Budget for 2019 approved
The 2019 budget for the City of Hafnarfjörður and the 4-year plan for 2019-2022 were approved by the City Council today, Wednesday, 12 December.
The budget of the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður for
The 2019 budget and the 4-year plan for 2019-2022 were approved by the town council today.
Wednesday, 12 December. The operations of the City of Hafnarfjörður have gone well in recent years.
Council Tax rate lowered and support for families with children
Property tax rate
Commercial property tax falls from 1.57% to 1.40% and property tax on residential property from
0.281% to 0.261%. The council tax percentage will remain at 14.48%, but it was lowered from 14.52%.
in 2017. The sibling discount on nursery fees increases and a third sibling in
Primary school pupils receive free school meals. The operation of the City of Hafnarfjörður has gone well.
in recent years. The budget provides for a positive operating result of
985 million króna in 2019. The debt ratio continues to fall and will be
according to the plan for 120% at the end of 2019. Projected operating cash flow increases by
474 million króna from the 2018 plan. It is planned to invest 4.5 billion.
Krona in the year 2019.
„We continue on the path of prudence and disciplined
financial management. The town's financial position strengthens year on year and continues to improve.
the town's debt ratio. The property tax rate is lowered on residential
and commercial premises to accommodate a significant increase in property valuation.
Stability in the town's financial management and cost-effective operation results in increased
service and greater effectiveness in the town's operations. A great deal lies ahead.
development in various areas in Hafnarfjörður, both in services and infrastructure.“ says Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður.
Welfare,
Prevention and early intervention
The number of social housing units will continue to increase.
targeted and flats will be purchased for around 500 million króna a year over the next
four years. Increased funding will be used to develop and establish new early
in place, but work has been carried out on the project throughout 2018. The project
is concerned with finding ways to improve social, school and
Mental health services for the town's nursery and primary school children and their families
theirs. The number of psychologist posts to serve nursery and primary schools was increased on
in 2018. The fee for nursery school will remain unchanged for the sixth year in
In addition, an increased sibling discount is applied to nursery fees, which is means-tested.
The discount on nursery fees will be increased. Sibling discounts on meal charges.
Provision for primary school pupils will be established. Work will continue on a project about
A multifaceted health and fitness programme for people aged 65 and over in Hafnarfjörður, which will continue.
to develop and improve services for older people in their own homes.