St. George City officials project tax revenues will increase approximately 3.5 percent for the new fiscal year, bringing the city's general fund to just under $44 million. It's the first budget to show a revenue increase in three years. And that means some capital gains projects will finally be taken off the back burner. Six new projects totaling more than $10 million were recommended in the 2012 budget. They included $3 million toward a match on improvements on Red Hills Parkway, $1 million in road widening for Dixie Drive and $2 million in Washington Fields drainage improvements. The Spectrum
According to the budget message given to Washington City Council members on Wednesday, the city had a 3.5 percent growth rate and collected 9 percent more in sales tax in 2011 than 2010. The total budget for 2012 has been set at $44,139,738. Carter said the total budget for 2010-11 was estimated at $39,501,427. Because of a more stable economic outlook, the 2012 budget also reflects the addition of new positions within the city, ending a "no-hire" policy. The Spectrum
