Department of Budget and Innovation
Reference: Resolution Setting the City Mill Levy for 2027
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Kathryn Mortensen, Budget and Innovation Director
Date Prepared: October 2, 2026
PURPOSE
To approve a resolution setting the property tax mill levy for 2027 at 6.65 mills.
BACKGROUND
The City Council has adopted the 2027 Budget, and the amount of money necessary to balance the budget for general operating purposes from property tax revenue is $6,711,156.
The mill levy of 6.65 will be certified to both Adams and Weld Counties and collected as general property taxes in 2027.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
Any increase to the mill levy requires a public vote.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Setting a City mill levy provides us with revenue and contributes to a balanced budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the attached 2027 Mill Levy resolution which includes no change to the mill levy.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Approve, amend, or deny the proposed resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Resolution