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| José Ballesta informed the spokesmen that the economic impact of the pandemic on the municipal coffers amounts to more than 54 million euros | The mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, chaired the Board of Spokesmen this morning, in which it was agreed to convene an extraordinary and urgent plenary session to approve the tax and tax cuts for the economic sectors most affected by the COVID crisis- 19, which will take place next Monday 18.The mayor also informed the spokesmen about the economic impact of the pandemic on the municipal coffers, both in terms of the social and economic measures put in place, such as the cost of personnel and material, and the loss of income.

municipal; an amount that amounts to 54,770,672 euros.

José Ballesta has transferred this information to the Ministry of the Presidency and the Treasury, which will communicate to the Government of Spain the needs of the region as a whole and its 45 municipalities.Modification of tax ordinancesThe modification of the fiscal ordinances of this year in order to alleviate the social crisis caused by COVID-19 will be debated in the extraordinary plenary session called for Monday.

These tax measures represent a clear commitment by the City Council to mitigate payment difficulties for many citizens, families and companies in the municipality caused by the declaration of the state of alarm.The global economic impact on municipal revenues of the total measures amounts to 2,453,080 euros.In this way, the modification of the fiscal ordinances that affect the occupation of public spaces with tables and chairs and the weekly markets is proposed.- Rate of terraces and street markets: The rate for special use of land for public use with tables and chairs and the rate for special use or private use of public roads with weekly street markets will not be settled during the period of non-occupation, which means an estimated economic impact of 175,000 euros (for tables and chairs) and 133,340 euros (for weekly markets).In addition, the applicable rates for the second half of the year will be reduced by 50% in both rates.

This implies an estimated economic impact of 516,250 euros (for tables and chairs) and 200,010 euros (for weekly markets).- Public Prices for the rental of sports facilities and nursery schools: those corresponding to public services that have been discontinued due to the state of alarm will not be charged and, in the event that payment has been anticipated, agile procedures will be established for return.

Currently, the execution of this measure supposes an estimated economic impact of 498,525 euros for the rental of municipal sports facilities in Murcia and 105,400 euros for the provision of services in Nursery Schools.- Garbage collection fee: The premises affected by the cessation of activity as a result of the declaration of the state of alarm may avail themselves of the minimum fee of 29.96 euros for garbage collection.

The application will be for a two-month period, equivalent to the effective closing period.

The estimated economic impact of these measures is 335,434 euros.- Tax on Constructions, Installations and Works: application of the 2% tax rate to constructions, installations and works subject to Responsible Declaration and / or Prior Communication, for a period of 6 months from its entry into force.

This will allow the owners of establishments that have to carry out reforms to adapt to the new state regulations only have to pay 50%.

Estimated economic impact: 489,121 euros.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia