Meeting of the main committee: Bad Honnef plans great restructuring!

Meeting of the main committee: Bad Honnef plans great restructuring!

Rathausplatz 1, 53604 Bad Honnef, Deutschland - The city of Bad Honnef faces important decisions that affect both economic and ecological aspects. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the 31st meeting of the main and finance committee will take place in the Grafenwerth (001) meeting at Rathausplatz 1. The agenda includes several crucial points that will influence the future orientation of the city, including the change in job plan 2025 and participation in the debt of the state of North Rhine -Westphalia, also known as old debt aid.

One of the most important decisions will affect the name of a street in the city area after the twin city of Ludvika. This shows the city's wish to maintain and emphasize international relationships. In addition, a preliminary annual result for 2024 and the status of budget management for 2025 is presented, which illustrates the financial framework of the city.

climate protection measures and renovation of the town hall

In the context of the last meetings of the main and finance committee, significant decisions have already been made, especially with regard to climate protection and the energetic renovation of the town hall. The main and finance committee used to complete its 22nd session this week and adopt the integrated climate protection concept, which shows measures to reduce greenhouse gases. The 250 -page concept defines 41 measures in areas such as mobility, buildings and urban development. The implemented measures also include the exchange of lamps, which has already saved 92,400 kWh and 18 tons of CO2, as well as the expansion of photovoltaic systems on urban buildings.

The energetic renovation of the town hall was decided to make the building future -proof. Experts recommend a renovation that includes measures to insulation and exchange the heating system for a heat pump, among other things. The city plans to invest around 4.7 million euros in this renovation, with around 1.1 million euros come from funding. This shows the endeavor to focus on both climate protection and cost savings.

second home tax as a source of income

Another step that affects the city's finances is the planned introduction of a second home tax, which is to be charged from January 1, 2024. City treasurer Martin Gautsch estimates that Bad Honnef will achieve around 30,000 euros in income. The tax rate is 15 percent of the net rent and provides staggered discounts as well as deductions for parking spaces or garages. The adoption of the associated statutes in the Council is planned for December.

The citizens' information system has deposited all the necessary session documents in order to give interested citizens an insight into the topics and suggestions. The upcoming decisions could not only affect economic stability, but also the ecological responsibility of the city of Bad Honnef.

For more information on these topics and the upcoming session, you can do the articles from Ausbadhonnef.de and meinbadhonnef.de Read.