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2013 Budget

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Eagan Council Approves 3.3 Percent Property Tax Increase

Because of the tax hike, many Eagan property owners will likely see a slight increase on the city's portion of their property tax statements next year.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us The Eagan City Council unanimously passed a 3.3-percent property tax levy increase on Tuesday night—a hike that will help the city keep up with inflationary costs and pay for a roughly 1.5 percent pay increase for city staff. The increase will bring the total amount levied in 2013 to $28,322,017, nearly $900,000 higher than the $27,425,081 levied in 2012. Because of the hike, Eagan property owners will likely see a slight increase on the city's portion of their property tax statements next year. The average home value in Eagan is expected to be $220,252 in 2013, down from $237,696 in 2012. Despite declining property values, annual taxes on …

Monday, November 26, 2012

Eagan City Officials Hosting Budget Open House on Tuesday

Tuesday's meeting is a chance to ask questions of and talk with city staff regarding a proposed 3.3 percent tax hike and the city's preliminary 2013 budget.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Want to find out more about Eagan's proposed, $28.3 million budget for 2013? You'll have a chance when city officials host a budget open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Eagan City Hall. Displays depicting departmental services will be available and city staff will be on hand to answer questions. Earlier this fall, the Eagan City Council unanimously passed a proposed, 3.3-percent preliminary property tax levy increase. The proposed increase would bring the total amount levied in 2013 to $28,322,017, a nearly $900,000 hike over the $27,425,081 levied in 2012. The proposed tax hike will help the city keep up with inflationary …

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Eagan Council Approves Preliminary 3.3 Percent Property Tax Levy Hike

Final approval of the tax levy won't come until Dec. 4, when the city holds its Truth in Taxation hearing.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Eagan, the ball is in your court. That was the message from Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire as the Eagan City Council unanimously passed a proposed, 3.3-percent preliminary property tax levy increase on Tuesday night. The proposed increase would bring the total amount levied in 2013 to $28,322,017, a nearly $900,000 hike over the $27,425,081 levied in 2012. Before the council gives final approval to the proposed tax levy increase, Eagan residents will have a chance to have their say about the levy hike and the city’s proposed 2013 budget at an open house in late November and a Truth in Taxation hearing on Dec. 4. Now that the preliminary levy and budget have …

Mike Maguire

1:44 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Bob, Just FYI the two sites you refer to DO NOT produce any additional revenue for Eagan's general fund in 2013. The cite on Yankee Doodle (the Lockhead- Martin site I presume you're talking about) has not been approved for redevelopment and as such its property valuation and resulting contribution to the tax levy is FLAT between 2012 & 2013. The second property, Cedar Grove outlets, while …   more ›

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

City Council Preview: Preliminary Property Tax Levy Increase on Tap for Tuesday

The Eagan City Council is expected to hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter The Eagan City Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday night at City Hall to hold a regular meeting. Here's a preview of a selection of agenda items the council is expected to discuss. For a full agenda, click here.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Eagan City Officials Eyeing 3.3 Percent Preliminary Tax Levy Increase for 2013

Despite the proposed increase, many property owners may actually see a reduction in the amount they pay, thanks to declining property values.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter Eagan city officials are weighing a 3.3 percent preliminary tax levy increase in 2013—a move that will help the city keep up with inflationary costs and pay for a roughly 1.5 percent pay increase for all city staff. The proposed increase would bring the total amount levied in 2013 to $28,322,017, a nearly $900,000 increase over the $27,425,081 levied in 2012. The city's 2013 tax levy and budget was the focus of discussion at a special meeting held by the Eagan City Council at City Hall last Wednesday. The council must certify a preliminary tax levy by no later than Sept. 15 and submit it to the Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor. But the preliminary levy is…

M.M.

9:55 am on Monday, August 20, 2012

I haven't gotten a pay raise in 5 years and had to take a pay cut to boot, and now I am expected to pay for a raise for all city workers. I understand that costs are going up; mine have been going up, also. I have had to refinance my home and restart my 30-year mortgage just to afford my monthly mortgage payments, which never used to be a problem for me. I think the city should look into ways to …   more ›

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