Every year, by mid-November, the President of Ełk submits draft budget resolution of the Regional Audit Chamber in Olsztyn, as well as The Ełk City Council, so that after the stage of work on the document, it could adopt the budget. The motions submitted by the councillors' clubs during the budget design were accepted into the project as far as possible. Some of the proposals and projects will be included in the implementation after the analysis of the possibilities formal, legal and substantive aspects during the year.

Next year, in the budget of the city of Ełk, revenues are planned in the amount of PLN 363 million, and expenditures at the level of PLN 442.8 million. Project budget assumes, first of all, the maintenance of the core tasks on the existing Level. In addition, the amount of PLN 1 million has been planned for the participatory budget. The draft budget also provides for the tax rates unchanged and the takeover of the financing of Crèche No. 2 in its entirety by city (in 2023 until the month of June, the costs of employment and operation were covered by subsidies from the European Union).

The final shape of the budget was influenced by inflation and established minimum wage regulations. This results in a significant increase in expenses maintenance of the city.

Major adjustments will be possible in the course of 2024 budget, following the measures announced by the new parliamentary majority financial support for local governments (including increasing the participation of tax) and the release of funds from the National Recovery Plan and Immunity Enhancement (KPO).

Biggest Expenses are planned for education and upbringing – PLN 141.9 million, roads and transport public sector – PLN 98.3 million, family – PLN 34.3 million, municipal economy, including environmental and climate protection – PLN 33.1 million, social assistance – PLN 29.3 million, housing – PLN 16.7 million and culture (including the protection of monuments) – PLN 21.9 million and sport – PLN 15.1 million.

Capex in 2024 is planned at PLN 100.9 million, taking into account the possibility of reaching for external funds. To this end, the Investments and investment purchases amounted to PLN 96.6 million.

The investments planned for 2024 include, m.in:

·         reconstruction and expansion of the Water Park in Ełk,

·         construction of the so-called small ring road - Norwida Street on the section from Kościuszki Street to the exit roundabout to the tunnel under the tracks nearby Cemetery

·         purchase of 5 electric buses with infrastructure,

·         reconstruction of Sikorskiego Street on the section from Wojska Street Polish to the railway tracks,

·         modernisation of road infrastructure within the Suwałki Special Economic Zone, Ełk Subzone,

·         construction of Pileckiego Street and Fieldorfa Nila Street on the os. Koniczki,

·         reconstruction of 3 Maja Street and Małeckich Street in the strict centre

·         Continuation of the construction of the municipal building at ul. Railway with 36 apartments,

·         construction of "green" bus stops,

·         Expansion of the road network bicycle in the city of Ełk,

·         reconstruction of prelate Marian Szczęsny Street on the os. Jeziorna,

·         commencement of the construction of a bicycle path along the Ełk River

·         construction of an active/safe pedestrian crossing at 1 Kajki Street,

·         construction of a playground at SP9,

·         Modernization of street lighting on the m.in. energy-saving LEDs,

·         hardening of the road with drainage of the area at ul. Toruńska 6-8 and at the garages at 13 Piłsudskiego Street,

·         construction of a rainwater drainage system in the following streets: Kraszewskiego and Silesia,

·         development of the yard at the building no. 57 Wojska Polish

·         Reclamation of lakes Ełk District, water protection - part I,

·         Development of the area next to the historic building ul. Piłsudskiego 10,

·         renovation of the roof in the building of Primary School No. 2

·         renovation, reconstruction and adaptation of buildings with part of the economic activity in the EKW,

·         Renovation of a historic residential building at ul. Chopina 21,

Taking into account the possibilities of applying for funds expenditure on the preparation of the documentation has been planned. technical standards/projects relating to m.in:

·         renovation and reinforcement of the bridge structure at ul. Castle

·         construction of Kolejowa Street on the section from Grajewska Street to Wczasowa Street along with the construction of a bicycle path,

·         reconstruction of Dąbrowskiego Street on the section from Armii Street National Road to the viaduct,

·         reconstruction of Woj. from Mickiewicza Street to 11 Listopada Street,

·         construction of a bicycle path along the Ełk River from ul. Norwida to Suwalska Street,

·         construction of a bridge located at Stary Rynek Street,

·         reconstruction of the bridge located at the mouth of the river Elk,

·         reconstruction of the old beach at Parkowa Street in Ełk,

·         acoustic adaptation of classrooms, corridors and SP5 communication routes,

·         construction of a sports hall and landscaping at SP1,

·         modernization of the playground in the Municipal Kindergarten "Light",

·         adapting buildings to the needs of children people with disabilities and special needs in MP "Słoneczna Eight", MP "Forget-me-not" and MP "Bajka" in Ełk

·         construction of a dog park - Grajewska / Kilińskiego,

The two main amounts in the budget are revenues of PLN 363 million and expenditure PLN 442.8 million. Budget deficit - PLN 79.8 million (difference between revenues, expenditure) will be covered by the saved and accumulated free appropriations from previous years (PLN 47.7 million) and from the issue of bonds.

Details:

Revenue: PLN 363 million

Primary sources of income:

·         Shares local government in PIT and CIT – PLN 63.5 million

·         Subsidies (general and educational) – PLN 103.6 million

·         Grants – PLN 38.2 million

·         Taxes and local fees – PLN 63.2 million

·         sale real estate – PLN 4.5 million

Total expenditure: PLN 442.8 million

·         expenditure current: PLN 341.9 million