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The tax levy on real estate in Webb City is going down, but the city’s revenue is still expected to increase by $34,753.
An ordinance setting the total levy at .6670 per $100 of assessed valuation was approved following a public hearing Monday by the Webb City Council.
The city’s total tax levy for 2024 was .7049.
According to Jasper County, new construction for fell from $2,203,610 to $744,810.
Total anticipated revenue is expected to increase from $1,024,259 in 2024 to $1,059,012 in 2025.
Of the $34,753 increase, 85.71% ($29,785) is attributed to reassessment. New construction accounts for $4,968 of the increase.
The 2025 total levy of .6670 includes: .3510 for the general fund; .2364 for the library fund, and .0796 for the park fund.
The lower tax rate does not mean you can expect the tax you owe at the end of the year to go down – because the valuation of your house has likely gone up with the housing market.
The Missouri Independent has an explainer about tax rates.
The council approved the Route 66 mural project at a cost not to exceed $15,000.
WOW Printing will place a frame on the west side of the Coyne Building overlooking the Route 66 Tourist Information Center, which doubles as the Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce Office.
The first mural in the frame will celebrate Webb City being on Route 66, which will be in its 100th year in 2026.
Included in the project will be a new billboard at the roundabout and painting the Route 66 shield on one of the remaining concrete streetcar overpass structures on East Daugherty street.
Mayor Lynn Ragsdale noted that the United States will be celebrating its 250th year in 2026, and Webb City will be 150 years old.
Webb City’s centennial celebration of Route 66 will begin with the Christmas parade.
The council approved the staff recommendation to put eight surplus public works items up for sale during the the City of Joplin’s auction.
Items to be included in the auction list are:
The auction will be held Sept. 13 at the Joplin Public Works Department site on West Second Street.
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Council members got a preview of two matters that may be on their Sept. 8 meeting agenda:
– Austin Richardson, representing DW Real Estate, owner of Cardinal Towers, asked for the city’s support in its application for a program that will enable reconstruction of the multi-level low-income housing complex at 324 N. Tom Street.
– Kathie England, represented the Downown Alliance, which is requesting the city’s support for a downtown event on Saturday, Oct. 25.