Local village adopts 2023-24 budget (audio included)

A village in Cortland County adopted its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

At the Village of Marathon Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, the board adopted a budget with estimated revenue of $1,169,614.67.

The breakdown of the village’s new budget is as follows:

  • $591,550 for the general fund
  • $214,895.38 for the water fund
  • $363,169.29 for the sewer fund

During Wednesday’s budget hearing, it was noted the general fund budget will include a 1.24% tax levy increase, which comes out to $370,550 in project taxes to be collected.

Also noted at the budget hearing was the rates for the sewer fund went up 29%.

Below is a recording of the budget hearing held prior to Wednesday’s village Board of Trustees meeting.