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Beaver Creek city levy may increase 5.5 percent

By
Lori Sorenson

In other business at the meeting, Beaver Creek council members approved a preliminary levy for taxes payable in 2020.
They set the levy at $127,000, which would be an increase of $6,500, or a 5.5 percent increase, over the current levy.
By statute, cities must establish a preliminary levy in September, but it may be lowered (not increased) for the final levy, which is certified in December.
 
Splash pad seeks funds
The council has been exploring options for a splash pad in the city park near the ball diamond on the southeast side of town.
At their Sept. 18 meeting, council members discussed funding sources — grants, donation and fundraising events — to support the project.
They’re considering a 20-by-40-foot oval splash pad with timed water jets surrounded by an 8-foot-wide observation deck.
The council has agreed to provide up to $100,000 for the project, but initial estimates for the amenities under consideration would be closer to $150,000.
“We’re not going to pay 100 percent,” Teune said.
“But I really hope it goes through. It will be a good thing for the community.”

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