Palouse pool levy will rise

The Palouse City Council has approved an increased excess property tax pool operation and maintenance levy to be on the general election ballot Nov. 8.

At its July 26 meeting, the council voted to increase the annual levy proposal by $3,000. It has been at $28,000 since 2012.

The one-year funds would be used to pay for painting the pool.

The increase is estimated to cost the owner of a $175,000 home approximately $9.63 more than the past four pool levies.

In discussion, council members decided that if they did not act now, it will cost more to repair over time.