The commission approved the 4 mill figure with the understanding that they would drop that number after the hearing. City Clerk Lee Penton said a millage of 3.40 would cover the $660,905 projected budget shortfall.
“Whatever we set today, we either have to live with or drop it,” Commissioner Carl Curti said.
The city previously did not have an ad valorem tax.
A mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value.
The commission also approved three development orders for Anytime Tree Removal at