COUNTY BUDGET HEARING WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 -- 2:47 PM
The Clark County Board of Supervisors will hold their annual budget hearing at 7:00 p.m. at the Clark County Courthouse, Wednesday night.The budget proposed by the Finance Committee includes $800,000 in new revenue from the half-percent county sales tax, which will be implemented January 1.
The county also received an additional $700,000 in federal aid for the Clark County Health Care Center.
While the tax levy will increase the maximum 2% allowed under state limits, the tax rate is expected to drop nearly .50-cents per thousand dollars of property.
The board will also take up a resolution to borrow $600,000 for additional highway resurfacing.
The resolution requires a ?-majority vote. If approved, the budget would also need to be amended from the floor.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.