(STURGIS) – The budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will be discussed Wednesday by the Sturgis City Commission.

At 5 PM, the Commissioners will have a final budget review, which includes the changes made since the work session held July 17.

Then during the regular meeting, the Commission will be presented with a request to set a public hearing on August 14, prior to the final adoption of the annual operating budget.

During the June 26 meeting, by a vote of 4-3 the Commissioners voted down a motion to approve the millage rate of 11.6689 mills. Mayor Frank Perez cast one of the No votes at that time, and explains why. LINKC.

After some intense discussion, the Commissioners voted 5-2 to set the operating millage at 11.08 mills.

City Clerk-Treasurer Ken Rhodes says at the rate of 11.6689 mills, one mill would generate $300,000 for the City. With the new rate of 11.08 mills, one mill would generate just over $176,000.

Both the final budget review and the regular meeting Wednesday are open to the public.

The City Charter requires the Commission adopt a budget on or before August 20.