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Lee County finance committee previews preliminary budget, flags $6.3 million capital plan and 3.74% levy increase
Summary
At a Lee County Board meeting, the county's finance committee reviewed a preliminary budget showing a small positive balance, discussed roughly $6.3 million in capital spending and a preliminary 3.74% levy increase that likely avoids a December truth-in-taxation hearing.
At a Lee County Board meeting, the county finance committee reported a preliminary budget showing a modest positive balance and outlined large capital needs and a tentative levy increase. Jim Scheelein, a member of the finance committee, reported the committee met that morning to review monthly and quarterly results and a preliminary budget that will be presented again in October. The committee said the general fund is roughly $3,600–$3,800 in the black in the…
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