Decatur holds line on taxes, dips into reserves and No. 1 Fire Department to be Renovated

Decatur's No. 1 Fire Department building to be renovated.


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By APRIL HUNT

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Decatur has agreed to spend more than $1.3 million of its savings this year and next, to keep taxes the same for its citizens.

Despite dipping into its reserve fund, the city will still have $5.9 million in savings - almost a third of its $18.6 million spending plan.

“This is exactly why you save money over time, to get you through the tough times,” said City Manager Peggy Merriss.

The city commission on Monday approved the 2009-2010 budget which holds the millage at 13.035. The spending plan includes money to renovate the main firehouse, redesign the city’s website and upgrade equipment in municipal parks.

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