The Independence City Commission will hold open hearings on the 2026 budget and on exceeding the revenue neutral rate at tonight's regular meeting.
The proposed mill levy for the 2026 budget is 53.757 mills which is equal to 2025's actuial rate. The estimated rate is expected to bring in just over $3.8 million for the city in the coming year. The public is invited to attend the meeting on comment on the budget and the RNR. In other business, commissioners will consider a 30-minute parking stall in the 100 block of West Myrtle, the purchase of a new backhoe for the Water/Sewer Department, and the approval of a new city ordinance to allow the use of ATVs and other utility vehicles for first responders.
The commission will also present a life saving award to an Independence paramedic and a firefighter.
Tonight's meeting begins at 5:30 in the Commission Room at City Hall. The public is invited to attend in person or to view the meeting online via the City's website.
