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May 18, 2005

Jamestown budget

The proposed Jamestown budget was revealed on Tuesday. Here's a look at it. The budget will be considered at a public hearing at 7 p.m. on June 21. If you have questions, call the Town of Jamestown: 454-1138.

Property taxes: These will stay the same: 35 cents per $100 of assessed value.

Permits and fees: Building permits will go from $25 to $35. Residential rezoning fees from $25 to $50, commercial rezoning fees from $25 to $50. A new zoning variance fee, suggested to be $50, also is on the budget.

Water and sewer rates: Both will rise by 5 percent for in-town residents. The last increase was in 2003.

Golf fees: Cart and green fees will rise by $1 across the board.

Town staff salaries: These are increasing, in order to give staff 3 percent or 4 percent raises.

Posted by at May 18, 2005 11:51 AM