Investments include performances at the Castle, Employment Center expansion, improvement in rural roads and new infrastructure in the town and villages
The Full Council of Caravaca de la Cruz approved the general budget for 2016, amounting to 23,571,873 euros figure, balancing income and expenses, representing a decrease of 1.73% over fiscal 2015.
The proposal submitted to the plenary by the Department of Finance, went ahead with the support of the government team and aldermen United Left and the vote against municipal groups Citizens and People's Party.
"They are realistic budgets, which are mainly aimed at improving the quality of life of people by offering solutions to their needs and demands, while retaining the principle budgetary stability to meet the conditions of the Plan of Adjustment," according to statements made during the plenary session by the head of the area of ​​finance, Julia Gimenez.
The mayor also said that "in this fiscal year no increases in tax rate occur, but, as is the case of IBI urban nature, is a decrease of income, which will be offset by improved tax collection system current".
"We will try to combat the effects of the economic crisis and produce the highest possible levels of social justice and personal and collective development," said Julia Gimenez.
Also responsible for Finance stated that 'these estimates mark a new trend in the way of understanding local politics, establishing the guidelines that mark the work of the coming years. "
Revenue chapters
As to the revenue collected in the budget, it should be noted that ordinary are the order of 23,250,000, compared to 24 million by 2015, representing a decrease of 2.05%.
In the first chapter of direct tax revenues of 11,050,000 euros, 950,000 euros lower amount in the previous budget estimate.
Regarding indirect taxes, also reduced forecasts Tax Construction, Installation and Works from 600,000 euros in 2015 to 350,000 currently contemplated.
Chapter fees and other income experience some increase to 3,311,755 euros.
In the chapter on current transfers itself a significant rise occurs, it is increased by 1,085,539 euros, reaching a total of 7,906,039 euros.
Finally, it should be noted that, bound for employment programs, revenues of 575,000 euros are planned.
Items of expenditure
Moreover, in the section on current expenditure, as regards personnel, the game goes from 9,025,824 to 8,804,274 euros, down 2.45%, although the relevant provisions are incorporated into 49% bonus of June 2012, more than 200,000 euros that are foreseen the impact the Relationship of Jobs may have.
The largest decrease occurs in since, in relative terms, lower financial expenses by 38.23% as a result of the decrease to zero rate of interest to meet due to the incorporation of the City Planning Fund.
In paragraph low current transfers in 27,95%, to 1,562,450 euros, giving priority in this chapter headings manifestly social spending.
As for capital expenditures, amounting to 2.652 million euros, said the Councillor for Finance, on the one hand, real investment, both current income and through transfers amounting to 328,000 euros, amounting to a total of 1,959,000 euros.
Among the planned measures include upgrading and expansion of the Municipal Employment Center (41,000 euros), intervention on the facade of the Basilica (60,000 euros), infrastructure improvements in town and districts (160,000 euros), fitness space Andenes ( 100,000 euros), plaza dedicated to Antonio García Martínez-Reina (60,000 euros), intervention Castle walls (371,000 euros), adaptation of rural roads (60,000 euros) and improvements in parks and gardens (25,000 euros).
On the other hand, 690,000 euros for loan repayments are contemplated, representing a 58.55% reduction as a result of accession to Fund Management.
amendments
The budget two amendments submitted by the Municipal Group of Izquierda Unida were included.
One on the abolition of heading Bullring, 18,000 euros, which is divided under the headings of Development of Culture and Painting Competition on the Street, Acquisition of books for Library and collaboration in activities of groups and institutions.
The other amendment refers reduction agreements providing sports services starting from 90,000 to 75,000 euros, allocating the difference to aid for poor people.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz