Minutes of the Roland City Council
Regular Session
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The Roland City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The meeting was held at 6:00 pm at the Roland Community Center with Mayor Andy Webb presiding. Council members present at roll call: Jerry Balmer, Riley Larson, and Russ Neely. Absent: Malissa Grimsley and Kailah Schmitz. Also present were City Clerk Jodi Meredith, Public Works Director Nathan Hovick, Public Works Assistant Director Dalton Johnston, 2 visitors from the public in person and 1 visitor from the public via Zoom.
It was moved by Neely and seconded by Larson to approve the consent agenda which included Agenda, Minutes from the September 16, 2020 Council Meeting, and Claims for October 7, 2020 in the amount of $82,774.98. All in favor, motion carried.
Public Input: None.
Department Head’s Reports were as follows
Public Works Director: Sande is planning to paint the pool and building next week then switch to a smaller crew. They will get the fencing up and then be able to open the alleyway Norseman Dr. Robb’s Tree & Stump has started taking down the trees contracted. The storm sewer portion of the Locust St. project is around 7/8 complete and water main portion around 1/3 complete. A majority will be completed this week and then testing and switching services over next week. There has been a delay because of accusations which City staff believe have no basis against the contractor and now a city employee will be at the site at all times workers are there. Both the City and Hall’s are following the recommendations of attorneys and law enforcement. Hall’s is very upset with how a few residents have treated their employees while working on this project and considered leaving the site and making the City hire a different contractor.
City Clerk: Health insurance rates will go down 4.67% next year with no change in coverage. There was a discussion about opening City Hall and the Community Center back up, Mayor Webb will discuss with other mayors at their weekly meeting. The annual audit will be November 16 and 17. There is a FEMA meeting with the City’s representative on Friday morning. There was a discussion about the county asking the fire department to burn their debris pile but requiring the City to provide the insurance and assume liability.
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Grimsley to approve the Mayor’s Proclamation for Beggar’s Night to be October 31, 2020 6 to 8pm. All in favor, motion carried.
There was a discussion about removing trees that the arborist recommended but do not qualify for FEMA funding. The representative will be asked about if partial funding is available.
A motion was made by Grimsley and seconded by Neely to approve Resolution 20-34: Resolution To Approve The City Annual Financial Report FY20. Aye: Grimsley, Neely, Larson, Balmer. Nay: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Larson to approve pay estimate #7 to Sande Construction in the amount of $254,415.42 All in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Neely to approve Resolution 20-35: Resolution Hiring Public Works Operator/Laborer and Setting Wages. Aye: Balmer, Larson, Grimsley, Neely. Nay: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Grimsley to approve the first reading of Ordinance 114: Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Roland By Repealing And Replacing Chapter 160, Pertaining To The Flood Plain Regulations. Aye: Neely, Grimsley, Balmer, Larson. Nay: none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Neely and seconded by Grimsley to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 114: Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Roland By Repealing And Replacing Chapter 160, Pertaining To The Flood Plain Regulations. All in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Balmer and seconded by Neely to approve the final reading of Ordinance 114: Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Roland By Repealing And Replacing Chapter 160, Pertaining To The Flood Plain Regulations. Aye: Grimsley, Balmer, Neely, Larson. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Mayor/Council Comments: CM Neely would like complaints like this against Hall’s to be passed on to the council.
CM Grimsley reminded everyone of the open house at Larson Drilling on October 19 at 5:30pm
Mayor Webb asked about trying to set a makeup date for the strategic planning session. He will tentatively plan on the evening of October 29.
Public Input: None.
With no further business at this time, Balmer moved for adjournment of the meeting at 7:09 pm seconded by Grimsley. All in favor, motion carried. The next regular scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm at the Roland Community Center.
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Andy Webb, Mayor Jodi Meredith, City Clerk
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CLAIMS |
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GENERAL FUND |
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07-Oct-20 |
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Fire |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 389.35 |
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Van Wall |
Bar Oil |
$ 43.20 |
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Total Fire |
$ 432.55 |
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Garbage |
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Stone Sanitation |
Sept. Garbage |
$ 7,153.50 |
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Total Garbage |
$ 7,153.50 |
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Street |
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Con-Struct |
Hauling |
$ 337.50 |
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Midwest Pipe & Supply |
Storm Sewer |
$ 280.98 |
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Total Street |
$ 618.48 |
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Library |
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Business Card -L |
Supplies |
$ 530.08 |
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EFTPS |
Fed, Med, SS |
$ 695.84 |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 620.35 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Iowa Withholding |
$ 172.00 |
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Usborne & Kane Miller |
Juvenile Reading |
$ 175.82 |
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Wages |
Payroll 9/10-9/23/20 |
$ 2,234.73 |
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Windstream |
Telephone |
$ 64.00 |
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Total Library |
$ 4,492.82 |
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Park |
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Business Card |
Supplies |
$ 52.75 |
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EFTPS |
Fed, Med, SS |
$ 37.00 |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 48.32 |
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Portable Pro |
Portable Toilets |
$ 160.00 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Iowa Withholding |
$ 9.30 |
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Van Wall |
Mower Parts |
$ 867.43 |
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Wages |
Payroll 9/10-9/23/20 |
$ 114.05 |
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Total Park |
$ 1,288.85 |
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Pool |
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EFTPS |
Fed, Med, SS |
$ 37.00 |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 48.32 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Iowa Withholding |
$ 9.30 |
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Wages |
Payroll 9/10-9/23/20 |
$ 114.05 |
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Windstream |
Telephone |
$ 5.99 |
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Total Pool |
$ 214.66 |
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Derecho |
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Arbor Monkey |
Storm Damage Trimming Tree |
$ 749.00 |
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Availa Bank |
Signs |
$ 546.76 |
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Availa Bank |
Stump Grinder |
$ 205.00 |
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Business Card |
