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

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