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Now there is also the green light from the council commission. Thanks to the favorable opinion, we are moving towards the release of resources to create the second part of the new fishing center (fish market), for the redevelopment of Piazzale Carso as part of the regeneration of the station area and for the canteens of two primary schools supported by the Pnrr. These are some of the investments that are financed by the budget change, the last one for 2024, which received a favorable opinion from the Fifth Commission on Tuesday morning (19 November).
No mortgage for the fish market
A maneuver which on the investment front sees the change in the source of financing for the new fish market project, a work supported by regional funds with the co-participation of the Municipality of Rimini for 2 million. A portion borne by the administration which would originally have been covered through the use of a mortgage, but which by virtue of the greater revenue (specifically linked to the distribution of Rimini Holding’s dividends) can today be supported with its own resources, therefore without any debt .
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The funds for Piazzale Carso
Among the other investments financed in the budget, also the redevelopment of the “Giardini Vittime delle Foibe” park (Piazzale Carso) for 250 thousand euros, an intervention which is part of the works plan which sees the administration alongside the Italian Railway Network for an overall renovation of the Rimini central station area, which also includes the creation of a new sea-side access.
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Two new canteens
The change also includes the projects of the two new canteens for the “Mario Lodi” primary schools in the Padulli area and the “Flavia Casadei” of Viserba, eligible for financing with Pnrr funds (Mission 4 – Education and Research) for approximately one million euros overall and which sees the Municipality shouldering the VAT quota (not financeable with EU funds) of around 100 thousand euros.
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Magrini: “The balance sheet is solid”
“This maneuver gives further confirmation of the solidity of the municipal budget – underlines the budget councilor Judge Magrini – allowing us to finance the contribution to a strategic project such as the fish market through our own resources and without burdening the public debt, continuing with the policy of debt relief without giving up investments for the city”.
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What are the potential long-term financial implications of funding infrastructure projects without a mortgage for the city of Rimini?
What are your thoughts on the decision to fund the second part of the new fishing center and other infrastructure projects without using a mortgage? How does this impact the city’s finances and overall strategy for future development projects?
The fish market is a contentious issue in Rimini, with some residents opposed to its location and design. As a city official, how do you balance the needs and desires of the community with the importance of these necessary infrastructure upgrades?
The renovation of Piazzale Carso and construction of new canteens for primary schools are also receiving funding through this budget change. Can you elaborate on the significance of these projects for the community and how they align with the city’s broader development goals?
As the chairman of the Budget Committee, what factors did you consider when deciding to shift the financing for these investments? How will this impact the city’s budget going forward?
What role do you see Pnrr funds playing in future development projects in Rimini, and how did they influence the decision to include the new canteens in this round of funding? Do you anticipate more projects being eligible for Pnrr support in the future?
