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Syracuse Passes 2000 Budget

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SYRACUSE - After the second reading of the town's 2000 budget, the Syracuse Town Council passed it unanimously 3 to 0. Two councilmen were not present.

The 2000 budget is based on a net assessed valuation of $37,597,795. The total 2000 budget estimate is $2,456,919 with a maximum estimated funds to be raised at $1,150,235. The current 1999 tax levy is $1,142,296.

The budget estimate is broken down as follows: general fund, $1,528,899; debt service, $30,175; lease rental, $43,800; local road and street, $0; motor vehicle highway street, $525,165; EMS, $90,098; cumulative fire, $10,000; park, $145,882; cumulative park, $35,000; cumulative capital improvement, $0; cumulative storm sewer, $42,900; cumulative storm sewer, $0; law enforcement continuing education, $5,000.