Summary
Health insurance is the big driver of the 2027 budget — the renewal quote came in at a 34.9% increase, and the budget only assumes 24%, eating the cushion that existed in prior years. With the levy limit allowing just $130,500 in new revenue, the city is dipping $2.4 million into reserves and will have no wiggle room going into the 2028 budget.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $12 more per year for a $300,000 home; roughly $1.2 million more needed for insurance alone against only $130,000 in new levy capacity.
City employees keep health coverage; residents get continued services but pay more.
Homeowners bear the cost — the tax burden keeps shifting to the property tax bill with no new revenue coming from the state.
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