Show All Answers

1. When are City Commission meetings held?

City Commission meetings are usually held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at City Hall; however, if a holiday falls on that date, the Commission will reschedule the meeting. The Commission also holds study sessions when needed.

2. What is a mill levy?

Many state and local jurisdictions raise money from property taxes based on the value of property each person or business owns. The mill levy represents how much of your property's taxable value will be charged in property taxes. The mill levy is the "tax rate" that is applied to the assessed value of a property. One mill is one dollar per $1,000 of assessed value.

3. Why does the City keep increasing my taxes?

The City mill levy accounts for less than 10% of the total assessment of taxes in Pratt. See the Taxing Information section of this site for additional information.

4. How can I obtain a copy of an ordinance or resolution?

You can call the City Clerk's Office at 620-672-5571 and request a copy.