Kent County Levy Court 06-09-2026

The Kent County Levy Court held a business meeting on June 9, 2026, where several fiscal year 2027 budget-related resolutions and ordinances were discussed and approved. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of multiple tax rates and user fees for various districts, such as sewer assessment roles, property tax rates, and library district tax rates. The court also approved a lease agreement between Kent County and the Delaware State Police, authorizing execution of necessary documents. Additionally, an update was provided on the Scout Reservation project, highlighting capital improvements funded partly through an ARPA grant, including a new comfort station and plans for a food service facility. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the annual operating budget for Kent County for fiscal year 2026-2027 and a resolution opposing Senate Bill 23 related to housing and zoning regulations, emphasizing local control over planning and zoning decisions.