Public Hearing Tonight on FY2014 Budget

City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on Fredericksburg's proposed FY2014 budget, which includes increases in the real estate tax, water fee, solid waste fee and sewer fee.  The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers.

Other budget items include:

• $134,800 for two additional full-time medic positions in Fredericksburg's Fire Department.  The department operates two Advanced Life Support ambulances 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The addition of these positions will move the city toward its goal or providing 24-hour seven-days-a-week advanced life support coverage by paid city staff.  Currently surrounding jurisdictions aid the city in providing EMS services.
• $114,090 for the addition of 3.5 full-time equivalent positions for the Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office.
• $90,995 for the hiring of a purchasing agent for the city.

City Council has discussed the recommended FY2014 budget during work sessions on March 19, 26, 28 and April 9.  They will review it again in a work session tonight (5:30 p.m.) and on April 23. 

The first reading of the budget will be at the April 23 City Council meeting. 

The second reading and final adoption is scheduled for the May 14 City Council meeting.

The complete FY2014 City of Fredericksburg City Manager's recommended budget can be viewed online. 

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