There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that this is a resolution to begin the process of renewing the City’s 2.72 mill property tax levy. It is an updated version of the same resolution that Council adopted at the April 6 meeting, with a formatting amendment requested by the Montgomery County Auditor.

As noted last month, this is a renewal, and not a new levy. It will maintain the current level of property taxation and will not increase property taxes.

Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mrs. Turben that the resolution be passed.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:

There being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that to comply with Section 6.01 of the City Charter, this is the annual housekeeping ordinance to estimate the city’s revenues and expenses for calendar year 2027.

The City Charter requires a public hearing on the ordinance, although Montgomery County no longer imposes this requirement.

The public hearing was opened. As no comments were received, the hearing was closed.

Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Dorf that the second reading be waived and that the ordinance be passed tonight.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded: