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City Council · Monday, September 15, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Final Public Hearing 2025/2026 Budget

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Summary

The City of Freeport held a final public budget hearing on September 15, 2024, to approve the 2025/2026 budget. The City Attorney announced a of 4.7302 mills, which represents an 8.12% increase over the rollback rate of 4.3750 mills. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the millage rate and then voted unanimously to adopt the total budget of $95,429,130.00. No public comment was offered during the hearing.

Why it matters

The approved of 4.7302 mills will increase property tax revenue by 8.12% compared to the rollback rate, affecting all property owners in Freeport. This budget of over $95 million funds city operations and services for the coming .

What happened

Budget & taxes2 items

  • Adopt of 4.7302 Mills

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    The City Attorney announced the proposed of 4.7302 mills, which is 8.12% greater than the rollback rate of 4.3750 mills. Mayor Barley opened the floor for public comment and there was none. The Council voted to adopt the millage rate.

  • Adopt 2025/2026 Budget

    Passed 5–0 · unanimous

    The City Attorney requested a motion to adopt the budget for the 2025/2026 . Mayor Barley opened the floor for public comment and there was none. The Council voted to adopt the budget.

    • $95,429,130.00 · 2025/2026 fiscal year budget

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