"We have budgeted that amount and we can pay that this year without any additional burden on taxpayers, " Ms Matthews added.

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Visitors can click an icon next to each agency and see budgeted revenues, the amount of money collected from the property owner, outstanding debt (including pensions), the 10-year levy history, and the percentage of levy change over 10 years.

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