Tow Rate Increase
Summary
The FY27 budget heads to the council with a $363.9M appropriation and a 5% tax rate jump. The biggest driver is a $7.1M health insurance increase, which means higher employee premiums and the end of GLP-1 coverage for weight loss.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
5% tax rate increase, from $11.98 to $12.58 per thousand of valuation.
City services and staff are maintained; employees keep health coverage despite premium increases.
Property taxpayers facing a 5% rate increase; city employees facing 10% premium hikes and loss of weight-loss drug coverage.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The Council raised tow rates in City Code Chapter 28, 8-1, over Councilor Sykes's objection.
City Council - May 18, 2026
An update to towing rates in the city code got its first reading from the Sustainability and Transportation Committee.
Finance Committee - May 14, 2026
The FY27 budget heads to the council with a $363.9M appropriation and a 5% tax rate jump. The biggest driver is a $7.1M health insurance increase, which means higher employee premiums and the end of GLP-1 coverage for weight loss.
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