A city council has finalized its budget and tax rate for the upcoming year. The tax bill for the average homeowner will increase by a certain amount. New agreements with police and fire departments are included in the budget.

These agreements involve pay raises and additional personnel. A police association deal includes a raise for personnel and adds officers to the force. Further details about the budget and agreements are available from the source, including specifics about the tax increase and the terms of the firefighters association agreement.