By 1808Delaware
On Monday night, Delaware City Council will hold a special Work Session to continue its consideration of the proposed 2021 budget submitted by City Manager Tom Homan. The first review was conducted in a public hearing held on October 26.
Just as other local governments are doing this time of the year, the City is considering the impact that business and related changes related to the pandemic have had on income, expenses, and the scope of City operations.
The meeting will take place at 6:30 PM and will be livestreamed on the City’s Facebook Page.
Included on the agenda is an Executive Session so that Council can consider personnel, economic development, and other matters.
The overview provided by City Manager Homan address these issues, and shares:
“In April, Governor DeWine announced that Ohio would start the re-opening process on May 1. This gradual re-opening has continued but the shadow of financial pressure from the pandemic is impacting the 2021 budget. The unpredictability of this year’s budget mirrors the unpredictable spread of the virus and unknown timing for effective therapies to treat it. We rely almost entirely on the success of our economy via income tax revenues to fund 65 ii percent of City of Delaware General Fund operations. It is why my proposed budget includes flat or reduced spending, and a hold on creating new positions.
The chart below shows that, while proposed 2021 General Fund revenue represent a 3.8 percent increase, at $25,676,912, over where we think we will be at the end of the year, that amount is still less than 2020 budgeted levels.”
The complete proposed 2021 City of Delaware Budget can be accessed below and here.
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