The budget is an approximate $51.9 million increase from the fiscal year 2016-17 total budget, which was $328.8 million.
Here is a breakdown of the FY 2017-18 total budget in millions.[/caption]The approved $380.7 million budget includes a one-time expenditure totaling $40.5 million, of which $38 million will be used for transportation in the county.
Commissioners also approved a $0.192246 tax rate per $100 valuation. This is a 1.9-cent decrease from the current tax rate of $0.208395 per $100 valuation.
More information about the approved budget can be found on the county's website.
