Monday, April 24th at 6 p.m.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE STRATFORD TOWN COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the direction of Laura Dancho, Chair, the Ordinance Committee of the Stratford Town Council will conduct a public hearing on April 24, 2023 in Council Chambers of Stratford Town Hall, 2725 Main Street, Stratford, CT at 6:00 p.m.
First on the Agenda:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF STRATFORD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $254,271,128 IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH (#23-04)
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ORDINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE STRATFORD TOWN COUNCIL
April 24, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the direction of Laura Dancho, Chair, the Ordinance Committee of the Stratford Town Council will conduct a public hearing on April 24, 2023 in Council Chambers of Stratford Town Hall, 2725 Main Street, Stratford, CT at 6:00 p.m.
I. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF STRATFORD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $254,271,128 IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH (#23-04)
Sponsored by: Stratford Town Council
WHEREAS, the Mayor has prepared and submitted to the Town Council the annual operating budget for the Town of Stratford for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, in accordance with the Stratford Town Charter; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has given consideration thereto and has conducted public hearings in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, the estimated amount of current expenses, permanent improvements, and other lawful charges of the Town of Stratford for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, is $254,271,128.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDERED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF STRATFORD:
That the budget attached hereto and made a part hereof be and is hereby proposed as the operating budget for the Town of Stratford for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024; and
That the sum of $254,271,128 is hereby appropriated for the current expenses, permanent improvements, and other lawful charges for each department and each division thereof of the Town of Stratford for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, all in accordance with the provisions of the budget attached hereto and made a part hereof.
II. AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX RATE (#23-05)
Sponsored by: Stratford Town Council
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE & AGENDA APRIL 24, 2023 2
A. OF 40.20 MILLS ON THE DOLLAR ON THE GRAND LIST OF TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, ON THE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022.
B. OF 32.46 MILLS ON THE DOLLAR (PER STATE STATUTE SECTION 12-71E) ON THE GRAND LIST OF TAXABLE MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT, ON THE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022.
WHEREAS, the Mayor has prepared and submitted to the Town Council the annual operating budget for the Town of Stratford for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, according to law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has given consideration thereto and has conducted public hearings in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, the estimated revenues of the Town of Stratford other than by taxation for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, are $55,215,539; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has proposed an operating budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, a tax levy at the rate of 40.20 mills on the dollar on the Grand List of taxable property [excluding motor vehicle property] in the Town of Stratford on October 1, 2022, is necessary to meet the appropriations, less the estimated amount of revenue from other sources as permitted by law to be raised;
WHEREAS, a tax levy at the rate of 32.46 mills on the dollar on the Grand List of taxable motor vehicle property in the Town of Stratford on October 1, 2022, is necessary to meet the appropriations, less the estimated amount of revenue from other sources as permitted by law to be raised;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDERED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF STRATFORD:
That a tax rate of 40.20 mills on the dollar on the Grand List be and is hereby levied against all taxable property [excluding Motor Vehicle] in the Town of Stratford on the Grand List of October 1, 2022; and
That a tax rate of 32.46 mills on the dollar on the Motor Vehicle Grand List be and is hereby levied against all taxable motor vehicle property in the Town of Stratford on the Motor Vehicle Grand List of October 1, 2022; and
That said taxes shall be due and payable in two equal installments, one half thereof on July 1, 2023, and the second half thereof on January 1, 2024, provided, however, that any tax, the aggregate amount of which shall not exceed
$100.00 shall be due and payable in one payment on July 1, 2023.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Testimony
3. Adjournment
