Munster Clerk-Treasurer Dave Shafer presented the town’s 2013 advertised budget of about $47.68 million.
“Traditionally, the budgets are advertised high. We don’t want to leave any money on the table,” Shafer said. “We want to capture as much revenue as possible with the certified budget (approved by the state).”
Assistant Town Manager Clay Johnson pointed out some items in the budget before the council’s vote.
“There is built into this budget a 2.75 percent salary increase and a 4.1 percent contribution for insurance,” he said.
The council approved the budget with the expected property tax levy of about $14.49 million and a total tax rate of $1.2358 per $100 of assessed value.
On Tuesday, the budget forms signed by the council members were electronically forwarded to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.
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