City of Cedarburg EMT FUNDING Choose 1
The following question will appear on the April 2nd ballotUnder state law, the increase in the levy of the City of Cedarburg for the tax to be imposed for the next fiscal year, 2025, is limited to 2.390%, which results in a levy of $11,970,886. Shall the City of Cedarburg be allowed to exceed this limit and increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2025, for the purposes to increase funding to hire and retain additional fire and emergency medical services personnel for the Cedarburg Fire Department, by a total of 10.795%, which results in a levy of $13,263,188, and on an ongoing basis, include the increase of $1,292,302 for each fiscal year going forward?”In the City of Cedarburg, this would result in a property tax increase of approximately $67.82 per $100,000 in assessed property value ($264.51 for a median home assessed at $390,000).for more information please see: www.cedarburgfiredept.com/future
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What does a YES vote mean? What does a NO vote mean?
If the referendum is approved by a majority of voters in both the Town and City of Cedarburg on April 2, the municipalities will be allowed to exceed their state-imposed levy limits to fund necessary full-time staff additions at the Cedarburg Fire Department and ensure CFD’s ability to provide high-quality, consistent emergency services to the Cedarburg community.
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What does a YES vote mean? What does a NO vote mean?
If the referendum is rejected by a majority of voters in either community the tax levy associated with this measure will not occur. Cedarburg Fire Department will reduce staffing back to 2021 levels.