News Flash

Indian Trail News

Posted on: May 12, 2023

Town of Indian Trail Recommended FY2023-2024 Budget

Recommended Budget Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m.

During the Tuesday, May 9, Council meeting, Town Manager Mike McLaurin presented the recommended budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024. The budget is a statement of the Town’s priorities and a financial plan on how to fund those priorities. In 2021, the Town Council adopted nine priorities: Roads and Infrastructure, Public Safety, Planning and Growth Management, Creating a Downtown, High-quality Team, Partnerships, Parks and Community Amenities, Quality Basic Services, and Operational Needs. Through the funding of numerous projects and services, the recommended FY 2023-2024 budget lays the foundation for meeting the Town's priorities and the needs of our community. 

FY23-24 Recommended Budget Highlights

Funds

  • The General Fund is balanced at $21,865,202 using the existing tax rate of 18.5 cents. 
  • The Powell Bill fund is $2,055,000 and the Stormwater fund is $2,102,566.
  • The Capital Reserve/Debt Service is $2,941,469. 

Personnel Adjustments

  • Three vacant positions are not being funded.  
  • The Town is relocating the Economic Development function to the Planning Department. 
  • A Parks Maintenance Technician position will be effective July 1, 2023. 
  • Recreation Specialist and Customer Service positions will be effective January 1, 2024.
  • Moving funding of the IT Administrator position from the Administration budget to Communications & IT. 
  • Reclassification of the Tax Collector position to Assistant Finance Director/Tax Collector. 

Public Safety (Union County Sheriff's Office Contract)

  • One deputy position will be added to the UCSO contract effective July 1, 2023. 
  •  The Town will continue funding the two grant traffic deputy positions effective October 1, 2023. 

Additional Highlights

  • Continues to fund existing Capital Improvement Projects, as well as the implementation of the findings from the watershed management study. 
  • Continues funding the $3.15 million for road maintenance (funded by Powell Bill and state funds). 
  • Funds an ADA Transition Plan over two years. 
  • Funds Town Hall facility maintenance and security enhancement projects.
  • Funds an enhanced Christmas light display at Chestnut Square Park and the Town Hall. 
  • Continues work on $35 million of Capital Projects, including transportation and parks and recreation projects.
The Town will hold a public hearing on the recommended budget on Tuesday, May 23, during the regular Council meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trail Town Hall. Residents are encouraged to review the budget and share their input. If you have questions about the budget, please contact Town Manager McLaurin at fmm@indiantrail.org.


Budget Documents

All documents related to the budget can be found on the Town's website:

FY23-24 Recommended Budget
FY23-24 Budget Presentation Slides
FY23-24 Budget Presentation Recording (the budget presentation begins at timestamp 27:56)

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Indian Trail News

Register Today for Indian Trail's Blood Drive on May 23

Indian Trail Blood Drive - May 23

Posted on: May 17, 2023
Facebook Live: Thursday, April 20, at 1 p.m.

Facebook Live: This Thursday!

Posted on: April 18, 2023
Facebook Live on Friday, March 17, at 1 p.m.

Facebook Live: This Friday!

Posted on: March 7, 2023
March Town Hall Bulletin Newsletter Cover

March 2023 Town Hall Bulletin Newsletter

Posted on: February 28, 2023
Facebook Live with special guest Pat Kahle

Facebook Live: This Friday!

Posted on: February 14, 2023
Coffee with Mayor Cohn - Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. at Rockhounds Coffee

Join us for Coffee with the Mayor

Posted on: February 6, 2023
A Holiday Message from Mayor David Cohn

A Holiday Message from Mayor David Cohn

Posted on: December 22, 2022
Town Hall Closed_Christmas

Town Hall Christmas Holiday Hours

Posted on: December 21, 2022
Coffee with Mayor Cohn on Thursday, Dec. 8

Join us for Coffee with the Mayor

Posted on: December 5, 2022
Veterans Day Ceremony

Indian Trail Veterans Day Ceremony

Posted on: November 4, 2022

Termination of State of Emergency

Posted on: October 3, 2022
Coffee with Mayor Cohn (3)

Join us for Coffee with the Mayor

Posted on: October 3, 2022
October Newsletter Cover

October 2022 Town Hall Bulletin Newsletter

Posted on: September 30, 2022

Proclamation Declaring State of Emergency

Posted on: September 30, 2022
Fall Festival_Sqaure (2)

Fall Festival Canceled

Posted on: September 28, 2022
Early Voting Schedule

2022 General Election Early Voting Schedule

Posted on: September 19, 2022

Notice of Potential Quorum

Posted on: August 23, 2022
Facebook Live

Facebook Live: This Friday!

Posted on: August 15, 2022
Every Drop Counts: Donate Blood

Indian Trail Blood Drive - August 30

Posted on: August 16, 2022
School Supply Donation Box

Union County School Supplies Drive

Posted on: July 22, 2022
Facebook Live_July

Facebook Live: This Friday!

Posted on: July 20, 2022
Town Hall Closed_July 4

Town Hall Closed on July 4

Posted on: July 1, 2022
July 4 Parade

Indian Trail July 4 Parade

Posted on: June 28, 2022