Sedgwick County - File #: 14-1525

• File #: 14-1525
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: New Business
• File created: 7/17/2014
• In control: Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners
• On agenda: 7/30/2014
• Title: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2015 SEDGWICK COUNTY BUDGET. Presented by: William P. Buchanan, County Manager. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive public comment and close the public hearing.

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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2015 SEDGWICK COUNTY BUDGET.

Presented by: William P. Buchanan, County Manager.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive public comment and close the public hearing.

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This is the first public hearing to be held regarding the 2015 Sedgwick County budget recommended at $403,727,453, which includes a property tax levy of $128,212,937. The property tax levy is approximately equivalent to a property tax rate, expressed in mills, of 29.377 mills. The mill rate is based on the estimated assessed valuation and subject to review and technical adjustments.

The second scheduled budget hearing will be held on August 11, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room on the third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse. The budget is scheduled to be adopted on August 13.

Detailed budget information is available at the Sedgwick County Budget Office and on the County's website at <http://www.sedgwickcounty.org>.

Alternatives: To not open the public hearing.

Financial Considerations: The 2015 Sedgwick County budget is recommended at $403,727,453, which includes a property tax levy of $128,212,937.

Legal Considerations:  The hearing is required by K.S.A. 79-2929.

Policy Considerations: N/A

Outside Attendees: None.

Multimedia Presentation: None.