Set legal spending limit for city budget year 2015-16
In Plain English
California law requires cities to set a maximum spending limit each year based on population and inflation. The city must formally approve this limit before adopting its annual budget. This procedural step ensures Richmond complies with state constitutional requirements for municipal spending controls.
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Votes
Directed staff to include the following amendments with the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget: additional $6,000 for festivals, up to $5,000 fee waiver for Saffron Strand's Annual Homeless Workforce Conference, and $1,000 donation toward the City's Pride Day Picnic
4 to 2
Approved Resolution No. 67-15
5 to 1
Directed staff to prioritize expansion of the road crew for street paving when one-time funds become available
4 to 2
Adopted Resolution No. 65-15, approving the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget and Resolution No. 66-15, approving the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Capital Improvement Plan
4 to 2
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