Town Plans $7 Million Budget; Public Hearing June 20
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
June 10, 2013
The Town of Cape Charles proposes to spend almost $7.2 million in the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
Estimated income and expenses are shown in the table below.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at St. Charles Parish Hall to receive written and oral comments on all proposed disbursements.
The budget will be discussed and brought to a vote a week after the public hearing at a special meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Town Hall.
Following are proposed tax rates and user fees:
Vehicle Tax: $31 per state registered vehicle, (Trailers $18, Golf Cart Decal $31)
Real Estate Tax: $.2759 per $100; Personal Property Tax $2 per $100; Boat Tax $0.01 per $100
Transient Occupancy Tax: 3%; Meals Tax: 5%; Admissions Tax: 3%; Short Term Rental Tax: 1%
WATER RATE:
Residential 0-2,000 gal.: $34.50 minimum; 2,001 to 5,000 gal.: $2.63 per 1,000; 5,001 to 10,000: $3.75 per 1,000; 10,001 to 15,000 gals: $5.00 per 1,000; Over 15,000 gals: $7.50 per 1,000;
Commercial 0-2,000 gal: $34.50 minimum; 2,001-10,000 gal: $2.50 per 1,000; 10,001-15,000 gals: $3.75 per 1,000; Over 15,000 gals: $5.00 per 1,000
SEWER RATE:
Residential 0-2,000 gal.: $60.85 minimum; 2,001 to 5,000 gal.: $4.11 per 1,000; 5,001 to 10,000 gals: $5.85 per 1,000; 10,001 to 15,000: $7.80 per 1,000; Over 15,000 gals: $11.70 per 1,000;
Commercial 0-2000 gal: $60.85 minimum; 2,001-10,000 gals: $3.90 per 1,000; 10,001-15,000 gals: $5.85 per 1,000; Over 15,000 gals: $7.80 per 1,000
GARBAGE: $12.57 per month
COMBINED MINIMUM MONTHLY WATER BILL (water, sewer, garbage): $107.92
Move Cars for Street Sweeping June 10-13
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be sweeping the streets in the Historic District Monday through Thursday, June 10-13.
The North Side of Avenues and the West Side of Streets will be done on Monday, 6/10, and Tuesday, 6/11.
The South Side of Avenues and the East Side of Streets will be done on Wednesday, 6/12, and Thursday, 6/13. [Read more…]
Tall Ships Festival Boasts Elizabethan Actors
A colorful troupe of Elizabethan re-enactors will again recreate life of the 16th century for visitors of all ages at the Tall Ships At Cape Charles festival June 14-16, complementing the historic tall ships gracing the Town Harbor. [Read more…]
