The Washington City Council approved the fiscal year 2016 budget unanimously at last night’s meeting. Council member Bob Shellmyer asked what the total budget figure was, to which City Administrator Brent Hinson answered the total is $18 million included transfers out, so $12.8 million approximately after transfers out.

The estimated tax levy rate per $1,000 valuation on regular property is $15.82 and it is $3.00 for agricultural land. For a copy of the budget click here.