Page 32 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch May 17, 2013 the city attorney, information technology, planning and zoning, municipal buildings, police, public works, traffic control, fire, building permits, neighborhood services, debt service and other uses is about $53.3 million. The proposed tax levy is 88.4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of all real property. The next ordinance on the table regarding the FY14 Budget is to amend water and sewer rates, to decrease sewer rates by 6.5 percent effective as of Oct. 1 and thereafter. The water and sewer rates are being revised to be in accordance with the proposed FY14 Budget and the appropriations made for the purposed of the Water and Sewer Departments. “Right now the proposal from the mayor does not exceed the constant yield tax rate, it equals it, and if my understanding of state law is correct that we only have to hold the hearing in the event that we exceed it,” Councilwoman Terry Cohen said. “However, since the council hasn’t yet established what the tax rate is, whether it will come under or goes over, but if it goes over the hearing will need to be held, so to be on the safe side it is being scheduled.” Currently, Salisbury’s tax rate is set at 81.9 cents. The proposed tax rate calls for over a 6 cent increase. The council voted unanimously to approve both ordinances in first reading. A public hearing on the proposed budget ordinances will be held on May 28 at 6 p.m. at the Government Office Building. Salisbury Budget Public Hearing Set For May 28 By JOANNE SHRINER STAFF WRITER SALISBURY – With a public hearing approaching, the mayor’s proposed budget, calling for the tax rate to be set up at the constant yield level, passed the City Council on first reading this week. An ordinance approached the City Council in first reading Monday appropriating the necessary funds for the operation of the government and administration of Salisbury for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, also known as the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. The ordinance established the levy for the same fiscal period and marked the appropriation for the water and sewer, parking authority and city marina funds. The total for the General Fund is set at about $35.6 million, which covers the costs of the City Council and the City Clerk, development service, the Mayor’s Office, promotions, internal services, Buy Direct and Save! • Our products are made right in Wilmington, so you’ll always get the fastest delivery possible at Factory Direct Pricing! • All of our window shades and blinds are custom-made to your specifications, so you get a perfect fit everytime. • All of our products come with a limited lifetime warranty. Most repairs can be handled locally. • We are ready to assist you with window measurements and installation. We can also provide design assistance. www.blindfactoryinc.com 38016 Fenwick Shoals Boulevard - Fenwick 302-436-4400 3316 Kirkwood Highway - Wilmington 302-999-8800 3 Meco Circle - Wilmington 302-998-9616 Let Us Bring The Showroom Home To You! Ask About Our Shop At Home Service Must present coupon at time of purchase. Excludes labor charges. Offers cannot be combined. Not valid with any other offer or discount. One coupon per household. Visit your local Blind Factory for details. Expires 06/30/2013