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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2018 SEDGWICK COUNTY BUDGET.
Presented by: Mike Scholes, County Manager.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive public comment, and close the public hearing.
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This is the first of two public hearings to be held regarding the 2018 Sedgwick County budget. The second public budget hearing is scheduled for Monday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Budget adoption is scheduled for Wednesday, August 2 at 9 a.m.
Detailed budget information is available at the Sedgwick County Budget Office and on the County's website at www.sedgwickcounty.org.
Alternatives: None.
Financial Considerations: As presented on July 12, the 2018 recommended budget totaled $407,276,187, which includes a property tax levy of $137,441,377. The property tax levy is approximately equivalent to a property tax rate, expressed in mills, of 29.359 mills, based on the estimated assessed valuation and subject to review and technical adjustments.
Legal Considerations: At least one public hearing is required by K.S.A. 79-2929.
Policy Considerations: N/A
Outside Attendees: None.
Multimedia Presentation: None.