The Town of Summerville passed its 2012 Budget, which is available attached to this story and runs on a calendar year starting Jan. 1.
No person spoke during Wednesday's public hearing to discuss the budget.
Highlights:
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- Real and personal property taxed at 62.4 mills to "defray" costs in the town operation.
- Solid waste collection is $8.50 per month for improved properties.
- Anticipated General Fund income and expenses are $24,814,410.
No fee or millage increases are on tap for 2012. Town employees also will not receive a cost-of-living increase.
However, five new positions will be created in 2012 — including two police officers.
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took place in early November, and the town also passed a new budget policy, which .
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