Falconville Sketch
This year’s budget, released earlier than any other year, contains cuts leaving the city to search for other ways to provide for departments.
“part of a planned phase-out of the city-run ambulance service. A private company is taking over the service. Next year's budget will probably be zero for this service. People can expect better and faster service for less cost in the long run.�
“Well, we're looking for grants assistance for most of our senior citizens programs. Softball leagues will be self-supporting with more user fees. We'll cut back on free nature walks, pool lifeguard hours will be cut back, and we'll look hard at any activity that requires heavy insurance liability protection, etc�
-Joan Bell, City Administrator
“We'll undoubtedly be cutting some popular programs and we'll be increasing user fees for some other programs. We're looking into public and private grants for other important programs. We may even seek some corporate sponsorships for some activities. How does the "Nike Softball League" sound?�
-Elaine Hultquist, Director Parks and Recreation
“It's been a long-term goal of mine to see it adopted BEFORE the fiscal year begins. City Administrator Bell can take some credit for whipping the budget into shape early.�
-Henry Smith, Mayor
-Talk about budget cuts
raises in pay
programs cut
plans on compensating/replacing
-Budget vote
5-0
accomplished very early
-Proposition 13