City Council Special Meeting #4 - April 6, 2026

This was a special meeting of the City Council of Burlington, Iowa, held on April 6, 2026, primarily focused on the consideration of the city's proposed property tax levy for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The council reviewed the property tax rate, which was set to remain at $15.93 for the city portion, and discussed the allocation of tax revenues, including $10.3 million directed to the general fund for employee benefits and $3.5 million to the debt service fund for bond repayments. The meeting included a public hearing segment for citizen input on the levy, though no public comments were made. The council then voted to close the hearing and adjourn the meeting.