HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-2530 Levy Budgeting CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 25-2530
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER,LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON,
STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A LEVY MEASURE TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE
VOTERS PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE SECTION 63-802(1)(g); REQUIRING THE
REVENUE FROM THE LEVY MEASURE TO BE BUDGETED FOR SPECIFIC
PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City of Meridian("City")has long prioritized responsible budgeting
and the efficient use of taxpayer dollars; and,
WHEREAS, as one of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho, the City has worked hard to
meet the needs of a growing population while maintaining a conservative fiscal approach; and,
WHEREAS,rising costs due to inflation and declining revenues from contributing
factors such as reduced new construction and legislative changes limiting the ability of local
taxing districts to increase their budgets are adversely impacting the City's ability to fund critical
public safety services and meet the community's high expectations for fire,police, and
prosecutorial services; and,
WHEREAS,to ensure the City can provide consistent, high-quality public safety
services now and into the future, a reliable funding source is necessary for specific public safety
needs, regardless of fluctuations in other revenue streams; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Idaho Code section 63-802(1)(g), the City may increase its
budget and levy by$5,018,125.71 to provide reliable funding for firefighters, police officers, and
a prosecution unit if sixty percent(60%) or more of the qualified electors voting on the levy
measure ("Levy Measure") approve; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to provide assurances that the revenue from the
Levy Measure will be utilized to provide funding for firefighters,police officers, and a
prosecution unit;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer is directed to include
$5,018,125.71 in the City's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 to (1) retain 13 firefighter
positions following the exhaustion of grant funds; (2) increase police officer wages to recruit and
retain officers; and(3) fund a prosecution unit to prosecute crimes.
Section 2. That,beginning with fiscal year 2027-28 and continuing every fiscal year
thereafter, the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer shall verify that the proposed budget for the
fiscal year in question includes a minimum of$5,018,125.71 for the specific uses delineated in
Section 1 above.
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Section 3. That if the Levy Measure is approved by the voters on November 4, 2025, this
Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately after the results of the election have been
certified by the County Clerk. If the Levy Measure is not approved by the voters on November 4,
2025, this Resolution shall be deemed null and void.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 29th day of
July , 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 29th day of
July , 2025.
APPROVED:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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