FY2025 Budget
Proposed Budget
FY2025 Adopted Budget
The adopted Town and School General Fund and Capital Budgets of the Town of Scarborough for FY 2025 is now available.
Budget Season Highlights
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On May 15, the Scarborough Town Council passed the municipal and school budget at a 4.21% increase, below their 5% goal. This equates to a 1.47% tax rate increase in a non-revaluation year, compared to 3.77% last year.
![FY25 Budget Proposes Public Works Vehicle Replacements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715192050/scarboroughmaineorg/t3ad7s1t4dzxrekwkodq/PublicWorksBudgetVideoThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715192050/scarboroughmaineorg/t3ad7s1t4dzxrekwkodq/PublicWorksBudgetVideoThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715192050/scarboroughmaineorg/t3ad7s1t4dzxrekwkodq/PublicWorksBudgetVideoThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715192050/scarboroughmaineorg/t3ad7s1t4dzxrekwkodq/PublicWorksBudgetVideoThumbnail.png","width":1009}])
Scarborough Public Works Deputy Director Stephen Buckley explains the department need for a new electrical bucket truck and a few other pieces of equipment. These requests are part of their Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Plan for predictable spending.
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Community Services Director Todd Souza describes the building maintenance funds added in the FY2025 budget. The Town Hall building is over 30 years old and has failing units that need to be replaced. Learn more.
![Police Department Requests Cruiser & Body Worn Cameras]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654019905/scarboroughmaineorg/uswxxz0kosp6jfm9ah6p/scarborough-police-logo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654019905/scarboroughmaineorg/uswxxz0kosp6jfm9ah6p/scarborough-police-logo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1654019905/scarboroughmaineorg/uswxxz0kosp6jfm9ah6p/scarborough-police-logo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1654019905/scarboroughmaineorg/uswxxz0kosp6jfm9ah6p/scarborough-police-logo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654019905/scarboroughmaineorg/uswxxz0kosp6jfm9ah6p/scarborough-police-logo.jpg","width":1327}]){kind=logo}
The Police Department is requesting nearly $1,000,000 for a lease agreement for cruiser and body worn video and audio recording equipment. The equipment will be used by sworn officers to record certain interactions while on duty. The cameras would bring the Scarborough Police department up to industry standards; Scarborough is one of only a few departments in Southern Maine who do not possess either camera system.
![Fire Department Requests New Fire Engine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713454021/scarboroughmaineorg/zyeysxxbabur4obbojaf/firetruck2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713454021/scarboroughmaineorg/zyeysxxbabur4obbojaf/firetruck2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713454021/scarboroughmaineorg/zyeysxxbabur4obbojaf/firetruck2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713454021/scarboroughmaineorg/zyeysxxbabur4obbojaf/firetruck2.jpg","width":960}])
The Scarborough Fire Department submitted a request in the FY2025 budget to fund the purchase of a new pumper, commonly referred to as a fire engine, or engine company. Learn more about what is does, why a new one is needed, and how it benefits Scarborough.
![Staffing Investments to Meet Public Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713378592/scarboroughmaineorg/dimifrusiktbacij5fhc/StaffingBudgetThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713378592/scarboroughmaineorg/dimifrusiktbacij5fhc/StaffingBudgetThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713378592/scarboroughmaineorg/dimifrusiktbacij5fhc/StaffingBudgetThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713378592/scarboroughmaineorg/dimifrusiktbacij5fhc/StaffingBudgetThumbnail.png","width":988}])
The Scarborough community has come to expect fundamental services like quick emergency response, snow removal, and police keeping our streets safe. Behind these services are people. The Fiscal Year 2025 proposed budget is designed to invest in our most valuable commodity - our staff. Hear from our Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Works Director about the investments we're making in our staff to ensure that we maintain a high level of service for our community.
Budget Review Timeline
FY2025 Budget Review Timeline
The following meeting dates comprise the 2025 Budget Review Timeline. For additional information and meeting links, please see the Town Budget Calendar.
| Date | Time | Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2024 | 6:00pm | Budget Presentation |
| April 3, 2024 | 5:30pm | Joint Town Council and School Board Workshop |
| April 3, 2024 | 7:00pm | Town Council 1st Read of Budget |
| April 11, 2024 | 2:00 - 7:00pm | Town Finance Committee Budget Review |
| April 12, 2024 | 8:00 - 1:00pm | Town Finance Committee Budget Review |
| April 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:00pm | Revaluation Workshop with the Council and Budgetary Impacts |
| April 18, 2024 | 5:00pm | Finance Committee Meeting |
| April 20, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:00am | Budget Roundtable |
| April 22, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:00pm | Budget Roundtable |
| April 24, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30pm | Finance Committee Meeting to Discuss Recommendations #1 |
| April 24, 2024 | 5:00pm | Budget Roundtable |
| May 1, 2024 | 5:30pm | Joint Town Council and School Board Workshop |
| May 1, 2024 | 7:00pm | Town Council Public Hearing |
| May 15, 2024 | 7:00pm | Town Council Second Reading and Adoption |
| June 11, 2024 | 7:00am - 8:00pm | School Budget Validation Vote |
About Finance Committee Meetings
The Finance Committee is made up of three members of the Town Council. In the few weeks following the presentation of the proposed budget, their focus is to conduct a full review of the budget. They meet with departments to review individual budgets in detail. The committee then makes recommendations for suggested changes, which will go to the council for final approval. Finance committee meetings are open to the public and available to view online.
About Budget Roundtable Discussions
In an effort to encourage public engagement in the budget review process, the Town Council established Budget Roundtable discussions. These are informal, one-hour hybrid sessions hosted by members of the Town Council and Board of Education. It is an opportunity for them to listen, understand, and answer questions about the budget. The Budget Roundtables are scheduled to follow the Finance Committee meetings so that the budget in discussion has been through initial reviews since first being presented.
School Budget Process
The public portion of the School Department's FY25 budget development process began in mid-March. Details are available on the School website: Learn More.
Have a question about the 2025 municipal budget? Submit a question or comment about the upcoming budget year.