Property tax levy ordinance was scheduled for introduction and public hearing

On the Nov. 10, 2025 Kenmore City Council agenda, Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0636, a property tax levy, was listed for introduction and a public hearing, presented by Finance & Administration Director Melinda Merrell 1.

What the records say

The Nov. 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting agenda listed Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0636, a property tax levy, for introduction and public hearing, presented by Finance & Administration Director Melinda Merrell 1. The item's presentation attachment was marked as added on 11/7 in the pre-meeting materials, alongside an agenda bill and the proposed ordinance as attachments 1. The available records do not include the proposed levy amount, tax rate, or any vote, and they do not establish the meeting's outcome 1.

  • Proposed Ordinance No. 25-0636 was listed on the Nov. 10, 2025 City Council agenda as a property tax levy 1.
  • The item was presented by Finance & Administration Director Melinda Merrell 1.
  • It was scheduled for introduction and public hearing 1.
  • The presentation attachment for the item was marked as added on 11/7 in the pre-meeting materials 1.

Why it matters

Because the agenda identifies the proposal only as a 'Property Tax Levy,' the supplied records do not establish how it would affect individual property tax bills or city services 1. Analysis: A property tax levy is the mechanism a local government uses to decide how much property tax revenue to collect; the introduction and public hearing are early public steps where those details would normally be discussed.

What changed / what's next

  • The presentation attachment for the property tax levy item was marked as added on 11/7 on the pre-meeting agenda 1.
  • The agenda did not include the proposed levy amount or tax rate 1.
  • The available records do not establish whether the introduction or public hearing occurred or what was said 1.
  • The available records do not establish the meeting's outcome.