Monroe County commissioners adopted the 2017 budget on Fridaywith an expectation of spending $105,213,007 over the next year.

The county millage rate will remain at 21.25 mills, of which 18.35 mills will be used for governmental expenses and 2.90 mills will go toward debt servicing. The county's long-term debt obligation as of Dec. 31 will be $54,425,413, of which $44,440,000 is principal and $9,985,413 is interest. The outstanding long-term debt is estimated to be $48,130,930 by the end of 2017.Under the 2017 budget, nonunion employees will receive a 3 percent cost of living increase on Jan. 1 and pay grade minimums will be increased by 2 percent. A total of 10 new positions were approved.Revenues for 2017 are expected to reach $96,014,002. Revenue sources include real estate taxes, licenses and permit fees, grants and reimbursements, departmental revenue, investment income, and other internal sources and transfers.The largest expenditure during the year will be covering personnel wages and overtime expenses in the amount of $29,965,741. Health care and retirement and fringe benefits account for $14,798,506. Purchasing services account for an additional $11,791,055. Operating costs, capital expenses, debt servicing and other services account for the balance.The county is planning on spending $3,141,880 on capital reserve projects, which include a new courts case management system and repairs to county buildings, including the courthouse and correctional facility.Grants to be received are expected to total $24.5 million. The bulk of which is for health and human services.The county also plans to distribute $453,500 in Hotel Tax allocations during 2017. There is an expected surplus at year's end of $587,067.