City of Dakota City

The City Council is the City legislative body, with the power to enact and enforce all ordinances and resolutions. Four Council Members are elected at-large, by all voters of the City. The four members of Council, along with the Mayor, act only by ordinance, resolution or motion. They adopt and may alter the annual budget and confirm the Mayor's appointments. Council is responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds, the awarding of contracts and the approval of City expenditures. Council may lease or dispose of the City's real estate and may levy assessments against property. Council determines its own rules of procedure, and its meetings are open to the public.

The General Fund is primarily funded with local property tax dollars.
Purpose:
Maintain streets, parkways and boulevards

Storm sewer collection

Parks and public safety

Provides treated water

Collects and disposes of sanitary sewer