Galway City Council has outlined plans for an extra €39m in public spending over the next five years.
But, the ambitious plans heavily rely on councillors voting to increase Local Property Tax, and Commercial Rates.
The City Council says the investment programme has been developed in response to shortfalls in service delivery and projects since 2019.
These shortfalls, it says, are down to expenditure inflation over 30 percent, rising operational costs and increased demand for services.
It's identified key areas for investment - they include social and affordable housing, derelict sites, street cleaning, public toilets, parks and foothpaths, and the development of a campervan facility.
But key to pumping up the local authorities spend are an increase in Local Property Tax and Commercial Rates by the maximum adjustment of 15 percent.
City Councillors will be asked to vote on both in the very near future - and so far there's been a fierce political divide, with the outcome of the vote still uncertain.
One of the key arguments in favour is that a boost in Galway City Council's funding will enable it to access greater funding from National Government and the EU.
But others argue it shouldn't fall on the public to make up any shortfall in local authority finances.
Only time will tell which line of thinking will win out at City Hall in the coming days and weeks.
