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Tartu city govt drafts EUR 191 mln budget for 2019

BC, Tallinn, 21.11.2018.Print version
The city government of Tartu on Tuesday handed to the council the draft of a budget of 191 mln euros for 2019, marking an increase of 18 mln euros over the city's budget for the current year, reported LETA/BNS.

The city's total revenue is estimated to be 170 mln euros in 2019, while the income from core activities is projected to total 157 mln euros and that from investments 13 mln euros, the city government said. 


Tax revenues will account for 51%  of the income, including state taxes for 50% and local taxes for 1%. Other items of revenue for the city include personal income tax, of which 84.5 mln euros is estimated to flow into the budget next year, land tax in the amount of 1.5 mln euros, and sale of goods and services with 17 mln euros. 


Subsidies from the government and other institutions are estimated to total 61 mln euros. Income from local taxes -- advertising tax, levy for closing roads and streets, parking charges -- is budgeted to reach 1.5 mln euros. 4


The city government announced that the largest investments are planned in education, but construction of roads and the social sphere will also see increased financing. In addition, the city intends to raise minimum wages of teachers and student support specialists in general education schools and hobby schools as well as those of social workers and cultural professionals.  


As for investments, the budget includes completion of a non-motorized traffic route in Ihaste and renovation of Tamme puiestee, Vanemuise and Ulikooli streets near Variku school.


The draft budget sets aside 5 mln euros for the smart city district project SmartEnCity and 2.4 mln euros for the development of a bicycle rental system.


Renovation of Variku school is to be concluded by the start of school year in 2019; the city will also start full renovation of Annelinna Gymnasium in the summer. Social housing at 8 Rahu street will be renovated with the support from KredEx and Tartu Maarja Support Center's new family housing is also expected to be completed.






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