The Noblesville Common Council adopted the 2018 Civil City budget at Tuesday evening’s meeting. The 2018 Civil City budget totals $65,170,297, with a general fund budget of $40,904,122.
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“As a growing community, Noblesville’s population increase comes with higher public demands and expectations, which were addressed in this year’s budget through more resources and personnel,” said Mayor John Ditslear. “The budget also is structured so financial information is tracked and reported to help policy makers and citizens easily understand how the city is actually using its resources and allocating funding to priorities.”
In 2018, public safety accounts for 65 percent of the general fund budget and 45 percent of the overall Civil City budget. It also includes the hiring of four firefighters and the purchase of a new fire engine. In addition to the NFD personnel, the budget allows for the hiring of seven new full-time positions and converting two part-time positions into full time. The other positions include two employees in the controller’s office, and street and parks departments; and one employee in the clerk’s office, maintenance and engineering department.
The 2018 budget is balanced and builds reserves by approximately $5 million. It also includes $2.6 million for road resurfacing and sidewalk/trail improvements. Hamilton County’s oldest park, Forest Park, will receive two major renovations including the replacement of bathrooms and rehab of the tennis court.
“The efficient use of tax payer dollars continues to be our top priority. The Council and Finance Committee worked closely with Jeff Spalding, our new controller, throughout this process to make sure that we were presenting a fiscally sound, conservative and transparent budget,” Council President Megan Wiles said.
To view the approved 2018 budget, click here.