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September 14,2021 Page 6 of 9 population, to adopt a preliminary tax levy by September 30 for the upcoming fiscal year. Determination of the Final Once the preliminary levy is adopted, it can be lowered but not increased. This proposed tax 2022 Tax L evies levy will be used by Ramsey County to prepare parcel specific tax notices that are mailed to every property owner within the City later in November. The City is also required to certify the dates selected for our"Budget Discussion with Public Comment"meeting, and the meeting when the final tax levies are determined, to Ramsey County on or before September 30. It is recommended that the 2022 Budget Discussion with Public Comment meeting be held during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday,November 23 at 6:30 p.m. and adoption of the final 2022 budget and tax levies be held during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. The City Council received the 2022 City Manager Recommended Budget at the council worksession on August 10, 2021. This was followed with a subsequent budget discussion at the September 7, 2021 worksession along with the CIP presentation and discussion. The City Manager's Recommended Preliminary 2022 General Fund Budget is $19,526,800, which represents an increase of 5.83% over the 2021 Adopted Budget. Staff commented further on the recommendations within the 2022 budget noting the financial impacts on the median value homeowner and recommended approval. Councilmember Abdulle asked if staff had information on the proposed increases from the County and school board. City Manager Massopust reported staff did not have this information available at this time,but could provide this information to the Council prior to the Truth In Taxation Hearing. Councilmember Allen commented roughly 30% of a residents tax bill was from the City. He stated he understood the County and the school board would have very minimal increases. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information on the budget and the items that were committed to on-going items, such as debt free streets. City Manager Massopust explained there were several on-going initiatives such as debt free streets that were built into the budget. He noted debt free streets was put into effect by a previous City Council and has required lift from the sitting Council to offer their continued support. He discussed how staff looked to the future when establishing a budget and noted this budget does properly look to the City's future. Motion by Councilmember Allen,seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to approve a Resolution adopting the proposed preliminary tax levy for taxes payable in 2022 and setting the meeting dates for the 2022 budget discussion with public comment and the determination of the final 2022 tax levies. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consideration of Resolution Adopting the Proposed Preliminary Tax Levy for 3.Consideration of Taxes Payablethe 2022 for Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond Storm Sewer the Prupos adopting Proposed Improvement Taxing Districts. Preliminary Tax Levy for Taxes Payable CityManager Massopust indicated CommunityAssets and Development Director Schlichting would be 2022 fortenne Diane g p p g and Bicentennial Pond presenting this item to the Council. Storm Sewer Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated the City has established Storm Sewer Improvement Taxing Improvement Taxing Districts within the City for Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond. A Storm Districts Sewer Improvement Taxing District is an area within the territorial limits of a municipality. The municipality may acquire, construct, maintain, and otherwise improve storm sewer systems and related facilities within the district for the benefit of the district. The Department of Community Assets and Development(DCAD) Depaitiiient works with the residents of each district to determine specific projects and courses of action. The costs involved are recovered by levying tax on all taxable properties within the district. The City has adopted similar tax levies for both districts for several years. Staff commented further on the request and recommended adoption of the proposed tax levies for the Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond