فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Sources from the Meknes municipality have revealed that the 2025 budget project is undergoing substantial modifications in response to observations made by the Governor of Meknes Prefecture. The municipal council’s office held an urgent meeting following the Governor’s correspondence No. 7844 dated December 2, 2024, in accordance with the provisions of Article 191 of Organic Law 113-14 concerning municipalities.
After the adjustments, the main budget estimates reached 617,822,585 dirhams. The modifications included increasing the allocations for paying judicial ruling arrears from 12 million dirhams to 30 million dirhams. Additionally, the support allocated to the Meknes Sports Club was raised from 5.5 million dirhams to 6.5 million dirhams.
Regarding revenues, significant adjustments were made as shown in the following table:
| Type of Revenue | First Reading | Amendment (Second Reading) |
|---|---|---|
| Building Tax | 1,000,000.00 | 2,000,000.00 |
| Maintenance Tax | 1,000,000.00 | 4,000,000.00 |
| Urban Land Tax | 21,000,000.00 | 23,000,000.00 |
| Municipal Services Fee | 70,000,000.00 | 90,000,000.00 |
| Professional Tax | 75,000,000.00 | 90,000,000.00 |
| Wholesale Agents Fees | 10,000,000.00 | 10,500,000.00 |
| Municipal Music Institute Income | 450,000.00 | 500,000.00 |
The amendments also included increasing the budget for swimming pool maintenance from 3.4 million dirhams to 6 million dirhams, and doubling the allocation for artworks and gifts from 50,000 dirhams to 100,000 dirhams. Meanwhile, the expected support from the supplementary share of the value-added tax was reduced by about 20 million dirhams.
These adjustments aim to achieve better financial balance for the municipality and enhance its ability to meet citizens’ needs and improve services across various sectors. The modifications come as part of the implementation of Article 191 of Organic Law 113-14 related to municipalities, reflecting the local government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and improved public service delivery.
