Oak Ridge unveils budget emphasizing workforce pay changes, capital projects and $16.8M bond
The proposed budget holds the tax rate steady while funding compensation adjustments, adding personnel, and planning capital projects including an animal shelter and pool renovation; staff proposed a $16.8 million bond to pay for the animal shelter, three pumper trucks and Fire Station 2.
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City staff presented a proposed budget the council described as focused on “maintaining momentum,” with pay changes, targeted hires and a list of capital priorities that would be funded through a mix of grants, transfers and a proposed general‑obligation bond.
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