Intervention group Near You "in City Council 14/12/2010
The Finance Committee gave us a very complete 2011 budget: staff salaries will be adjusted , municipal services will be able to function, schools are open. It is a very good thing.
However, as advisors to opposition, we'll take our hat controller and go over all the shortcomings.
The economic situation of municipalities is difficult, the 2011 budget is down compared to that of 2010: less than € 18,000,000, compared to Fontainebleau (30 million) and Montereau (40 million). The population of the city is charged to 14,293 inhabitants, down 300, which means a decrease in allocations from the state. The most important positions (sport, culture) have their envelope down, the functions and road safety progress. We would have done the opposite, that is what sets us apart. We love the movement and progress.
4 topics will be analyzed.
first element: revenue.
You expect a slight increase in revenue, you expects a high level of property transfer tax, but we know pourrrions a further increase in tax rates or a change in allowances. It is a sign of mismanagement. We will speak for 65% of Avon has this week sent a big check to the Treasury. Tax effort in Avon is too large, you discourage forces. Some expect 2014 to bring you up to compulsory retirement, others have already gone live in a small village on the banks of the Seine.
second element : operation.
There is no very significant efforts in managing every day. Consumption of gas, water, electricity are high. The buildings are still not properly insulated, thermostatic valves are not installed. The car park is not reduced, the costs are significant. You will dance on January 15 when other cities have canceled those ceremonies greeting very expensive. We are far from a sustainable operation. Operating expenses soared (+30% in 2010). A thorny issue for the outsourcing of small children in a society private. The 2010 figures are there. The deficit increased from € 300 000 € to 675 000. Every child costing the town € 10 000. The mayor of Nemours had a deficit of 200 000 €, it has finally settled the issue.
third element: Investment .
What errors during this term: the purchase of the station buffet in 2008 to € 290 000, still vacant and soon rented for 200 EUR / month, or a gross profit of less than 1%. There is the renovation of Bel Ebat (€ 1,400,000): a site for Avon too heavy. At Fontainebleau, the Department Culture renovated the exterior of Henri IV, then stopped for lack of funds. We can add the sale of land sell-off of the deportees (275 000 € HT, 75 € / m2), a bad deal. The purchase of land Goulard (1 300 000 €): an expensive investment, it will complete a reconstruction of the technical center. Imagine what we could do for the library with this money? Meanwhile, Montereau inaugurates its second library. The city of confluence progresses, Avon stagnating.
fourth element: the risks . A common
can it fail? At first no, the budget must be balanced. But sometimes a community ensures transactions made by third parties. Our world is financial, we now see countries (Greece, Ireland ...) that sink to support the banking sectors in big trouble. Closer to home, the town of Grigny in the Essonne is bankrupt: it waited grants that never came, the prefect has the Town Hall Trust. His first decision, 50% increase in taxes. Result: all the owners fled and the city is even poorer.
And in Avon, we risk that? Mr. Mayor has signed this summer Contract management is very risky for the Zac station. We do not find in the budget provisions for contingencies. This is very dangerous. Suppose that the PLU is invalidated and the project does not start. The developer will request that its costs are paid. It would be improper for the new municipal team, which arrives in 2014, is obliged to pay the debts of the former.
The 2011 budget is not true and sincere. We will vote against.
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