The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners finalized the county’s tax rates and budget at its meeting on Sept. 21.
The BOCC unanimously approved a millage rate of 8.5 mills, 3.918 percent above the rolled-back rate of 8.1795 mills. The budget of $50,784,091 was also approved unanimously.
An EMS Municpal Services Taxing Unit of 0.9026 mills was also approved with a 5-0 vote. This funds an EMS MSTU budget of $3,828,706.
The BOCC also voted to conduct a siting study on the properties the county is currently considering for a solid waste transfer station. There will be a public meeting to discuss the criteria used in the study.