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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livonia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Part-time Parks and Recreation wage adjustments
Wage rates and classifications for part-time Parks and Recreation employees would be adjusted.
Employee assistance and insurance programs
The city would renew workers' compensation and liability/property insurance covering December 2026 through November 2028.
Workers' compensation insurance savings
Competitive pressure drove the excess coverage price from $190K down to $150K a year, saving the city meaningfully on a required insurance renewal.
Fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments
Leaf pickup, recycling, transit staffing and bus repairs, cable fund shortfalls and higher Great Lakes Water Authority bills are driving year-end amendments. Council Member Carrie Budzinski pressed whether these costs were built into next year's budget.
Fiscal year 2026 budget amendments
Leaf pickup, recycling, transit staffing and bus repairs, cable fund shortfalls and higher Great Lakes Water Authority bills are driving year-end amendments. Council Member Carrie Budzinski pressed whether these costs were built into next year's budget.
Proposed FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Millage
The proposed $235 million budget is on the table, with property tax revenue projected at $79.8 million. Residents should know their average city tax bill is about $1,404/year and that only 32 cents of every tax dollar stays with the city. Big question marks: aging buildings and rising repair costs.