During its first meeting in December, the Bemidji City Council was given a presentation regarding the 2022 tax levy and budget. The presentation was part of the annual Truth in Taxation hearing, which is an informative session both for officials and residents on the next year's finances.
At the Bemidji City Council's meeting Monday, the annual Truth in Taxation presentation will take place to inform residents about the 2022 budget. The Council will also hear a proposal from the Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department to create a new strategic plan.
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Bemidji Council finalizes fiscal matters for the year
The Bemidji City Council approved the 2021 budget, tax levy, Sanford Center financial plan and capital improvement plan Monday. 8:45 am, Dec. 22, 2020 ×
Bemidji City Hall.
BEMIDJI Bemidji Council members took action on several items Monday to set the city up for the year ahead.
During the meeting, the council passed the 2021 tax levy, budget and financial plan for the city-owned Sanford Center event facility, as well as the five year capital improvement plan from 2021-2025. By the council s work Monday, the tax levy for 2021 was set at $6.5 million.
The amount is an increase of $397,200, or 6.5% higher than in 2020. Because of new construction and addition of land annexed from Northern Township, Bemidji Finance Director Ron Eischens has said residents are unlikely to see an increase in their city taxes.