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Dumfries proposed $4.7 million budget includes employee raises, more street funding

DUMFRIES — (Press release) Dumfries Town Council, Town Manager, Keith Rogers Jr., presented the Proposed Fiscal Plan for FY 2020 and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2020 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan. 

This budget includes enhancements in four focus areas, public safety; economic vitality; infrastructure and sustainability; and, well-managed government.   These enhancements were funded without raising taxes.

The proposed FY20 budget totals $4.7 million. Specific highlights presented by Mr. Rogers include:

Public Safety

  • Increased personnel funding for administrative support
  • Increased operating funds for training, hiring costs and uniforms
  • One-time funding to support the acquisition of new field equipment

Economic Vitality

  • Strategic funding support for Historic Dumfries & The Weems-Botts Museum
  • One-time funding to support the Comprehensive Plan review, Zoning Ordinance revision and, Main Street Master Plan

Sustainability & Infrastructure

  • Funding to support the development of paving and maintenance plan for Town streets
  • Increased investments in stormwater infrastructure

Well-Managed Government

  • 2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for all general employees
  • Increased personnel funding to support the segregation of financial duties
  • One-time funding to support updates to the Town website

For public information, the Town Council agreed to the following budget calendar:

  • April 9, 2019, Special Called Budget Meeting 7:00 p.m.
  • April 16, 2019, Budget Work Session 7:00 p.m.
  • April 23, 2019, Special Called Budget Meeting 7:00 p.m. (if needed)
  • May 7, 2019, Reg. meeting/Public Hearing Budget 7:00 p.m.
  • May 21, 2019, Special Called Prior to Work Session 6:30 p.m.

The budget documents are available to view on the Town’s website.

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