Des Moines Releases Budgets; Work Session And Public Hearing Scheduled

Press release from the City of Des Moines:

February 7, 2022

The City of Des Moines has released its preliminary budgets for the upcoming fiscal year that includes $206,641,916 in the general fund and $212,434,138 for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). While the general fund budget increased $10.67 million or 5.4% over the previous year, the proposal doesn't recommend any changes to the City's overall property tax levy rate.

The City Council will conduct a budget work session on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. in City Hall. While the public is invited, comments are not heard during Council work sessions.

There will be opportunities to provide remarks and ask questions during a Feb. 15 listening post at the South Side Library – two additional listening posts are being coordinated and will be announced soon.

A public hearing about the new budget will be held before City Council during the regular meeting on March 7.

This press release was produced by the City of Des Moines. The views expressed here are the author’s own.