Elko New Market City Council Business Meeting - December 4, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Truth and Taxation Informational Meeting
2026 City Budget and Levy
Property tax formula and historical rates
Per capita spending and fiscal comparisons
General fund reserves and financial health
Capital projects fund usage
Staffing increases: police and public works
Major capital items: body/squad cameras, training facility
Disease tree removal program
2050 Comprehensive Plan process costs
Tax base growth and industrial development
Votes (1)
Motion to approve
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (3)
The property tax is what the city council has decided is the necessary amount of money that we need to collect through property taxes to run the city.
Property Tax FormulaExplaining the tax formula mechanics.
We have reached the capacity of the capital projects fund, and so we'll have a bigger impact from debt service as we move forward in the future.
Budget/DebtDiscussing the limitation of debt management tools.
We are looking at adding an additional police officer patrol position the first of the year, and we are also looking at adding an additional officer midyear as well.
Budget/PersonnelOutlining staffing additions in the 2026 budget.
People (2)
City StafferUnspecified (Presenting)
Explaining city property tax formula, budget trends, and fiscal outlook.
Mr. MayorMayor
Moderating the truth and taxation meeting and budget proceedings.
Places Mentioned
City of ElcoCity of New MarketScott CountyJordan (Scale Regional Training Facility)Lakeville (First Center Training Facility)
Events & Meetings (1)
- 2026 Truth and Taxation Informational Meeting