File #: 24-4368    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 3/22/2024 In control: Town Council Meeting
On agenda: 4/8/2024 Final action: 4/8/2024
Title: 8:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Public Hearing for 2024-25 Operating Budget
Attachments: 1. 1. Budget advertisement 2024, 2. 2. Reg Require Budget Pub Hearing
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8:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Public Hearing for 2024-25 Operating Budget
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
Council work sessions on March 11 and March 16, 2024

EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The Town Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 has been presented to the Mayor, Town Council, and residents. The proposed budget was reviewed by Town Council during conference sessions on March 11 and 16, 2024. This public hearing is held so that Town of Vienna citizens may provide public input.

The Town Manager's proposed FY 2024-25 budget reflects current economic conditions expected over the next 12 to 24 months, and the top-ranked new initiatives as identified by Council. The general fund budget includes no change in the real estate tax rate of $0.195 per $100 of assessed value and increases in salaries and other costs to meet current economic conditions.

The proposed fiscal year 2024-25 Town of Vienna budget totals $53,766,620 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, and is broken down as follows:

General Fund $33,074,250
Debt Service Fund $ 6,511,700
Water & Sewer Fund $13,410,950
Stormwater Fund $ 769,720

Total $53,766,620

Next Steps: Adoption scheduled for May 20, 2024

Departmental Recommendation: The Finance Department recommends a public hearing to allow an opportunity for Town of Vienna citizens to comment on the FY 2024-25 proposed budget.

Finance Recommendation: The Finance Department recommends a public hearing to allow an opportunity for Town of Vienna citizens to comment on the FY 2024-25 proposed budget.

Purchasing Recommendation: N/A

Town Attorney Recommendation: Pursuant to the Virginia State Code and the Town Code, the Town is required to conduct a public hearing on the proposed Town Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.

Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council close the public hearing and move the Town Clerk be directed to advertise a Not...

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