Marietta’s new budget has no tax or fee hikes

No service reductions and no tax or fee increases are included in Marietta’s new Fiscal Year 2019 budget that goes into effect July 1 through June 30, 2019. Courtesy of Marietta

No service reductions and no tax or fee increases are included in Marietta’s new Fiscal Year 2019 budget that goes into effect July 1 through June 30, 2019. Courtesy of Marietta

The Marietta City Council adopted a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2019 on June 13 with no service reductions and no tax or fee increases.

Marietta’s millage rate, supporting governmental services, remains the same at 2.788 mills, according to a city statement.

The city’s overall FY 2019 budget is $ $317.7 million, including the $59.7 million for the general fund budget.

Marietta’s general fund budget pays for general government services, including police and fire services, parks and recreation programs, code enforcement, planning and development, streets and public works maintenance.

The new budget year begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2019.

Information: Marietta’s Finance Department/Budget Division at 770-794-5544.