(KAIR)--The Atchison City Commission has approved for publication a proposed 2021 city budget that calls for the property tax levy to remain steady.  

The Commission approved the budget for publication when they met Monday.  According to a release from the city, the proposed budget contains an estimated tax rate of 51.050 mills, which is expected to generate $2.9 million in revenue.  

The total revenue generated by the city in 2021 through taxes, assessments, charges for services and fees is expected to be $7.9 million.  

The release says utilizing that revenue and current fund balances leads to a $8.7 million general fund budget for 2021.  

The Commission will consider adoption of the budget following a public hearing at noon on Monday, August 10.