The city of Bullard is able to free up some money in the general fund after property and sales taxes increase over the last three years.

More than two years ago, the city was paying debt out of the general fund because taxes were not high enough to cover the cost, city accountant Randy Gorom said. But with a tax increase Gorom said the extra money in the general fund will be sucked up by higher gas and electricity prices.

Salary increases of five percent have for most city employees.

The next budget worshp will be 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at city hall.