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Notice of Budget Public HearingMecklenburg County The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive citizen input on the County Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Persons desiring to speak should call 704-336-2086 or sign up on-line at http:// boccspeakerbph.mecklenburgcountync .gov starting Monday, May 26th through Monday, June 9th. After June 9th persons must sign up when they arrive at the meeting on June 11th. Anyone needing special assistance should contact the Clerk to the Board at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 600 East Fourth Street, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC) on the 11th Floor; (704-3362472); janice.paige@mecklenburgc ountync.gov
Fiscal Year 2015 Recommended Budget: A Sustainable Economic Plan County Manager Dena R. Diorio presented her Fiscal Year 2015 Recommended Budget to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners today. The $1.53 billion budget maintains the current tax rate of 81.57 cents. “I am committed to a balanced, affordable spending plan that supports children and families and allows for economic growth,” said Diorio. “The key is to make decisions that are sustainable so that we can continue to offer the same level of service year after year.” The portion of the budget that is funded through reoccurring County revenues, which includes property tax, increased 5 percent over the last fiscal year. “The County’s economic outlook is very strong,” said Diorio. “By maintaining the current tax rate, we have the opportunity to fund services that were reduced during the recession and support those areas that have increased demand for services. We want to be mindful stewards of taxpayer dollars while serving the children and families of Mecklenburg County.” Earlier this year, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a strategic agenda to guide activities over the next 18 months. The FY15 Recommended Budget addresses the four strategic agenda themes: Economic Development, High Performing Organization, Human Services Strategic Planning & Cost of Living and Quality of Life. Funding for education, including County funded debt service, totals $535.7 million. The Recommended Budget includes an increase to the CMS operating budget of $26.8 million (a 7.4-percent increase) and one-time funding of more than $5 million to be used for either deferred maintenance or technology acquisition.