DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Proposed 2025 Dakota County Budget And Levy
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2025 Dakota County Budget and Property Tax Levy.
SUMMARY
The 2025 recommended property tax levy increase of 9.92% maintains the County’s current level of services, while also adding permanent support for residents in the areas of mental health and services for the elderly and disabled. Dakota County’s tax rate will continue to be one of the lowest among all the metro counties and will increase the County portion of a median home’s tax bill by $39.62 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 2025 Dakota County Budget and Levy.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The recommended 2025 Dakota County budget totals $532,920,813 and funds 2212.5 full-time equivalents.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Heidi Welsch
Author: Paul Sikorski