Preliminary 2026 levy to be considered by Worthington council

A resolution approving the proposed City of Worthington tax levy for 2026 is scheduled to be considered during Monday's city council meeting, 

The proposed levy of $9,058,874 breaks down into an operating levy of $8,043,132 and special taxes of $1,015,742. The proposed levy represents a 14.00% increase over the 2025 levy. The proposed levy is an amount not to exceed and may be lowered, but not raised, for the final levy certification in December.

Also slated to be considered during today's meeting is a resolution approving the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's 2026 proposed levy of $218,000, which is an increase of $7,200 over 2025.

The city council is scheduled to host a meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss the final 2026 budget and levy. A Truth in Taxation Hearing will take place at this time, and public input will be taken prior to adoption.

In a separate item on the agenda for Monday, council members will consider a resolution declaring the costs to be assessed — and ordering preparation of the proposed assessment --- for a street construction project on 27th Street from 1,300 feet to 2,570 feet from Nobles County 59. A separate resolution would call for a public hearing on the matter to be scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13.