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City of Centerville Council Meeting September 22, 2021 stated that it was an Assessment Agreement similar to those residents that connected to water associated with the downtown street project and associated municipal connection. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve Consent Agenda as Amended. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII.OLD BUSINESS 1. 2022 Preliminary General Fund Budget Adoption Finance Director DeJong updated the council on the 2022 preliminary budget including the cancellation of certain debt levies, truth and taxation hearing, working on city priorities that the residents have come to expect, adding a staff position to ease burden on existing staff, adjusted line items in the budget, finalized the police and fire budget, and suggested a 2.7 % property tax levy increase. He stated that the budget was solid and meets city priorities. He explained that if Council chose to approve the resolution, the levy could only be reduced and not increased in December. He recommended adopting the resolution as prepared. Council Member Mosher questioned the details of the 2.7% tax levy. Finance Director DeJong noted that council can set the preliminary percentage but staff is recommending 2.7%, which equates to approximately $73,000. Council Member King stated he would rather see a 0% increase but is satisfied with 2.7% in order to reduce or eliminate city debt. Mayor Love explained he would like to see the levy increase slowly versus an increase all at once. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Adopt the 2022 Preliminary General Fund Budget and Tax Levies for 2022. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. 7064 Centerville Road Î Assessment Waiver and Right of Entry Agreement Administrator Statz stated that he would recommend deferring and escrowing funds for municipal water connection as the property owner purchased the property with the intent to redevelop the property. He stated that the agreement is for 4 years and upon non-development or renewal of the agreement the property owner would be required to connect. It was stated that funds are in escrow and that the property has switched hands. City Attorney Glaser stated the date to hook up to municipal water expired and the existing land owner is seeking an extension. Discussion ensued regarding the length of time, progress being made to redevelop the property, rules for holding the escrowed funds, and the extension for one year. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve the Assessment Waiver and Right of Entry Agreement for One Year. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Rehbein Industrial a. DeveloperÓs Agreement Page 5 of 7