Liebenau fights with millions of deficit: draft budget causes excitement!

Liebenau fights with millions of deficit: draft budget causes excitement!

In the small community of Liebenau, the finances are serious: the draft of the budget for 2025 provides for a deficit of one million euros. At a meeting that Mayor Harald Munich presented to the city council, the draft budget, which comprises a total volume of around 10 million euros, was discussed in detail. Among other things, 2.2 million euros should be planned for a participation in the wind farm on the Bratberg, which underlines the future -oriented course of the community. HNA reported that since December about this financial concept in the main and finance committee have.

A small ray of hope is the increase in property tax B from 332 to 495 percent, which results in additional income of around 245,000 euros. Nevertheless, the deficit must be compensated for by withdrawals from the reserves. This procedure brings the city's financial cushion into a precarious situation because it is almost completely used up. In the coming years, considerable tax increases will therefore be necessary to bring the budget into balance.

investments and future outlook

The budget draft also provides significant investments. A total of almost 7 million euros are planned, of which 2.3 million euros are to be financed by grants. Projects such as the renovation of the Bachbrücke on Bruchweg, the planning of new fire station and the purchase of play equipment for urban playgrounds are particularly in the focus. In addition, investments in daycare centers, bus stops and the construction of bike paths are planned. This shows the endeavor of the community to constantly improve the quality of life for the citizens: on the inside.

Another aspect that employs the local government is the need to create a second position in the city treasury in order to violate applicable law. The late template of the budget is also due to the implementation of the property tax reform and the tight personnel ceiling in the town hall. An important date is now imminent: The next meeting of the city council to vote on the budget 2025 is already scheduled for next Monday.

Financial management in the municipal context

The challenges with which Liebenau is confronted are not unique. In many municipalities, budget planning is becoming increasingly complex. According to the fmoev aims to realistically present the resource consumption of the budget year. The principles such as economy, efficiency and economy are of central importance.

The planned measures are a step in the right direction to ensure the financial stability of the community in the future. The positive trend that the capacities requested in other federal states show could also be an advantage for the development of Liebenau. A look at the nationwide situation, especially the strong development in North Rhine-Westphalia, gives hope that continuous improvement is possible. The exchange of best practices from other municipalities could also provide valuable knowledge for the Hessian community.

Overall, it remains to be seen how the upcoming votes and discussions about the budget will be. The residents: Inside Liebenau, it will be excited to see what progress the city will make in the coming months.