PUBLIC NOTICE

BUDGET HEARING

TOWN OF VINTON, LOUISIANA

The proposed budget for the year October 1, 2007, thru September 30, 2008, of the Town of Vinton, Louisiana, has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act and is available for public inspection at the office of the Mayor, Town of Vinton, Louisiana from 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. to Noon on Friday (except holidays). A public hearing on the Proposed Budget is scheduled for:

Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at

6:30 P.M. – City Hall

PUBLIC NOTICE:

OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

Following is a summary of the proposed budget for the year October 1, 2007 thru September 30, 2008:

ESTIMATED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $9,468,512

TOTAL REVENUES $5,879,654

TOTAL EXPENDITURES ($5,672,774)

TRANSFERS AND LOANS ($204,288)

ESTIMATED ENDING FUND BALANCE $9,471,104

The proposed operating budget for the year ending September 30, 2008, which is available at City Hall, provides further details.