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The city of Sturgis adopted its 2023-24 fiscal year budget recently, as city commissioners are focusing on long-range funding due to increasing expenses.
The city commission adopted the budget and next year’s fee schedule Aug. 9.
The city operating tax rate is set at 11.6818 mills; revenue raised from 1 mill is nearly $280,000.
The police department budget was set at $3.4 million, with wages, benefits and transportation being the top line items. The fire department’s spending budget is estimated at $1.8 million, also with wages, benefits and transportation being the highest line items.
Projected revenue for major streets is $1.1 million, with expenses set for $1.1 million. Local street revenue is set for $898,000, with expenditures budgeted at $788,760.
