Officials have set aside more than $10 million to purchase property under a new budget recommendation released Wednesday. No property tax increases or fee hikes are included in the $195 million proposal.

“It’s not a great economy, unfortunately, but it’s a good time to buy property,” General Superintendent Arnold Randall said. “You can get more for your money during this economy. It is part of our mission to grow. Maintain what we have, and grow it.”

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