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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2016 FIRE DISTRICT 1 BUDGET.
Presented by: Ron Holt, Acting 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 2016 Fire District 1 budget recommended at $18,155,963, which includes a property tax levy of $15,246,367. The property tax levy is approximately equivalent to a property tax rate, expressed in mills, of 18.367 mills. The mill rate is based on the estimated assessed valuation and subject to review and technical adjustments.
The second scheduled budget hearing for Fire District 1 will be held on August 6, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room on the third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse. The budget is scheduled to be adopted on August 12.
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 2016 Fire District 1 budget is recommended at $18,155,963, which includes a property tax levy of $15,246,367.
Legal Considerations: The hearing is required by K.S.A. 79-2929.
Policy Considerations: N/A
Outside Attendees: None.
Multimedia Presentation: None.