Budget Overview Some of the most significant initiatives funded in the 2025 Adopted Budget include: Investing in Well Planned and Maintained Infrastructure • Completion of 4th Street Bridge Replacement & Pedestrian Improvements • 8 th consecutive year of increased levels of street maintenance and preservation • Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase 1 • Water Tower Repainting • Collaboration with USD 464 for portions of 14 th Street/East St Corridor Improvements Enhancing Local Amenities & Services • City Water Park facility painting & replacement of diving boards • Financial Support for Community Organizations to support events and programming o Tonganoxie Business Association o Tonganoxie Arts Council o Tonganoxie Community Historical Society o Tonganoxie Farmer’s Market o Tongie Days & Mayor’s Tree Lighting Community Events • Leavenworth County Development Corporation Funding Support Supporting Outstanding City Services & Local Leadership • 5% merit opportunity for Full-Time Employees & 457(b) match increase • Police Department Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles • Police Department & Fire Department Operational Budget Increases • Police Station & Fire Station facility maintenance/updates • Conversion of one Administration position from Part-Time to Full-Time • Replacement of three Public Works utility trucks • Purchase of Public Works Lift and Mobile Generator Equipment Promoting Financial Stability • The City’s tax base (total assessed valuation) grew by 4.8% from the prior year • Adopted budget includes 0.062 mill increase for net Library & Library Benefits levies • Meeting all existing debt service obligations for previous infrastructure investments with efforts to minimize or avoid future debt issuances • No proposed rate changes for water, sewer, solid waste, or stormwater utilities
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