{"id":55751,"date":"2015-09-19T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-09-19T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=55751"},"modified":"2015-09-19T12:00:54","modified_gmt":"2015-09-19T16:00:54","slug":"2016-budget-will-continue-citys-positive-momentum-and-position-community-for-future-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2015\/09\/19\/2016-budget-will-continue-citys-positive-momentum-and-position-community-for-future-success\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 budget will continue City’s positive momentum and position community for future success"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n

Mayor Henry announces 2016 budget will continue City’s positive momentum and position community for future success<\/strong>
\nHighlights include 33 new firefighters, $22.8 million for neighborhood infrastructure improvements, and $3 million for Parks projects<\/em><\/p>\n

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(September 18, 2015) – Mayor Tom Henry and City Controller Pat Roller today discussed the City of Fort Wayne’s proposed budget for 2016.<\/p>\n

The balanced budget for 2016 continues Mayor Henry’s commitment to providing needed services to residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. The budget also reflects the City’s position as a leader in economic development, job growth, strong neighborhoods, and quality of life amenities that make Fort Wayne a destination place for families and businesses.<\/p>\n

“I continue to be encouraged by the positive momentum and unprecedented excitement we’re experiencing in the City of Fort Wayne,” said Mayor Henry. “Leadership and a commitment to being fiscally responsible have positioned our community for continued success. Our 2016 budget places a strong emphasis on moving Fort Wayne forward in the right direction as we invest in public safety, infrastructure, and parks to make our City the very best as a national leader as we meet the needs of residents, neighborhoods, and businesses.”<\/p>\n

The property tax supported budget, also known as the Civil City budget, totals $155 million. This budget does not include Fort Wayne City Utilities, which has its own budget funded by ratepayers.<\/p>\n

2016 budget highlights:<\/p>\n