City of Bemidji ends 2022 with budget surplus
Despite projections earlier in the year showing a deficit, the city of Bemidji completed 2022 with a surplus, as outlined in the annual financial review on Tuesday.
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Despite projections earlier in the year showing a deficit, the city of Bemidji completed 2022 with a surplus, as outlined in the annual financial review on Tuesday.
In its work session on Monday, the Bemidji City Council provided feedback on six proposed options for the future of city hall and the Bemidji Fire Station.
During the Bemidji City Council’s meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, a Truth in Taxation hearing was held as a part of the 2023 budget process and the council unanimously approved the display of three tribal flags in city hall.
The Bemidji City Council has approved a preliminary 5% increase to the city tax levy for 2023, though this number won’t be finalized until December.
In its work session on Monday, Aug. 8, the Bemidji City Council discussed the budget for 2023, and what percentage to increase the tax levy by in the face of inflation and other rising costs.