The Dolores Board of Trustees has approved the 2014 budget.<\/p>\n
The budget is arranged into four funds: the general fund, street fund, water enterprise, and sewer enterprise.<\/p>\n
Total estimated 2014 expenses are $1,317,699, with total estimated income at $1,291,576.<\/p>\n
The town has $693,701 in total reserves with enough in the bank to make up any cost differences in each fund estimate.<\/p>\n
Town Clerk Lana Hancock said there are no major changes over last year, although residents will see slightly higher utility costs.<\/p>\n
Water and sewer rates went up three percent over last year for in-town and out-of-town residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have not had an increase in several years,\u201d Hancock said.<\/p>\n
One major expense on the horizon is the removal of built-up sludge at the town sewer plant, expected to cost $150,000. Hancock said she is hopeful that grants will help pay for a portion of the project.<\/p>\n
Another big-ticket item is Phase 2 of the sidewalk project, expected to cost $226,000. Look for more sidewalks on the south side of Railroad Ave.<\/p>\n
Larger expenses include the contract for law enforcement from the Montezuma County Sheriff\u2019s Office ($154,000), salaries and professional services ($268,780), and health insurance ($117,244).<\/p>\n
Total sales tax revenue for 2013 is reported at $286,991, up from last year\u2019s collection of $268,056.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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