04/14/2023
We’d like to clear up a misconception we’ve heard in the community.
QUESTION: Will the community building raise my taxes.
ANSWER: NO.
1.) The building will be owned by the City of Plainview. Municipal property is not taxed.
2.) The city cannot raise taxes. It has reached the maximum levy allowed by the State of Nebraska.
3.)The City will not issue a bond for this project. The full cost will be raised by donations and grants. This was decided at a council meeting last fall.
4.) Properties surrounding the building will not see an increase in property valuation due to the construction of this facility. As a municipal facility this building will not be taxed and is not considered in the same category as residential property.
5.) The management of this facility will be a non- profit board. Monies generated by this facility will go to the non profit for the long term care and maintenance of the building and to cover employee salaries.
*** IF you have questions regarding this facility please contact Susan Norris - City of Plainview Economic Development***