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the skinny on the final outcome of the tax rate discussion in both city and county

Here’s the skinny on the final outcome of the tax rate discussion in both city and county:

2007 real estate tax rate, per $100 assessed value 95¢ 68¢
2006 real estate tax rate, per $100 assessed value 99¢ 74¢
Operating budget increase 11.3% 5.6%
Real estate assessment increases 14% 30%*
Predicted local revenue increase from real estate taxes 12% 8.7%
Tax increase for $250,000 home (assuming average assessment increase) $233 $360

* County assessments are biennial
Sources: City Manager’s Office; County Executive’s Office