Elkins City Hall News: Week of December 30, 2024

Elkins W. Va., December 29, 2024: There are no meetings scheduled for the week of December 30. Continue reading for more information on the New Year holiday, changes to the garbage schedule, utility payment due dates, and information on the annual General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (12/31-1/1) are observed as holidays by the City of Elkins. Departments throughout the city will be closed for those days.

Garbage normally picked up on WEDNESDAYS will be picked up on Tuesday (12/31), starting at 6 a.m.

Utility and in city fire fees will be mailed out December 30 and are due January 19. 2024 Annual and 4th Qtr. B&O’s will be mailed out December 30 and are due January 31. Utility shutoffs for unpaid past due bills are scheduled for January 7.

In January, city officials will begin preparing the annual General Fund budget for the year that starts July 1 (Fiscal Year 2026). Partner organizations have already been requested to submit their applications for inclusion in the FY 2026 budget.

Beginning January, the city’s Administrative Officers will collaborate to prepare departmental budgets. Starting in February, the Finance Committee will review these proposed budgets and any received partner funding requests. A final proposed FY 2026 General Fund budget must be presented to council no later than March 20 and must then be submitted to the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office no later than March 28.

After the auditor verifies compliance with state budgeting laws, rules, and regulations, council will meet to “lay the levy” (finalize the FY 2026 budget) on April 15, the date set by law for all West Virginia municipal and county governing bodies to finalize their budgets.

For agendas and other meeting information: www.cityofelkinswv.com/agenda-center

City Hall remains closed to the public for renovation and repairs until further notice. All departments are operating and available for service as usual, but in-person appointments will require advance arrangements.

For departmental contact information: www.cityofelkinswv.com/directory

For updates on City Hall construction and renovations: www.cityofelkinswv.com/renovations

Payments for utility bills and court payment plans or citations can be made online, by mail, in-person, or by using our drop-off box.

Paying Online: www.cityofelkinswv.com/online-payments

Paying In-Person: 10 11th St., Suite 3, Elkins West Virginia, 26241

Paying By Mail: Send mail to 401 Davis Ave., Elkins, West Virginia, 26241

Paying By Drop-Off Box: Located in the parking lot behind City Hall, located at 401 Davis Ave., Elkins, West Virginia, 26241