The first budget workshop of the year for the 2015-2016 fiscal year was held by the Washington City Council last night. A number of such budget workshops will be held over the next few weeks as the council prioritizes projects and allocates funding to various line items. The estimated balance for July 1, 2015, for the general fund budget overall is approximately $940,000. Items the council will consider include the municipal building project regarding the former library building, a sidewalk along East Washington to Walmart, the sewer budget and the airport budget, among others.

KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official and action is taken by council.