Havelock Board of Commissioners considers FY2027 budget with $0.75 tax rate, utility fee increases
The Havelock Board of Commissioners on June 22 weighed a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget that would keep the property tax rate at $0.75 per $100 valuation while raising water, sewer and solid waste fees. A final vote on the spending plan and other items was scheduled, but official minutes have not yet been published, leaving specific outcomes unconfirmed. Elsewhere in city government, two board meetings have been cancelled, and a community arts group focused on planning seasonal events.
Board of Commissioners
The June 22 agenda included a public hearing and vote on rezoning 1.73 acres at 130 E. Main St. to Light Industrial, followed by consideration of the FY2026‑27 Budget Ordinance. The budget proposal set a tax levy of $0.75 per $100 of valuation plus fee increases: water up 7.5%, sewer up 20%, and solid waste up 7.5%. Other items on the table were:
- Approval of S.B. 473 appropriations to local nonprofits, with required recusals by certain board members.
- Acceptance of a final purchase offer for city‑owned property at 820 Fontana Blvd., where no upset bids were received.
- A consent agenda containing a FY2025‑26 budget amendment, utility write‑offs, and a contract with the chamber of commerce.
Because minutes remain unavailable, whether each measure passed, failed, or was tabled is not yet part of the public record.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 24 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No public hearings or variance requests were pending.
Community Arts & Appearance Committee
Meeting on July 2, this committee discussed upcoming arts initiatives and events. Members took up a vote on the design and color of committee T‑shirts and began preparations for several community projects, including:
- Planning the 2027 TEC Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Salute the Boot displays.
- Organizing staffing for city mural updates and Art in the Park.
- Coordinating the 2026 Christmas in the Park celebration and selecting a leadership appointment for that event.
No formal decisions were reported.
Coming up
The next scheduled city meeting—the Planning Board on July 7—has been cancelled for lack of agenda items. As of press time, no other board or commission meetings are slated within the next two weeks. Residents should monitor the city website for any late‑scheduled sessions.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.