The City is getting closer to a balanced budget by focusing on structural changes that will continue to benefit us into the future. Congratulations to City Manager Rob DiSpirito and his excellent staff for proposing a budget that addresses a $3.3 million shortfall while avoiding cuts in services. Following are the major adjustments in the upcoming budget:

• Staffing reductions & Reorganizations (18 positions) - $493,600
• Transfer from Self Insurance Fund - 437,809
• Increase in planning & development fees (revenue) - 281,000
• Overall Reduction in Submitted Department Budgets - 268,600
• Sheriff’s contract adjustments - 221,630
• No merit increases in employee salaries - 210,000
• Reduced funding of Parks & Recreation Capital Fund - 155,800
• Fire Pension Adjustment - 120,000
• Retirements Forfeitures - 100,020
• Increased Fire/EMS Revenue from County - 90,692
• Decrease in litigation costs - 33,200