NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at Shipshewana Town Hall, 345 N Morton St, Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of SHIPSHEWANA CIVIL TOWN, LaGrange County, Indiana that the proper officers of Shipshewana Civil Town will conduct a public hearing on the year 2026 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of Shipshewana Civil Town not more than seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy to which taxpayers object. If a petition is filed, Shipshewana Civil Town shall adopt with the budget a finding concerning the objections in the petition and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the proper officers of Shipshewana Civil Town will meet to adopt the following budget:
The Notice to Taxpayers is available online at budgetnotices.in.gov or by calling (888) 739-9826.
| Fund Name | Budget Estimate | Max Estimated Funds to be Raised | Excessive Levy Appeals | Current Tax Levy | Levy % Diff (Col 3 / Col 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005-CASINO/RIVERBOAT | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 0061-RAINY DAY | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 0101-GENERAL | $1,489,445 | $850,000 | $0 | $708,207 | 20.02% |
| 0254-LOCAL INCOME TAX | $132,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 0706-LOCAL ROAD & STREET | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 0708-MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY | $386,905 | $400,000 | $0 | $344,870 | 15.99% |
| 1108-MUNICIPAL FIRE | $246,295 | $85,000 | $0 | $79,453 | 6.98% |
| 1191-CUMULATIVE FIRE SPECIAL | $160,000 | $40,000 | $0 | $35,754 | 11.88% |
| 1303-PARK | $78,450 | $67,000 | $0 | $61,093 | 9.67% |
| 2379-CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMP (CIG TAX) | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 2391-CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT | $100,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $53,685 | 30.39% |
| 2411-ECONOMIC DEV INCOME TAX CREDIT | $125,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9500-Appreciation | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9501-Food & Beverage Tax | $303,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9502-ARP Coronavirus Recovery Grant Fund | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9504-TIF | $1,864,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9505-Local Law | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9507-STATE GRANT CC | $1,500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9509-Unrestricted Gift Fund | $1,100,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 9510-Buggy License Plate Fees (Collection for County) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Totals | $7,629,195 | $1,512,000 | $0 | $1,283,062 |
