Encampment passes 2014/2015 budget

The Town of Encampment passed the 2014/2015 budget on its third and final reading Thursday evening.

The council also amended the 2013/2014 budget.

The 2014/15 budget is balanced to reflect revenue and expenditures of $1,243,196.04.

The council approved a $2 water rate increase, and to raise the irrigation rate. The irrigation rate increase went from $8 per irrigated lot for a year, to $10 per irrigated lot for a year.

Also approved by the council was a $250 service contract for the Encampment FCCLA/Pro-Start students. The money would be awarded to the students in exchange for community service...