Supplies |
$ 36.46 |
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Dan’s Custom Landscape |
Assessment of Trees |
$ 750.00 |
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John Deere Financial |
Rakes |
$ 74.95 |
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Trafficalm |
Speed Sign |
$ 129.94 |
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Total Derecho |
$ 2,492.11 |
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Policy & Administration |
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Avail Bank |
Ach |
$ 8.83 |
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Business Card |
Supplies |
$ 153.26 |
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EFTPS |
Fed, Med, SS |
$ 462.65 |
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Gannett |
Publishing |
$ 555.60 |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 534.68 |
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iSolve Benefits |
Insurance |
$ 1,237.34 |
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Simmering Cory |
Codify Ordinance |
$ 659.00 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Iowa Withholding |
$ 131.00 |
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Veenstra & Kimm |
building Inspection |
$ 60.00 |
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Wages |
Payroll 9/10-9/23/20 |
$ 1,453.84 |
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Windstream |
Telephone |
$ 138.61 |
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Total Policy & Admin. |
$ 5,394.81 |
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ROAD USE |
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Availa Bank |
Amazon |
$ 15.52 |
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Availa Bank |
Galeton |
$ 24.05 |
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EFTPS |
Fed, Med, SS |
$ 529.25 |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 525.53 |
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John Deere Financial |
Supplies |
$ 121.28 |
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Productivity Plus |
Repair Glass |
$ 1,297.00 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Iowa Withholding |
$ 181.27 |
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Wages |
Payroll 9/10-9/23/20 |
$ 1,591.53 |
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Windstream |
Telephone |
$ 52.11 |
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Total Road Use |
$ 4,337.54 |
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COVID-19 |
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Business Card |
Computer |
$ 3,882.89 |
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Murphy, Pat |
Covid-19 supplies |
$ 1,048.58 |
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Total COVID-19 |
$ 4,931.47 |
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Economic Development |
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Availa Bank |
Alphabet signs |
$ 147.45 |
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Orkin |
Pest Control |
$ 60.00 |
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Total EcDev |
$ 207.45 |
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Meter Deposit |
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Butler, Jayden |
Meter Deposit Refund |
$ 100.00 |
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Deridder, Travis / Kara |
Meter Deposit Refund |
$ 100.00 |
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Rusinack, Nathan |
Meter Deposit Refund |
$ 100.00 |
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Schmitz, Scott |
Meter Deposit Refund |
$ 37.19 |
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Sidney, Dilly |
Meter Deposit Refund |
$ 34.81 |
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Total Meter Deposit |
$ 372.00 |
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Capital Project |
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Sande Construction |
Pool Project |
$ 254,415.42 |
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Veenstra & Kimm |
Bridge Engineering |
$ 1,230.95 |
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Waters Edge |
Pool Engineering |
$ 24,750.00 |
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Total Capital Project |
$ 280,396.37 |
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WATER |
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AG Source |
Testing |
$ 45.50 |
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Availa Bank |
Napa part |
$ 1.10 |
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Availa Bank |
Amazon |
$ 15.52 |
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Availa Bank |
Galeton |
$ 24.05 |
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Availa Bank |
ACH Fee |
$ 8.83 |
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Availa Bank |
Postage |
$ 78.09 |
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Business Card |
Supplies |
$ 229.57 |
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Central Iowa Pump |
Contactor |
$ 176.67 |
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Con-Struct |
Hauling |
$ 337.50 |
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DDM Electric |
Electric Water Plant |
$ 544.39 |
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EFTPS |
Fed, Med, SS |
$ 822.48 |
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GWORKS |
Meter Read Interface Contract |
$ 66.00 |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 853.20 |
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John Deere Financial |
Supplies |
$ 46.33 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Iowa Withholding |
$ 240.98 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
WET Tax |
$ 1,139.00 |
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Wages |
Payroll 9/10-9/23/20 |
$ 2,305.12 |
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Windstream |
Telephone |
$ 37.50 |
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TOTAL WATER |
$ 6,971.83 |
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SEWER |
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AG Source |
Testing |
$ 455.50 |
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Availa Bank |
Amazon |
$ 15.52 |
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Availa Bank |
Galeton |
$ 24.05 |
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Availa Bank |
ACH Fee |
$ 8.84 |
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Availa Bank |
Postage |
$ 78.08 |
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Business Card |
Supplies |
$ 46.33 |
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Business Card |
Supplies |
$ 267.05 |
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Central Iowa Pump |
Pump Repair |
$ 4,882.40 |
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Central Iowa Televising |
Televise Sewer Lines |
$ 7,418.64 |
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EFTPS |
Fed, Med, SS |
$ 823.93 |
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GWORKS |
Meter Read Interface Contract |
$ 66.00 |
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Iowa Dept of Natural Res |
Permit |
$ 95.00 |
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IPERS |
Retirement |
$ 853.20 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Iowa Withholding |
$ 241.15 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
Sales Tax |
$ 300.00 |
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Wages |
Payroll 9/10-9/23/20 |
$ 2,310.19 |
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TOTAL SEWER |
$ 17,885.88 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$ 337,190.32 |
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Revenue |
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Water, Sewer, Garbage |
$ 57,691.73 |
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Library |
$ 1,530.06 |
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Local Option Sales Tax |
$ 15,890.77 |
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Property Tax |
$ 272,285.74 |
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Road Use Tax |
$ 18,234.99 |
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Gen Income |
$ 69,774.75 |
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Total Income |
$ 435,408.04 |
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