(Cleveland)- The Mayor and Council of the City of Cleveland have announced their intent to increase the 2019 property taxes by 1.71% (percent) over the rollback millage rate. According to information provided by the city, the rate increase is to support the growing expenses for public safety, public works, and administration.
All concerned citizens are invited to attend public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the Cleveland City Hall Annex, July 18th at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on July 25 at 9 a.m.
The 2019 millage rate will be voted on immediately following the 9 a.m.hearing of July 25th.
According to the city, the proposed increase will result in a millage rate of 6.00 mills, an increase of .101 mills over the rollback rate.
The proposed tax increase for a property owner with a home with a fair market value of $100,000 is approximately $10.10.
By: WRWH News
