Changes to the hearing process
This the the first time Bucklin’s budget process will include a tax rate hearing. Under a new Kansas law, cities are required to hold a public hearing if their proposed budget will exceed the property tax’s revenue neutral rate. The revenue neutral rate is the tax rate in mills that would generate the same property tax revenue in dollars as levied the previous year using the current tax year’s total assessed valuation. Since Bucklin’s proposed mill levy will exceed the revenue neutral rate, a public hearing is required.
This new bill applies to local taxing authorities including cities, counties and school districts. Starting in 2022, county governments will also be required to mail notifications to all taxpayers to let them know which local taxing authorities plan to exceed the revenue neutral rate.
Notice of revenue neutral rate hearing
2023 Recommended Budget
Bucklin’s 2023 Budget, the projected property tax mill levy is 83.129
, while maintaining appropriate reserve levels and providing quality city services. The Council will consider approving the proposed budget after conducting the public hearings.
2023 SPV Tags are AVAILABLE NOW for renewal!
2023
Pet Tags are AVAILABLE NOW! Please bring copy of rabies vaccination.
Hand sanitizer AVAILABLE at city hall. Residents and business managers stop by and get yours!