The City Council of Nice has approved various items on the agenda, including the vote on the initial budget for the year 2024. In a particularly strained financial and economic context, the municipality has affirmed its commitment to maintaining a high-quality public service. While ensuring moderate pricing and retaining the lowest tax rate among the major cities of France.
The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, presented an ambitious vision for the city, emphasizing his commitment to making it a clean and welcoming place. He highlighted the importance of daily waste collection along with the regular and colorful renovation of facades, stressing the importance of urban aesthetics for the well-being of residents.
Furthermore, Christian Estrosi expressed his determination to maintain a classroom aide per class, despite the challenges this might pose. He also highlighted Nice’s uniqueness as the only major city in France to have a central kitchen managed in-house, at a cost of about 13 million euros.
On the cultural front, the municipality of Nice is also deploying significant resources. Notably, through the “100% Culture in Schools” plan, which will allow 920 classes to have direct contact with artists in 2024. Moreover, the city is distinguished by its dynamic sports scene, offering one of the best sports infrastructures in France, with one in five residents linked to a sports association. An amount of 8.5 million euros is dedicated to supporting 177 local sports associations.
The event policy in Nice also contributes to the city’s radiance and the stimulation of employment. For instance, by hosting three stages of the Tour de France next July, which is estimated to generate nearly 188 million euros of economic impact.
Regarding financial aspects, Marc Concas highlighted that the operating revenue for the year 2024 amounts to 644.1 million euros, while operating expenses reach 575.3 million euros. The payroll constitutes the most significant expense, representing 52% of the operating budget. Investment revenues, on the other hand, amount to 223.5 million euros, with related expenses reaching 120.2 million euros. The City Council has allocated a budget of 17 million euros to Niรงoise associations.
The city of Nice acknowledges the increase in the needs of its population, as well as the rise in precarity that can lead to dramatic consequences. That is why the municipality is committed to actively supporting social associations such as the Red Cross, Restos du Cลur, or the Food Bank. With a budget envelope of 1.60 million euros for the year 2024, marking a significant increase of 15% compared to 2023.
In conclusion, the City Council of Nice has approved all the budgets, demonstrating the municipality’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing its citizens’ quality of life, despite the economic challenges it faces.
