property tax
Property taxes, assessments, city borrowing, budgets, and taxpayer-funded services.
What to Watch
Watch for parcel-by-parcel assessment amounts, the installment interest rate, and final project costs.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
City Council approved $277,371.40 in special assessments for resurfacing work on parts of Emmet, 18th and 19th streets. Affected owners can pay at once or over 10 years with interest; one resident argued the work should be treated as routine maintenance rather than charged to nearby properties.
Key Decisions
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passed 9-0 City Council · Jul 20, 2026 26-139 Final Resolution Authorizing Special Assessments for Asphalt Resurfacing: Emmet street, from 17th Street to 22nd Street, 18th Street, from Jackson Street to Emmet Street, and 19th Street, from Jackson Street to Emmet Street
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Adam Wachowski YesTim Petri YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesBill LeClair YesShannon Derby YesKatherine Dahlke YesDoug Brandt Yes -
passed 8-1 City Council · Feb 16, 2026 26-026 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters For the Sale of Not to Exceed $2,565,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
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tabled 9-0 City Council · Jan 19, 2026 26-014 Ordinance Adopting a Property Assessment Policy for the City of Two Rivers and Adding Chapter 2-7-16 to the City Code
Motion made by Shimulunas, seconded by D. LeClair to table this item to a future agenda.
Mark Bittner YesAdam Wachowski YesTim Petri YesDarla LeClair YesBill LeClair YesShannon Derby YesDoug Brandt Yes
Record
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City Council approved borrowing up to $2.565 million for 2026 capital projects; $2.215 million was identified as supported by the property-tax levy and $350,000 by the Electric Utility. The vote was 8-1.
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The borrowing plan listed $255,000 for the Neshotah Beach concessions project. The city said including the project in the borrowing plan did not require the project to proceed and it could be carried forward.
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City Council held a public hearing on special assessments for 2026 resurfacing work on portions of Emmet Street, 18th Street and 19th Street.
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City Council adopted the final special-assessment roll for the Emmet, 18th and 19th street resurfacing project, setting the estimated assessable cost at $277,371.40. The vote was 9-0.
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Affected owners may pay their special assessments in full or over 10 annual installments with interest.
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Staff reported that the General Fund had a mid-year operating deficit of about $1.4 million through June 30, with revenues at 38% of budget and expenditures at 49%. Staff said the revenue pace was typical because of the timing of state payments.
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Staff discussed storm costs spread across several funds and an IT contract with AIT that includes a one-time onboarding fee and a fixed term through March 2029. Staff projected savings of at least $50,000 a year compared with a full-time IT position.
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