Milton To Hold Public Hearings On Proposed Millage Rate

MILTON, GA — The City of Milton has set the public hearings schedule to discuss the proposed 2019 millage rate.

As part of those public hearings, staff will present multiple millage rate options to the City Council for consideration including a return to the capped millage rate of 4.731 mills. This is the same millage rate that was used to calculate Milton property tax bills from 2006 until 2017 and excludes the separately calculated greenspace bond millage rate.

"Advertising at the capped millage rate provides full transparency to the public regarding the maximum potential tax increase, while preserving the opportunity for more detailed Council discussions on millage rate options and service levels," said Finance Director Bernadette Harvill.

Georgia law requires three public hearings to be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on the advertised millage rate and staff presentation. The public hearings will be held at Milton City Hall, located at 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA 30004, on the following dates and times:

• Monday, July 22 at 9 a.m.
• Monday, July 22 at 6 p.m.
• Monday, August 12 at 5:45 p.m.

The final public hearing and adoption of the millage rate will take place during the special called City Council meeting on August 12 at 5:45 p.m. These public hearings are held in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 et seq. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these public hearings.

Questions regarding the proposed millage rate should be forwarded to the Milton Finance Department at 678-242-2510.