No. 42 Initial Budget for FY2015

(published in the April 15, 2015 issue of Koho Inagi)

The initial budget for the new fiscal year was approved at the City Council regular meeting held in March 2015, and we would like to inform you of the outline.
The size of the general account budget for FY2015 was 33,684 million yen, a decrease of 2,564 million yen, or 7.1%, from the previous year. In fiscal 2016, approximately 2,349 million yen was earmarked for the construction of Minamiyama Elementary School, and approximately 443 million yen was earmarked for the reconstruction of the second nursery school and the construction of a new nursery school in the Minamiyama district. Excluding these single-year factors, the actual budget increase is approximately 228 million yen.
The main construction projects this year include the construction of Kizanshita Park (on the site where the second nursery school was relocated and rebuilt), the construction of a new Kamihirao fire station, the reconstruction of the second branch station, the installation of a water well for daily use in the event of a disaster, and Inagi. New construction of the administration building and disaster prevention warehouse for Nagamine Sports Square, reconstruction of the old Inagi Daiichi Elementary School building and maintenance of the grounds, large-scale renovation of the Inagi Second Elementary School building, renovation of Inagi No. 7 Elementary School, direct connection to Shiroyama Elementary School, large-scale renovation of Inagi Daiichi Junior High School , Inagi Daigo Junior High School is directly connected to the water supply. This is a large-scale project with a total cost of approximately 1.67 billion yen for the construction work mentioned above.
The city is currently facing a tight fiscal situation in terms of revenue and expenditures, as the need to respond to new administrative demands due to population growth coincides with the need to update aging facilities. We are working on this.
In terms of revenue, city tax revenue increased by 0.5% with the gradual economic recovery, and local consumption tax subsidies increased by 66.8% due to the consumption tax hike, while local allocation tax decreased by 29.3%. The total financial resources increased steadily by 2.7%.
In creating this budget, we placed particular emphasis on projects aimed at achieving the goals of creating a safe and secure city that is permanent and where generations can change, as Inagi City continues to make strides toward the next stage.
Regarding reconstruction support, we will continue to dispatch staff to Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture this fiscal year.
Regarding disaster prevention measures, in addition to facility development, we will revise local disaster prevention plans and strengthen responses to wind, flood, and volcanic disasters.
Regarding child-rearing support, the opening of the Hongo Branch of the Child and Family Support Center, discounts on park parking fees for families raising children, an increase in subsidies to reduce the burden on parents of children in private kindergartens, etc., an increase in subsidies related to special needs education projects in kindergartens, We will privatize clubs and children's centers, improve their services, and fully implement after-school children's classes (expanding them to all grades in all schools).
Regarding support for the elderly, we will implement measures such as building a regional comprehensive care system, providing support for the use of the adult guardianship system, and strengthening the reduction of long-term care insurance premiums using public funds.
Securing medical resources is the most important element for a safe and secure life. We will begin formulating a medical plan for Inagi City to systematically attract clinics and clinics.
Let's work together to create a vibrant Inagi town. We ask for the understanding, cooperation, and participation of all citizens.