The Woodstock City Council Monday night adopted a 2015-2016 property tax of 6. 992 mills, a revenue-neutral rollback from last year’s 7.25.

The rollback decision stems from news that the city’s property tax digest for 2015 is up 8.4 percent to some $1.02 billion. City finance director Robert Porche told the council that about 300 assessment appeals remain to be decided. Porche said he expected “some movement” in the final digest as a result of the appeals, although he said it appears the changes would be less than in 2014.

The council also approved a final, roughly $3.24 million contract with ASTRA Group for construction of the long-anticipated amphitheater project. Plans include grass terraced seating for some 5-6,000 people, a bandshell, retaining walls and restrooms.

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The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival takes place Saturday beginning at The King Center and ending at Piedmont Park. Due to sponsorship difficulties, the event was shortened from three days to two this year. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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