Baker City Council to vote on property tax rate, budget amendment
The Baker City Council is set to hold second readings on a new property tax rate and a budget amendment for the current fiscal year at its upcoming meeting. No decisions were made in the past two weeks, as the most recent meeting on June 25 was an agenda-only session with minutes not yet published.
Property tax rate and budget amendment
The council will consider Ordinance 1455, which would amend the 2025-2026 budget appropriations, and Ordinance 1456, adopting a tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 based on reappraisal. Both ordinances are on second reading. Exact dollar amounts and the proposed tax rate were not provided in the agenda.
Appointments and public comment rules
Three resolutions are also on the agenda:
- Reappointing Landon Saunders to the Baker Airport Board.
- Appointing Bill Pettus to the Senior Citizens Board.
- Adopting new rules for public comments during meetings.
All items were listed on the June 25 agenda, but no votes have been recorded yet.
Coming up
The council will hold a public hearing on July 9 to discuss Ordinance No. 1457, which would update regulations in the city's Historical Zoning Area. The ordinance would repeal Ordinance 1367, amend Zoning Ordinances 789, 810, and 1220, and revise Municipal Code Article V, Section 5.092 regarding historical zoning.
Also on July 9, the Baker Planning Commission will consider major residential zoning changes. The proposal would restructure existing residential districts R1-R4 and create three new districts (R5-R7) to better organize multi-family housing and introduce new landscaping and open space requirements. The commission will also review a site plan for the Scalepoint TN-1 Data Processing Center on Flatwoods Road and a final plat for the Re-Division of Jackson Heights at Jackson Avenue and Park Street.
Both meetings are open to the public. Check the city’s official website for times and locations.
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