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Hampton presents $516M pre‑COVID budget; city proposes $1/month stormwater fee for resiliency bonds
Summary
City staff presented the manager’s recommended FY2021 operating budget as a pre‑COVID proposal totaling about $516 million, with staff proposing a $1 monthly stormwater fee increase to finance $12 million in resilience bonds and emphasizing new spending would be frozen pending revenue review.
City staff presented the manager’s recommended FY2021 operating budget to council as a pre‑COVID‑19 plan, warning that the pandemic’s revenue impacts could require adjustments and that new spending will be frozen until revenues stabilize.
"The budget that's being presented is $516,000,000 almost $517,000,000 this year," Brian DiProprio said while reviewing assumptions. He told council staff planned to delay new initiatives until there is clearer revenue data and said the city will track revenues monthly and report back. DiProprio noted he expects declines in consumption taxes (meals, lodging, admissions) while property tax collections could remain stable if collection ratios hold.
DiProprio outlined budget priorities including employee compensation, continued funding for Hampton City Schools, public safety investments, housing initiatives, flood mitigation, and youth/workforce programs. He said the city’s plan would fund $12 million in Resilient Hampton work via bonds that the presentation ties to a proposed $1 per month stormwater fee increase.
Council members pressed staff for clarity on what was new spending in the proposed budget and asked for easier public access to a consolidated list of additional FY2021 items. Staff said the budget document contains department notes that identify substantive changes and agreed to provide clearer public‑facing materials.
