Council to vote on property tax millage, surplus firearms disposal; budget ordinances introduced for future action
MANDEVILLE — Property tax rates, budget preparations, and surplus firearms disposal headline Thursday’s Mandeville City Council meeting, with several key ordinances up for adoption and others introduced for future consideration.
The most consequential vote of the night is the expected adoption of Ordinance 25-13, which would formally set the adjusted property tax millage rates for 2025. These rates help fund general operations and the Mandeville Police Department. The measure aligns with constitutional and state mandates and follows public hearings on the tax structure.
Ordinance 25-13, which sought to set the city’s general operations millage at 2.79 mills and add a separate 0.34-mill levy for police, failed in a 2-2 tie on June 26th. Councilman at Large Jason Zuckerman and District III Councilwoman Jill Lane voted against it because they wanted to wait until the council was presented the 2026 budget, which happened last week.
The measure was re-advertised to comply with state law and placed on the July 10th agenda.
Also on the agenda is Ordinance 25-23, which proposes declaring several city-owned firearms as surplus. If passed, the ordinance would allow the mayor to donate, exchange, or dispose of the items and sign all related documentation. The firearms are no longer deemed necessary for municipal use.
In new business, council members will consider Resolution 25-37, which would authorize the mayor to enter a professional services agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for a feasibility study on the proposed Mandeville Living Shoreline — a project aimed at bolstering coastal resilience. Another item, Resolution 25-38, would secure janitorial services from Natural Disinfection Solutions, LLC.
Several ordinances will be introduced but not voted on until a future meeting, including:
- Ordinance 25-24, which would amend a state lease to expand the city’s water bottom lease area;
- Ordinance 25-25, the city’s operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26;
- Ordinance 25-26, the corresponding capital improvements budget.
These items are expected to receive detailed discussion and public input before being brought to a vote in August.
The agenda also includes a number of standard items grouped under the consent agenda, such as liquor license approvals, event permits for fall festivals, and a resolution amending a contract with Desire Line, LLC. These will be approved in globo unless pulled for separate discussion.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Mandeville City Hall.
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