The Fountain Inn City Council gave final approval for the city’s 2026-27 budget.
For the next fiscal year, the city plans for $40,255,597 in expenditures across all funds, while maintaining the current property tax millage of 68.7 mills. A public forum was held in regards to the budget at Thursday’s meeting, though no speakers attended. Council approved the proposed budget unanimously.
Next year’s budget does include some rate increases for residents, including a Public Works Fee adjustment to $239 per year. City officials say this change will allow the department to run without needing subsidies from the general fund. There will also be slight increases in sewer and natural gas rates…