Earlier this week the West Fargo city commission passed our preliminary budget for 2021. The budget that was passed included a zero overall mill levy increase despite staff’s request for an incremental 2 mill increase. City staff did a great job in finding areas to cut and tweak to keep our 2021 mill levy equal to 2020. Due to an expected decrease in interest and … Continue reading 2021 West Fargo Preliminary Budget
The West Fargo City Commission meeting last night (March 16, 2020) included a vote to approve both a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and an additional city contribution of approximately $2.5 million. The combined $5 million (approximately) will pay for 2 out of 3 floors of public parking that will be included in the proposed Bell Tower project on Sheyenne Street. This proposed 8 story building … Continue reading Parking, TIFs and Economic Development
On Monday, August 5th the West Fargo City Commission approved the preliminary budget for 2020. What this means, is that the overall mill levy from the city can’t be further increased beyond what was set in this meeting. The city can still tweak the budget or lower the mill levy (if possible) but the maximum mill levy is set for 2020. The mill levy for … Continue reading 2020 Preliminary Budget Set
Quick topic and question today. Did you know that there is a West Fargo Airport? Most residents I talk with don’t! Interesting fact though, every property tax payer in the city of West Fargo contributes dollars to support the West Fargo Airport. Another interesting fact, if you land your private plane at the West Fargo Airport you don’t pay any type of fee. So, the … Continue reading Now boarding for West Fargo
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