Dumfries proposed $4.7 million budget includes employee raises, more street funding

DUMFRIES — (Press release) Dumfries Town Council, Town Manager, Keith Rogers Jr., presented the Proposed Fiscal Plan for FY 2020 and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2020 – 2024 Capital Improvement Plan. 

This budget includes enhancements in four focus areas, public safety; economic vitality; infrastructure and sustainability; and, well-managed government.   These enhancements were funded without raising taxes.

The proposed FY20 budget totals $4.7 million. Specific highlights presented by Mr. Rogers include:

Public Safety

• Increased personnel funding for administrative support
• Increased operating funds for training, hiring costs and uniforms
• One-time funding to support the acquisition of new field equipment

Economic Vitality

• Strategic funding support for Historic Dumfries & The Weems-Botts Museum
• One-time funding to support the Comprehensive Plan review, Zoning Ordinance revision and, Main Street Master Plan

Sustainability & Infrastructure

• Funding to support the development of paving and maintenance plan for Town streets
• Increased investments in stormwater infrastructure

Well-Managed Government

• 2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for all general employees
• Increased personnel funding to support the segregation of financial duties
• One-time funding to support updates to the Town website

For public information, the Town Council agreed to the following budget calendar:

• April 9, 2019, Special Called Budget Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• April 16, 2019, Budget Work Session 7:00 p.m.
• April 23, 2019, Special Called Budget Meeting 7:00 p.m. (if needed)
• May 7, 2019, Reg. meeting/Public Hearing Budget 7:00 p.m.
• May 21, 2019, Special Called Prior to Work Session 6:30 p.m.

The budget documents are available to view on the Town’s website.