Hausham – With a total volume of almost 33 million euros, Hausham’s treasurer Martin Reisberger recently presented his 20th and largest budget to date to the municipal council.
The 2023 budget of the municipality of Hausham cannot do without new debts either. What is new, however, is that the figures can be viewed in detail in digital form after approval by the public.
At 32.91 million, the total volume of the 2023 budget is around 1.5 million euros more than in the previous year. According to Reisberger’s calculations, the administrative budget (EUR 24.21 million) generates a surplus of almost EUR 1.66 million, which can be allocated to the asset budget (EUR 8.7 million). Reisberger noted the increased trade tax revenue as positive. While an approach of 2.5 million euros was planned for 2022, the treasurer can expect 3.5 million euros this year. However, Hausham has to dig deeper into his pocket for the district surcharge, which increases by around 305,000 euros to a good 5.1 million euros.
Credit planned
Borrowing of 3.21 million euros is planned so that the 7.78 million euro investment program is counter-financed. This increases the total debt to 25.88 million euros. At the end of this year, the per capita debt is expected to be 3038 euros, the national average is 689 euros.
The largest expenditure item in the administrative budget remains the personnel area, for which 5.9 million euros have been budgeted for this year. Compared to the previous year, this is an increase of 14 percent, which, in addition to regular additional expenses, takes into account a significant increase in wages as a result of ongoing collective bargaining.
One of the largest items in the investment program are the massively increased clean-up costs for the old Freudenstein landfill, which will be EUR 2 million this year and EUR 2.8 million next year. However, the administration assumes that the costs will be reimbursed almost in full by the company for the remediation of contaminated sites in Bavaria.
According to Mayor Jens Zangenfeind, given the cash situation and the price distortions in the construction sector, the municipality has imposed a “breather” on municipal housing with 21 apartments on Huberspitzweg and at the Argula children’s home. “In terms of construction, nothing will happen this year,” added Reisberger, which is why the planning costs were only estimated at 50,000 euros each.
Mayor Zangenfeind: “The debts cannot be sugarcoated.”
“The debts are not to be sugarcoated,” said Zangenfeind, but he defended the investment program: “We have to invest well, sustainably and in good time.” As the financial backbone of the community, he emphasized the fiscal power of small and medium-sized businesses: “We have to create the best possible conditions for our businesses .” Support for clubs and social institutions remains important for social cohesion.
Because a lot is being done despite the debt, Georg Eham stated for the CSU parliamentary group: “Basically, it fits.” In addition, Eham said, it is not yet certain that all projects will actually be implemented and that full borrowing will be necessary. Ria Röpfl (FWG), who campaigned for further support for the clubs, made a similar statement: “The Kühnen Foundation also helps us with this.” Greens spokeswoman Harda von Poser is concerned about the high per capita debt: “Many Things are undoubtedly necessary and important, but perhaps there are some things we can no longer afford.”
SPD parliamentary group spokesman Thomas Danzer suggested pushing energy conversion and saving energy. “It is important to ensure energy and social security in difficult times.” That is why, in addition to childcare, the possibility of assisted living or a retirement home should be kept in mind.
The resolutions on the 2023 budget and the financial plan for 2024 to 2026 were passed unanimously. In summary, Zangenfeind said: “We are efficient, and so that the company community Hausham continues to run smoothly, we must not rest on our laurels.”
The budget still requires the formal approval of the district office and will then be published for the first time and in great detail for everyone available digitally on the municipality’s website. Helmut Hacker
Items in the investment program:
- Redevelopment of the old Freudenreich landfill (without subsidy): 2 million euros
- Waterworks (including the locals program): 1.38 million euros
- Development of local residents program: 1.24 million euros
- Extension of the Rainbow Kindergarten: 1 million euros
- Building yard (including replacement purchases for loaders, Hansa, winter service): 470,000 euros
- General overhaul of the sewage system: 180,000 euros
- Acquisition of forest areas for forest educational trail: 153,000 euros
- Refurbishment of tennis courts (without subsidies): 150,000 euros
- Refurbishment of mountain damage on Brentenstraße: 123,000 euros
- Elementary and middle school, gymnasium: 85,000 euros
- FFW Hausham: 55,000 euros
- FFW Agatharied: 47.000 Euro
- Renovation of the heating in the Sportstüberl: 37,000 euros.
