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Brunswick commission adopts FY2024–25 budget, cites pension increase and staffing additions
Summary
The Brunswick City Commission approved the fiscal year 2024–25 budget after a presentation by the city manager. Highlights included a general-fund presentation of about $22.77 million, a $1.4 million pension contribution, planned salary adjustments and eight new positions; the resolution passed by voice vote with no opposition.
The Brunswick City Commission approved Resolution 2024‑O adopting the fiscal year 2024–25 budget after a presentation by the city manager on June 18.
City Manager M outlined the budget packet, saying the general fund was presented at about $22.77 million and total budgeted funds at roughly $35.6 million. He told the commission the budget package meets state requirements, has completed public hearings and that the city is presenting a balanced budget for adoption prior to the fiscal-year end.
The manager noted several fund highlights: carryover ARPA allocations, CDBG and competitive grant funding, a Roosevelt Center operating allocation of $452,000, and enterprise fund budgets (stormwater, sanitation and transit). Key changes from the proposed draft included a $117,000 increase in workers' compensation premiums and a raised pension contribution to $1.4 million. The budget also includes funding for eight new positions (four in public works and four in housing) and a $320,000 pool for a 3 percent salary adjustment to be awarded in December.
A commissioner urged the city to send formal communication to the county asking for investment in three priority areas — a land bank, transportation services and the Roosevelt Harris Senior Center — noting the senior center serves county residents beyond the city footprint and may need rapid upgrades.
The mayor moved to approve the budget resolution as presented; the motion passed on a voice vote with no opposition.
The commission approved the resolution and staff said they will proceed with implementation steps and continued intergovernmental outreach on items that may require county or partner contributions.
