Vinton City Council adopts FY2026–27 budget, sets tax levy at $16.25 per $1,000

The Vinton City Council on April 23 adopted the city’s annual budget for fiscal year 07/01/2026–06/30/2027 and set the tax levy at $16.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

Melissa, who prepared the budget materials for the council, told members, “We’re setting the tax levy rate at $16.25 per thousand dollars evaluation,” and reminded the council that the adopted levy and budget must be submitted to the state by April 30.

Chair opened a public hearing on the budget and asked whether anyone from the public wished to speak; there were no comments and the hearing was closed. Chair then moved to adopt the resolution; the motion (moved by Tammy and seconded by Zach, as recorded in the meeting) was put to a roll call. Recorded responses included affirmative votes from Raker, Hassenious, Elwick, Permiter, Sellers and Stark Millhut.

The adopted budget covers municipal operations for the 12-month period beginning July 1, 2026. Melissa indicated the tax-levy number will be entered into the state system once council approval is final, fulfilling the April 30 filing requirement.

Next steps: the city staff will submit the approved budget and levy to the state as required. No amendments or objections were recorded during the hearing.