HARRISVILLE — Later this month, borough council is set to vote on its final 2023 budget, which includes no tax increase and keeps the borough’s police department intact with more money allocated toward salaries than in 2022.

The proposed 2023 budget, which is expected to be voted on June 19, includes expenses totaling $321,887.02 and an income of $228,535.24.

What would be a loss of $93,351.78 is offset by leftover COVID-19 funding of $89,948.15 — some of which council member Will McCoy says is already designated to other projects. Without the latter consideration, the proposed budget has a deficit of $3,403.63 and comes delayed.

The 2023 budget has been subject to much local debate as to the causes, procedures and responsibility resulting in the delay.

McCoy anticipates starting the plans for the 2024 budget in August, where he said tough decisions will need to be made.

“We are looking at a significant tax increase to keep funding this police department,” McCoy said.