Sussex County Council Approves FY 24 Operating Budget
The proposed FY 24 operating budget has been passed with a unanimous vote by the Sussex County Council. Public hearings were held Tuesday morning on the proposed $278.6-million FY 24 budget as well as the water and sewer rates and assessment rolls. There was no comment during any of the three public hearings – and the Council approved each of the ordinances with a 5 to 0 vote. The operating budget has no increase in property taxes. There is an annual $10 increase in the sewer fee and an annual $15 increase for unmetered water on public utility systems. There are also some new and adjusted fees for some engineering services.
The proposed budget will fund a variety of local services – 911 dispatchers, paramedics, and other public safety, as well as pay for sewer expansions, continued open space preservation, and a contribution for a new state park recreation project.
The new fiscal year begins on July 1st.
