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The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 has been released, city officials say

by Gavin Wright
July 25, 2023
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City officials are inviting you on March 25th at 501 Schroeder Drive to get rid of your household hazardous waste

Waco, TX – According to the statement, the City will invest over $240 million in capital improvement projects for water, wastewater, solid waste, streets, parks, and fire for FY24.

The average residential monthly combined utility bill for FY24 totals $139.06/month. In FY20, the total monthly bill was $112.95, inflationary adjusted to $141.21 in FY24.

The FY 2023-2024 General Fund proposed budget is $203.7 million and maintains the City Council’s reserve policy of 28%.

City employees are critical to ensuring the success of our City and will receive a 5% general salary increase as well as improved benefits to ensure employee retention and recruitment.

The budget will include a 30% COLA for retirees and significant raises on top of the 5% for Police and Fire.

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