DEPARTMENT: Finance
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Proposed 2026 Dakota County Budget And Levy
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 Dakota County budget and property tax levy.
SUMMARY
The 2026 recommended property tax levy increase of 9.9% maintains the County’s current level of services, while addressing cost shifts and new mandates from the state and federal government. Dakota County’s tax rate will continue to be the lowest of all the metro counties and will increase the County portion of a median home tax bill by $68.22 annually.
Minn. Stat. § 275.065, subd. 3(c), requires the County to conduct a public hearing to allow public input prior to the final budget and levy determination.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the County Board conduct the public hearing and receive comments on the proposed 2026 Dakota County budget and levy.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The recommended 2026 Dakota County budget totals $527,684,094 and funds 2,174.89 full-time equivalent employees.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.