Two of the city's biggest departments, public utilities and public works, are asking for more money, and add in fire fighter salaries. A 2.5-percent mileage hike is projected, but City Manager Kip Padgett is not sure how much it may be right now; he wants to 'crunch the numbers'.
Public Utilities is posting a 6.9 percent increase citing increased operating costs and debt service. Public Works posted an eight percent budget hike for FY 2011 due largely to fee increases and capital outlay needs including two new garbage trucks.
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City Manager Kip Padgett ponders 2011 budget figures
Community Service Center Director Phillippa Lewis Moss told City Council members reduced funding means cutting services and jobs in her department
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