Groveton keeps same tax rate

GROVETON — The Groveton City Council adopted a proposed tax rate of .91, or 91 cents per $100 property valuation, a rate that has been unchanged for three years.

The approval came at the Sept. 28 meeting.

Additionally, the council adopted the FY 2027 budget and approved the resolution for tax roll submitted by the Trinity Council Appraisal District.

In a related matter, the council approved a resolution to exempt a portion of the valuation for Angel Daycare.

In other business, the council:

• postponed action on the handling and disposal of evidence from the former Police Department;
• discussed the new well project beginning in mid-2027;
• discussed the maintenance of fire hydrants;
• postponed approving the bids on digital water meters;
• discussed the placement of Flock cameras within the city;
• approved the financial statement for August;
• approved purchasing roadway safety signs; and
• approved purchasing a new City Hall sign.