FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
09/08/2015
David Hough, Hennepin County
administrator, 612-348-4260
Carolyn Marinan,
Communications, 612-348-5969
Proposed 2016 county budget includes 4.5 percent property tax levy increase
Hennepin County Administrator David Hough
on Tuesday proposed to the Board of Commissioners a 2016 budget of $1.9 billion, an
increase of $109.4 million from last year’s adjusted budget.
The proposed net property tax levy is $726.8
million, an increase of $31.2 million, or 4.48 percent, from the
adjusted budget.
“The proposed budget represents
thoughtful consideration about the current and future needs of Hennepin County,” Hennepin County Administrator David Hough said
to the board. “The proposed budget you will consider today and in the coming
months, reflects our recommendations on how to best position the county for the
future and maintain or enhance our commitment to serve residents.”
In November, property owners will receive a
notice that shows the impact of the county maximum levy on their properties, as
well as the impact of taxes proposed by other local units of government, such
as cities and school districts.
The board is required by state law to adopt a
maximum property tax levy in September. Commissioners may later approve a
property tax levy that is lower than the approved maximum, but they cannot set
it higher than the maximum adopted at the County Board meeting on on September 22.
2016 Budget
Hearing Schedule
The board will hold a series of public hearings on the
proposed 2016 budget beginning Wednesday, September 9 at 1 p.m. in the County
Board Room of the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Wednesday, September 9, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Budget Hearing for Operations/Library/Public
Works
Thursday, September 10, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Budget Hearing for Human Services and Public
Health
Monday, September 14, 9 a.m. to noon
Budget Hearing for Public Safety
Tuesday, September 22, 1:30 p.m.
County Board adopts 2016 maximum tax levy and
budget.
Friday, September 25, 9 a.m. to noon
Budget Hearing for Health
Human Services and Public Health (follow-up if
needed)
Monday, November 2, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Capital Budgeting Task Force (CBTF) Report/Capital
Presentation/Fees
Tuesday, December 1, 6 p.m.
Board holds Truth-in-Taxation public meeting
Thursday, December 10, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Budget Amendments
Friday, December 11, 10 a.m. to noon
Budget Amendments
Friday, December 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (if
needed).
Budget Amendments
Tuesday, December 15, 1:30 p.m.
County Board will approve the 2016 budget and levy
at its regularly scheduled board meeting.
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