Kakha Kaladze, the Mayor of Tbilisi, on Wednesday, said the budget for the Georgian capital would increase by GEL 21 million and reach GEL 2 billion this year.
The increase reflects “transitional balances consisting of excess revenue and a certain component is funds transferred to transitional projects”, he said, adding the budget figure would increase from the previously approved GEL 1.763 million to GEL 2 billion.
The finances are going to be allocated in the following amounts: Tbilservice Group for city maintenance services – GEL 37 million, Environmental Protection Service – GEL 36 million, Culture, education, sports and youth areas – GEL 19 million, Infrastructure Development Service – GEL 17 million, Health Service for implementation of social programmes – GEL 4.3 million.
Kaladze said the increased budget would also enable the City Hall to purchase an additional 40 units of 18-metre-long buses for the city.
The changes to be introduced in the 2024 budget will be submitted to the City Council for approval.
