Editor’s note: The Cicero budget infographic published in the Nov. 21 edition of the Star-Review showed the appropriations and tax levy for the general town budget (general fund, part-town and highway funds) and did not include special districts. However, the tax rates we listed did include special districts. We apologize for the confusion. The updated infographic is below.
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The Cicero Town Board approved the 2019 budget Nov. 14, voting 3-2. Councilors Judy Boyke and Jon Karp cast the dissenting votes.
Among the highlights:
- Supervisor Mark Venesky said the new highway garage is $1.4 million over budget because the 2017 referendum delayed construction and increased costs. To fill this gap, so the town will pay $700,000 out of its fund balance over the next two years to cover the cost.
- Residents of the trash district (excluding the village of North Syracuse and commercial properties) were overcharged last year by $37.23 per unit. The 2018 unit charge was $234.23. For 2019, the rate has been corrected to $197 per unit, which offsets the tax increase in part.
- The towns of Clay and Cicero are absorbing the costs from the village of North Syracuse’s now-dissolved court. Court spending is up to $274,187 from $250,967 in 2018.
- The parks department budget includes $108,000 for equipment and capital purchases and $104,700 for park improvements.
- Debt service for 2019 is $565,726.
For the full budget, click here or contact Town Clerk Tracy Cosilmon at 315-699-8109 or [email protected].
