SJNT staff
SHEPHERD — While the Shepherd City Council voted to keep the tax rate at the current level, the change in property values will mean owners will see a 9.37 percent increase in their tax bills.
The council approved the 2024-25 budget and tax rate, which is .16442 per $100 valuation, at its Sept. 9 meeting.
City Secretary Debra Hagler said the city will realize an additional $17,000 in income in the coming fiscal year.
In other business, the council:
• delayed action on a manufactured home variance for Margarito Deleon; the structure was built in 1990 and the council wants an inspection done on structure to see if it meets city code;
• delayed action on a request from Joe Munke to purchase an alley behind his property until the city attorney could research city regulations;
• gave annual approval to the city investment policy;
• approved the repair of the roof on the community center for $26,000 to Harden Enterprises, to be paid through an insurance claim; and
• approved the use of $297,000 of ARPA funds to repair two roads, purchase a rotor for sewer plant, replace the floor in City Hall and enclose a bay in the city yard to be used for inventory.
