On Monday, December 09, 2024, Cuyahoga Falls City Council unanimously approved the City Budget for expenses and capital expenses for the 2025 fiscal year by a vote of 11-0.
"One of the primary responsibilities of local government is to be good stewards of city funds while providing essential services and necessary upgrades to infrastructure," stated Mayor Don Walters. "I am proud to be adding additional Fire and Police personnel in 2025 and look forward to breaking ground on the new Fire Station and state of the art Fire Training Facility. I commend Finance Committee Chair Mary Nichols-Rhodes and the City Council for their thoughtful review and approval of the budget and Finance Director Bryan Hoffman and his team for their dedicated management of the city's finances."
The 2025 budget continues to prioritize infrastructure improvements, with an additional $1 million per year in street paving, bringing the total to $4 million for asphalt street repairs and $600,000 for concrete street repairs. Sidewalk spending will increase from $200,000 to $500,000. The $6.7 million River Loop Project will enhance the Downtown area with new amenities and improved accessibility for all to enjoy. The budget includes continued consistency in the water line replacement schedule, numerous stormwater projects, and electric infrastructure upgrades.
The anticipated carryover in the general fund is $25,126,255. General Fund revenues are forecasted to be around $55,060,618, with General Fund expenses budgeted at $55,060,618. The overall budgeted expenses for all funds in 2025 are $268,795,707.