0826 2026 Special Council Meeting

The Sedalia, Missouri Special Council Meeting held on August 28, 2026, primarily focused on discussions regarding property tax rates and funding for the fire department and police pensions. Council members debated whether to maintain the current property tax rate or to raise it, with explanations provided about the impact on the city budget and taxpayers. A key agenda item was the vote on Bill 2026-104, which proposed repealing a previous ordinance related to tax levies for 2026. The bill did not pass, meaning the prior tax ordinance remained in effect. Additionally, the meeting addressed personnel issues involving the mayor and city administration, with a motion passed to move into a closed session to discuss these matters further. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were mentioned during the meeting.