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CITY OF CENTERVILLE TRUTH AND TAXATION HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 2006 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their Truth in Taxation Hearing on November 29, 2006, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Mary Capra Council Member Tom Lee Council Member Jeff Paar Council Member Richard Terway Council Member Michelle Lakso ABSENT: None STAFF: Finance Director, John Meyer City Engineer, Mark Statz City Administrator, Dallas Larson City Attorney, Kurt Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Capra called the November 29, 2006, Truth in Taxation meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PUBLIC HEARING Truth in Taxation Finance Director Meyer gave an overview of the 2007 budget, which he said reflected a job very well done and showed a tax rate decrease by 10% over last year. He said capacity had not grown faster than the tax rate and several residents had reported that their property taxes decreased. Finance Director Meyer reported that the 2007 Budget had not changed since September 13 and included $106,000 additions for local government aid, police administration, fire protection, parks and recreation, economic development, City festival fund, and capital transfers. He stated that expenditures were the same and most projected revenue would come from property taxes. Council Member Lee inquired about the building inspection revenue. Finance Director Meyer responded that it was within the market but that he may to look at how people’s time is prorated. He said he would speak with the inspector to ensure correct allocations about time for building inspection and public works activities. Mayor Capra added that the fee schedule would be viewed again at the end of the year.