Notice of Budget Public Hearings on Monday, April 8 at 6:00 pm
TOWN OF DAYTON, VIRGINIA
NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARINGS
Please take notice that on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Dayton Town Council will hold two public hearings to receive public comments on the following: (i) a proposed amendment to the FY 2023-2024 budget, and (ii) the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget, including the enactment of certain fees and levies described herein. These public hearings are being held pursuant to Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-2506.
The Town Council intends to consider adoption of an amendment to increase the Town’s FY2023-2024 budget in the total amount of $392,671. The increase reflects additional expenses for professional fees related to the interim Town Manager services & recruitment & a compensation study, capital purchases and increased costs for materials, supplies & equipment. The amendment also reflects additional income/use of reserves in the amount of $392,671 from ARPA & USDA funds and other unanticipated and increased revenue sources.
The synopsis of the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget set forth below is prepared and published for public information and fiscal planning purposes only. The inclusion in this budget of any item(s) does not constitute an obligation or commitment on the part of the Dayton Town Council to appropriate any funds for that item or purpose. The budget consists of the estimates and requests of the department heads submitted to the Town Manager, and the Town Council’s proposed level of funding those requests.
The proposed budget reflects the following: a 3% increase to water/sewer rates and an increase of $500/each for water & sewer connection fees as authorized by Virginia Code Sections 15.2-2143 and 15.2-2122; an increase to $22/month for refuse collection; an increase to $25 for accessory building and sign zoning permit fees, and the establishment of a $50 special event permit fee and a temporary use permit fee of $25, all as authorized by Virginia Code Section 15.2-2286; and adoption of a Business and Professional Occupancy License (BPOL) tax subclassification for mobile food vendors, who shall pay a BPOL tax of $50 per year.
Citizens are welcome to attend and comment. Written comments & questions may be directed to manager@daytonva.us in advance of the hearing. The proposed amendment and budget may be found on the Town’s website at www.daytonva.us.
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Budget Newsletter | 1.93 MB |
Budget FY24 Amendment | 96.22 KB |
Manager's Budget Message | 253.99 KB |