Crete City Council Budget Hearing City Hall September 22nd, 2026, (Condensed, entire copy available at the office of the City Clerk). Mayor Bauer called the meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were the following Council Members: Crisman, Frans, Newmyer, Strehle, and Fitzgerald Absent: Papik A Budget Hearing to hear testimony in support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget was held. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained a presentation that included the Property Taxes for Non-Bond Purposes, Principal and Interest on Bonds, and Total Personal and Real Property Tax Required. Ourada further explained the General Fund Requirements and 10 Year General Fund (Operations) Levy History. Ourada stated that the City of Crete lost $636,000 of Municipal Equalization Funds for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year which was a major reason for the increased levy request. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. CR — September 30, 2026 ZNEZ
