May 10, 2012. The Town of Blowing Rock fiscal year 2012-2013 recommended budget has been submitted to the Town Council and a copy is available for public inspection in Town Hall, located at 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock. A synopsis of the budget is also available via the Town website at www.townofblowingrock.com.
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Town Council Chambers in Town Hall. Additional work sessions to review the budget will be held by the Town Council at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Town Hall.
The fiscal year 2012-2013 recommended budget totals $6,316,205. The proposed budget has a tax rate set at $0.28 per $100 valuation, which is the current tax rate. The Recommended Budget includes changes to water/sewer fees, with an increase of $0.50 per month in both water and sewer fees and a reduction in the water interconnection fee of $1.00 per month, which results in no net change. All other charges/fees are unchanged.
For additional information, contact Town Hall at 828-295-5200.