Set legal spending limit for city budget under state constitution
In Plain English
California's constitution requires cities to calculate and formally adopt an annual spending limit. This limit prevents government from growing faster than population and inflation combined. The city must approve this calculation each year to comply with state law.
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To adopt Resolution No. 51-06
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