{"id":63660,"date":"2016-09-22T14:00:37","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T18:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=63660"},"modified":"2016-09-22T14:00:37","modified_gmt":"2016-09-22T18:00:37","slug":"city-of-fort-wayne-2017-budget-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/09\/22\/city-of-fort-wayne-2017-budget-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Fort Wayne 2017 Budget announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Webmaster’s note<\/strong>: Photos and video will be posted later this evening.<\/p>\n

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

Mayor Henry announces 2017 budget to continue Fort Wayne’s positive momentum and meet the needs of the community<\/strong>
\nHighlights include 28 new police officers, $23.8 million for neighborhood infrastructure improvements, and $7.7 million for Parks projects<\/em><\/p>\n

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(September 22, 2016) – Mayor Tom Henry today announced the City of Fort Wayne’s proposed budget for 2017. <\/p>\n

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

“We’re seeing momentum, investments, and excitement in Fort Wayne like never before. I’m encouraged the 2017 budget places a priority on public safety, neighborhood infrastructure, and our award-winning Parks,” said Mayor Henry. “Strong leadership and placing an emphasis on moving our community forward in the right direction with fiscal discipline is resulting in thriving neighborhoods, a positive business climate, and new jobs.”<\/p>\n

The property tax supported budget, also known as the Civil City budget, totals $158 million. This budget does not include Fort Wayne City Utilities, which has its own budget funded by ratepayers. <\/p>\n

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2017 budget highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n