CITY OF MILFORD BUDGET HEARINGS SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 The following is a condensed form of minutes: A complete copy is on file at the Milford City Hall, 402 1st St., Milford, NE, or on the city’s website: milfordne.gov The Mayor and Council met in special session on September 22, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Mayor Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Bauer, Freeman, Parks. Absent: DeLong. Also present: Brooke Seachord with JEO and TeSelle. Nebraska Open Meetings Act requirement met. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PRESENTATIONS: Public Hearing – Budget Hearing and Budget Summary for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year: Mayor Kelley opened the Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Budget at 7:01 pm. Mayor Kelley opened the floor for any questions, comments, or concerns from anyone in attendance. Mayor Kelley provided comparables from last year’s levy and property tax request. 2025 the levy was 0.493050, 2026 will be 0.479343. Property tax request in 2025 was 842,744.00 and the 2026 request is 884,599.99. The goal was to decrease spending. He appreciated everyone’s effort to stay mindful of the request this year as we have had some big projects in the past that we wanted to complete. With no comments, questions or concerns Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing at 7:06pm. Public Hearing Setting the Final Tax Request for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year for the General Fund at $816,599.99 and the Bond Fund at $68,000.00: Mayor Kelley opened the Public Hearing for comments and questions on Setting the Final Tax Request for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year for the General Fund at $816,599.99 and the Bond Fund at $68,000.00 at 7:06 pm. No comments, concerns or questions were posed to the board, Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 pm. Public Hearing on the Six Year Road and Street Plan: Mayor Kelley opened the Public Hearing for comments and questions on the Six Year Road and Street Plan at 7:08 pm. Discussion and review of the One & Six Year Plan had been held at a previous meeting. Hearing no further comments, concerns or questions Mayor Kelley closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 pm. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned. Jeanne Hoggins, City Clerk Patrick L. Kelley, Mayor SCI — September 30, 2026 ZNEZ
