Washougal budget includes property tax increase

The Washougal City Council is reviewing a proposed 2016 budget of $48.47 million.

It includes $500,000 for the city’s pavement management program. Utility capital projects include the design of a zone 6 reservoir ($1.5 million), wastewater treatment plant improvements ($5 million), waterline replacements ($1 million) and 39th Street drainage improvements ($750,000).