City approves budget publication

The Fort Scott City Commission approved publication of the 2013 city budget in The Fort Scott Tribune during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon.

Next year's budget includes a $6.4 million general fund and a plan to keep the overall mill levy flat at 48.8 mills. Assessed valuations increased from $45,253,294 to $46,038,997 in the 2013 budget.

The budget shows about $13.6 million in net expenditures and about $2.2 million in property tax generated through Bourbon County taxpayers. Debt service increased from $18.9 million in the 2012 budget to $22.9 million in next year's budget.

Next on the commission's agenda concerning the budget is a public hearing at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 to consider adoption of the final budget and answer any questions from taxpayers on the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad valorem tax.

Detailed budget information is available at City Hall and will be available at this hearing.