Summary
The proposed budget raises the tax levy 4.38% — about $1.48 million — which is 2.5% over the state tax cap. That could mean a bigger property tax bill. There's a public hearing April 6 before the board adopts it by May 1.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tax levy up $1.48 million (4.38%) — 2.5% above the tax cap — plus $2.1 million of fund balance used.
Residents keep current service levels, including a new code enforcement officer position, without staffing cuts.
Taxpayers face a levy increase above the state cap.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Trustees - Apr 20, 2026
The village adopted a $57.8 million budget with a 4.2% tax levy increase — about $68 more a year for a typical homeowner. Trustees debated whether more could have been cut to stay near the state's 2% tax cap, with Trustee Ford and Abel pushing hardest for savings.
Board of Trustees - Mar 16, 2026
The proposed budget raises the tax levy 4.38% — about $1.48 million — which is 2.5% over the state tax cap. That could mean a bigger property tax bill. There's a public hearing April 6 before the board adopts it by May 1.
Board of Trustees - Feb 17, 2026
The board set April 6 public hearings for next year's budget, sewer rates, and a tax-cap override law as a precaution. Trustee Ford signaled he expects budgeting to stay close to the tax cap.
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