BOCC also approves tentative MSBU budget.
by Kathy Foster
Meeting in a short session Wednesday afternoon, Washington County commissioners approved the following items:
- Tentative Millage Rate of 8.9735 mills, with all commissioners voting in favor of the motion.
- Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, with all commissioners voting in favor of the motion.
- Tentative MSBU Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 for $877,500, with all commissioners voting in favor of the motion.
BOCC Chair Tray Hawkins said the Board does not have an increase above the rolled-back rate of 9.1592. He also pointed out that the tentative millage rate for the budget year 2018-2019 is 8.9735, which is -2.03% lower than the rolled back rate. The proposed millage will generate proposed taxes of $7,612,851.
Commissioners said the final budget hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 19th at 5:05 p.m. at the County Governmental Annex located at 1331 South Boulevard in Chipley.