Board reviews proposed 1.05195 millage increase in preliminary budget discussion

At the board meeting staff presented a preliminary budget proposal that uses half the index (1.05195) to calculate a proposed millage change, and noted how the adjustment would affect estimated revenues and the June final budget adoption.

The presenter said the proposed millage increase of 1.05195 would bring preliminary estimated revenues to $45,996,543 compared with preliminary expenditures of $47,008,977. The presenter cautioned the board that while it may approve the proposed preliminary budget now, changes to revenues and expenditures can be made before the final June adoption — but items cannot be added to the final budget in June.

The presenter offered sample impacts on assessed values and noted the current millage of 26.972. Board members asked clarifying questions about the calendar and the timing of approvals; no final budget vote was recorded in the meeting transcript.