A lengthy review of the City of Royal’s 2021-22 budget was the major item of business during the Jan. 13 council meeting.

Council members and City Clerk Barb Fletcher looked at projected revenues and each expenditure line item of the budget that goes into effect on July 1. Revenues are expected to increase due to higher property valuations and will total approximately $470,500.

The majority of expenditure increases reflect higher wage and insurance costs. Council members also decided to budget additional expenditures from the local option sales tax fund. They include purchases of a new mower f...