Item 3.7 Wright County 2026 2027 Assessor Contract
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty December 9, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Attorney Kendall 3.7 – Assessor Services
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve an Assessment Services Agreement.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Yes No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Otsego contracts with Wright County for annual assessment services through a formal Assessment Services
Agreement. This agreement would provide for 2026 and 2027 property assessment services, which relates to taxes
payable in 2027 and 2028.
The Wright County Board has offered the assessment services agreement with no change in rates when compared to the
current agreement. For reference, here is a summary of rates by year and respective actual costs and/or budget
amounts.
2018 $11.50 $101,911 (Actual)
2019 $12.00 $112,976 (Actual)
2020 $13.00 $125,118 (Actual)
2021 $14.00 $139,898 (Actual)
2022 $14.00 $151,608 (Actual)
2023 $15.00 $161,020 (Actual)
2024 $15.00 $162,700 (Actual)
2025 $15.00 $165,735 (Budgeted)
2026 $15.00 TBD – Will depend on number of parcels.
2027 $15.00 TBD – Will depend on number of parcels.
The Administrative Subcommittee was presented with this information at their December 4, 2024, meeting and provided
direction for City Council consideration of approval.
City Attorney Kendall has reviewed the Assessment Services Agreement and had no comment.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Assessment Services Agreement
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the 2026 - 2027 Assessment Services Agreement between the City of Otsego and Wright County.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Assessor Department (41550)
Yes