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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The city of Decatur is releasing new details about a city project helping fund a new daycare facility in Decaturs urban core.

The estimated costs to purchase and renovation of the former Wee Folk Childcare building have more than tripled.

Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton has announced he intends to retire in May 2024.Wrighton made the public announcement at the December 4th Decatur City Council

City Manager Scot Wrighton has announced plans to retire. This is a developing story that will be updated.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton announced his plans to retire in May 2024.

The $90.6 million budget is about $500,000 less than initially proposed, a reflection of councils desire for a smaller property tax increase and the need to reduce expenses in tandem.

But that didnt stop two city council members from expressing opposition to the potential move, echoing concerns expressed by parents, teachers, administrators and alumni from nearby St. Teresa High School.

The city council signaled that it will nix a proposed 7% increase in the property tax levy, voting instead to advance an estimate only 3% higher than last years levy.

Nov. 16—DECATUR — An increase in the citys property tax levy and a tax on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu are included in city manager Scot Wrightons 2024 budget

Tax and fee increases would balance the proposed $91.1 million general fund budget.