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FY-2019 Year End Budget Comments

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As we end the Fiscal Year 2019, the town of Huntingdon reflects back on some of the accomplishments of this year. As mayor and town council, it was our goal through Fiscal Year 2019 to continue building infrastructure and laying the ground work to secure the needs of future generations.
The 2019 budget included a Capital Outlay Note for Street Paving and the Town’s LPRF grant match. An increase in Street Fund revenues from the State’s IMPROVE act increase in gasoline and diesel tax rates will be used for repayment of the note.
The renovation of the Huntingdon Historical Museum continues. The Dixie celebrated another outstanding season of main event and school time performances. The FY-19 Utility Fund Budget included several grant projects including a CDBG grant project for Highway 22 Bypass and Williams Street Pumping Stations and a FIDP Grant for the Buena Vista Road Pumping Station. The Dixie also received a $50,000 USDA grant for lighting, sound, and clear-com equipment upgrades.

On-going grant projects for the General Fund includes the 100% Safe Routes to Schools grant for the construction of sidewalks along Clark Street beside the Middle School, from Browning Avenue to Sixth Avenue and a second 100% Safe Routes to Schools grant has been awarded to complete sidewalks from Sixth Avenue to East Paris Street. Work continues on the Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant for Phase II of the Kelley Sports Complex addition.
The 2019 budget continued our efforts for economic growth and development by support of the Huntingdon Industrial Development Board and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
We continue to provide our high standard of service for public safety, public works, recreation and cultural activities and the economic growth for our community.