The City of Mesquite is dropping its property tax rate by $.05 and will still report a revenue increase in the $306 million budget approved by the City Council on Monday.
The council approved dropping the tax rate from $0.70862 per $100 of valuation to $0.65814 and will still realize an increase in property tax revenue of more than $3.6 million, a 5.43% increase over last year. That includes property tax of $1.1 million from new property.
Mayor Daniel Aleman Jr. said the new budget will allow the city to make street repairs, and improve public safety while setting a tax rate competitive with other nearby cities.
"We are a growing city and an aging city with many needs. This budget will help us move forward in a number of areas," Aleman said.
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MESQUITE BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
- A 3% salary increase for all employees and additional funding for market adjustments for competitive pay.
- Nine additional firefighter positions for a future station.
- Two additional police officers including an additional School Resource Officer for Horn High School.
- A bilingual communications position.
- Additional staffing for Economic Development, Municipal Court, Public Safety Dispatch, Solid Waste, Parks Maintenance, and Code Enforcement.
- Additional funding for roadways, parks, and public safety projects to accelerate the timeline for several much-needed projects.
Visit The City of Mesquite website to find more information about the budget and city finances.
