. . "includes general operating expenses of about $5.3 million, compared to $5.34 million in 2012.Another approximately $2.2 million is proposed for utilities, but most of those expenses are paid for through user fees and charges.There is another $1.9 million devoted to paying off debt.The capital projects budget was slashed Monday night from $2.6 million to approximately $1.6 million." . . .