Taxes & Public Money in Lavonia
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Where is public money being raised or spent?Public Money issues in Lavonia
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The rate, approved after a series of public hearings, will determine how much residents pay in city property taxes next year.
City council members are set to talk over HVAC issues at the Cultural Center, a facility residents use for events and programs.
City council members reviewed a contract with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce during a work session.
The city will spend $92,000 on new digital radios for the Fire Department, a purchase the city council approved unanimously.
The city will finance the new utility truck through Ford Capital Leasing over five years, a cost that will show up in future budgets.
The council's unanimous vote closes out an independent review of the city's 2025 finances.
The city could buy new equipment, but council has not yet voted on the purchase.
A proposed rate hike would raise how much city employees are paid per mile for work-related driving.
The city's annual financial report shows debt and fund balance changes linked to a city-wide capital improvement project financed through Bank of America…
The city's annual financial report shows spending outpaced revenue for the year, though the city still holds about $23.6 million more in assets than liabilities.
The city's annual audit, presented to the Lavonia City Council, shows the city's overall financial position and reports how much of its main operating fund is uncommitted.
The city council is considering whether to opt the city out of a state law, a move that could affect how property taxes are calculated for residents.
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