Chillicothe City Council Approved $22.2 Million Budget

The Chillicothe City Budget of $22,232,797 was approved by the City Council Monday evening. City Auditor Allison Jefferies presented the budget to the Council.  Jefferies talked about several areas that saw changes from last year.

Increases on sales tax projections, added Recreational Marijuana Tax,
Includes a 5% Cost of Living increase and additional for Police officers, Detectives, and Medics

The budget includes several requests for funding by community organizations.  The amounts approved include:

Riding With Our Veterans……………………………. $500

Chamber of Commerce……………………………. $5,875

YMCA…………………………………………………. $35,000

Main Street………………………………………….. $30,000

OATS Transportation……………………………… $10,000

Arts Council…………………………………………… $5,000

Grand River Multipurpose Center……………….. $5,000

Hope Haven Industries…………………………….. $2,500

MU Extension…………………………………………. $5,000

 

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