Review city's 2014-15 budget with $7.6 million deficit

Budget DeficitBudget

$5,000

In Plain English

The city faces a $7.6 million shortfall in its operating budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1, 2014. The council needs to decide how to close this gap through spending cuts, revenue increases, or other measures. If no action is taken, the city cannot balance its budget as required by law.

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Votes

End discussion of the question portion, hear from the public, and then return for comments

Moved by: Councilmember BecklesSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Passed

5 to 2

McLaughlinAye
BecklesAye
BoozéNay
BatesNay
MyrickAye
ButtAye
RogersAye

Directed the City Manager to determine if there are any CDBG funds available in the Capital Improvement Project budget that can be used to fund art programs, excluding ones that have already been allocated to specific non-profit organizations, to be discussed at the next City Council meeting, or as soon as possible

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Passed