During the Monday, Sept. 19, meeting of Adel Mayor/Council, Councilman Butch Fausett made a motion to enter into public hearing to gain input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget. Councilman Greg Paige seconded. The decision in favor was unanimous.
City Manager John Flythe then provided the history on the millage rates from 1990 through current. The proposed millage rate for 2016 is 6.401, the same amount since 2012.
Even though the proposed rate is the same, it is generating approximately $50,000 less revenue than last year. Flythe said the grand total for all citywide budgets is $21,790,225, a reduction of $2,825,975 from last year. He cited this difference being capital projects last year including the electronic metering system, expansion of the natural gas system and improvements to Alabama Road.
The city manager reviewed and explained significant changes in the individual line items between the FY 15-16 and proposed FY 16-17 budget for both revenues and expenses, particularly noting that revenues are down for all utility funds. He also reviewed the capital items being included for purchase in the new fiscal year.
There are no increases in salaries included in the proposed budget.
There are a couple of departments that need some adjustments due to market rates but those will be reviewed at a later date, Flythe said.
There were no comments or questions from members of the Council. The public hearing was declared closed.
Ordinance #16-03, establishing the tax millage rate for 2016 at 6.401 mills, was read for the first time.
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