BACKGROUND

Attached is the 2017 Tax Levy Ordinance which was discussed at the November 13, 2017 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. The Village’s total proposed tax levy, including the Library and Debt Service levies, reflects a 2.61% increase over the prior year levy. Attached is a schedule comparing the extended 2016 tax levy to the proposed 2017 tax levy. The Village will comprise only about 12% of a homeowner’s total tax bill.

A summary of the levy request starts on Page 3. The Village is levying for Police and Fire protection, IMRF, FICA, and Police and Fire pensions. These levies are identified as special purpose levies and deposited in the General Fund. They are directly related to personnel costs and are calculated as a percentage of eligible employees’ salaries or based on actuarial studies. Other special purpose levies are for the Library and for Capital Improvements. Total corporate and special purpose levies amount to $42,582,392. The Debt Service levies add another $6,882,800 bringing the total proposed tax levy to $49,465,192. 

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board approve the proposed 2017 Tax Levy Ordinance.