The City of Monticello's budget so far this year has faired quite well.

About 25% of the Monticello city budget comes from the Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax, CPPRT. The money from that tax ebbs and flows with the state's economy, so one year it may give more, and some years it may be significantly down. Monticello Mayor Chris Corrie says the positive outlook on the budget right now is because that tax has produced more revenue than they initially anticipated it would.

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With the positive outlook on the budget, Mayor Corrie explains they have some infrastructure improvements that need attention. The city's above ground water storage tank that needs improving. The Mayor adds they are anticipating some tighter restrictions as it pertains to waste water treatment facilities that may require some funding.

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The changes the EPA brings down are not just once a year types of items. Mayor Corrie says the changes they mandate are constant and he says it does have an effect on the way they spend their money and budget their money.

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While it may seem the EPA mandates would hold the city back from budgeted projects they have, Mayor Corrie feels up to this point, the regulations have not been very strict. But he says they are preparing for stricter mandates which may require much more of their attention financially.