Fire Millage Proposal
Evart · Osceola County County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the City of Evart, Osceola County, be authorized to levy a millage annually in an amount not to exceed 2.0 mills ($2.00 per each $1,000 of taxable value), of which 1.8422 mills is a renewal of the previously authorized millage that expired in 2025 and.1578 mill is new additional millage, for six (6) years, 2026 through 2031, inclusive, to provide funds for operating, equipping, constructing, and purchasing for the Evart Area Joint Fire Department or for any other purpose authorized by law for fire service purposes? The estimate of the revenue the City will collect in the first year of levy (2026) if the millage is approved is approximately $95,500. A portion of the revenue collected may be subject to capture by the City of Evart Downtown Development Authority.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Evart voters are asked whether the City of Evart may levy up to 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) annually for six years, 2026 through 2031 inclusive. Of that total, 1.8422 mills is a renewal of a previously authorized millage that expired in 2025, and .1578 mill is new additional millage. The funds would support the Evart Area Joint Fire Department or other fire service purposes authorized by law. About $95,500 is estimated for 2026, the first year of the levy. A portion may be captured by the Downtown Development Authority. A yes vote approves the millage; a no vote rejects it.
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