The West Point City Council held a work session on Aug. 25. During the session, the council held a public hearing for comments on the 2026 millage rate. The public hearing was closed after no response from citizens. Councilmember Dr. Joseph Downs III moved to keep the millage rate at 7.852 mills. The motion passed unanimously. West Point City Manager Ed Moon informed the council about the 2027 budget calendar. He told the council they could discuss budget ideas with him after the meeting through Sept. 18. Department budgets are due by Friday, Sept. 25, and department heads can begin the submission process now. Moon will prepare the budget from Sept. 28 to Oct. 27, after which it will be released to both the public and the West Point City Council. The first public hearing for the 2027 budget will be held on Nov. 9, with the second happening on Dec. 1 during the regularly scheduled city council meetings. Moon added that by then, the council will have all the information needed to move forward. The budget is scheduled for adoption on Dec. 14, with distribution to department heads the day after. The purchase of property at West 12th Street was discussed by City Attorney Alex Dixon. He informed the council of the unused portion of city street and said that it provides access to Manna Fellowship Church and an empty lot slated for the construction of apartment buildings. Dixon said the city contacted both the church and the property owner, and both declined to purchase. The…
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