Positive decision from the district of Warendorf

Green light for the 2024 budget

The budget of the town of Beckum for 2024 can be managed. Following the review process by the district of Warendorf, District Administrator Dr Olaf Gericke presented the positive decision to Mayor Michael Gerdhenrich.

17 April 2024 by Sandra Berges
    • District Administrator Dr Olaf Gericke, Mayor Michael Gerdhenrich and City Treasurer Thomas Wulf

    The majority of Beckum town council approved the 2024 budget in March. It was then submitted to the district of Warendorf for approval. Now that the budget has been approved, the measures planned by the city of Beckum can be implemented.

    The 2024 profit plan shows income of around 122.9 million euros. This is offset by expenses of around 127.6 million euros.

    The bottom line - despite tax increases - is an annual deficit of around 4.7 million euros. The budget can be notionally balanced thanks to the equalisation reserve.

    Investment loans totalling a good 7 million euros are required for 2024. In order to be able to make urgently needed investments and absorb higher expenses - for example due to pay rises - municipal taxes will have to be increased for the first time in 13 years. The assessment rate for property tax A will be increased by 44 points to 279 points, while the assessment rate for property tax B will rise by 84 points to 519 points. Trade tax will be increased by 10 points to 435 points.

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