sale of general obligation corporate purpose bonds (series identified in the meeting as series 26, 2026 A).

All votes on the listed resolutions were moved, seconded and approved with no recorded dissent. The presiding officer led the roll call and announced each vote as passed.

Why it matters: Approving the maximum property tax levy and setting a public hearing begins the budget process that will determine tax rates and funding for municipal services in fiscal year 2026–27. The grant application and bond authorization identify near-term project funding pathways the city plans to pursue.

What’s next: The council set a public hearing on the proposed levy (date recorded in the meeting); related items (grant awards, bond sale timing and final levy rates) will return for further action as details are finalized.

Quote: “That passes,” the presiding officer announced after the roll-call votes. Jordan Cook, the city administrator, summarized the Prairie Meadows grant intent and said staff had the local-option sales fund available to support matching funds for future grants.