Receive quarterly budget report showing $5.5 million deficit
In Plain English
The city faces a $5.5 million budget shortfall in the first 3 months of the fiscal year. The Finance Director presented revenue and spending updates plus overtime costs across departments. Council asked staff to study whether hiring more firefighters costs less than current overtime payments.
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Votes
Accept said budget and overtime reports
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