DANVILLE, Va. – City Manager Ken Larking on Tuesday submitted to the City Council a proposed budget that maintains basic government services, continues crime reduction and public safety initiatives, and invests in the success of youth.

The budget includes no increase in tax rates other than an aircraft tax increase approved by the Airport Commission. Also, no increase in utility rates and utility fees is proposed.

The total recommended budget for the next fiscal year is nearly $285.7 million for operations, capital and debt service. This total is 1.93 percent or nearly $5.4 million more than the current fiscal year’s budget of $280,279,860.

The proposed budget is a working draft for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

City Council will hold public hearings prior to adopting a budget.

Final adoption must take place no later than June 30.