Summary
Council got the third-quarter income tax revenue report, passed the 2026 appropriation ordinance, and certified the Budget Commission's tax rates to the County Auditor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The levy certification locks in the property tax rates that fund city services for the year.
City services funded by the adopted budget and certified levies.
City infrastructure projects that rely on TIF funds could see reduced allocations.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Regular Meeting — October 19, 2026
Council got the third-quarter income tax revenue report, passed the 2026 appropriation ordinance, and certified the Budget Commission's tax rates to the County Auditor.
City Council Public Hearing & Committee Meeting — October 12, 2026
Auditor Harper shared the city's 3rd quarter financials, showing solid income tax and permit revenues but noting funding gaps in TIF districts due to retail property reappraisals.
Lorain City Schools leaders discuss budget crisis at town hall meeting
Lorain City Schools leaders discuss budget crisis at town hall meeting Cleveland.com
Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) — February 12, 2026
City officials discussed whether surplus Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds could be used to help Lorain City Schools, which face an 11-mil levy and severe budget deficits.
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