The cost to taxpayers depends entirely on the level of services residents desire from their local government.

The feasibility report provides budget projections as a baseline – contemplating current service levels for current dollars – using existing revenue sources that would return to the community. The projections showed current service levels to be achievable using existing revenue sources. However, if citizens ultimately want increased service levels, it would cost more. But that would be a local decision, and those dollars would stay in the Perdido community.