FARMINGTON'S PIGGY BANK
The 2012 preliminary budget includes a nearly $1 million levy increase to create a savings fund for future projects and maintenance. Here's a breakdown of how the money would eventually be used:
Street rehabilitation$400,000
Street seal coating$350,000
Equipment replacement fund$150,000
Fire equipment replacement fund$30,000
Park redevelopment$25,000
Computer equipment replacement$20,000
Building maintenance$20,000