Chatham County commissioners approve 2015 budget with no tax hike | savannahnow.com

Chatham County Commissioners voted unanimously Friday in favor of a balanced $475.5 million budget, which includes a $165.6 million general fund budget that pays for maintenance and operational costs.

Initially, a general fund budget of $164.8 million had been proposed. But some county departments requested additional money that was granted by staff, totaling $831,905.

Finance Director Amy Davis said the county’s increased tax digest allowed for more “wiggle room” to grant some of the requests.

There was little discussion about the vote from commissioners, a far cry from last year when an unpopular tax hike was approved. A third and final millage rate public hearing drew only two funding requests from outside organizations.

The 2015 general fund budget is 0.5 percent larger than the amended 2014 general fund.

There will not be a property tax increase this year.

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