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After hours of discussion surrounding employee insurance rates and health plans, the commission went back on a decision to restore two public works positions in favor of eliminating a police position. Commissioner John Hill, who said he had a change of heart, even went on to say it was with a “bleeding heart” that he [...]
This Thursday the High Springs City Commission will hold their first public hearing for the passage of the FY2011 Budget. The budget, originally presented by the city manager on July 26, has seen some significant changes made by the current commission. While some of the modifications have been unanimous, others have become split [...]
After two meetings doing a review of the city manager’s proposed budget-which includes a reduction of $607,000 and the layoff of 14 positions-the city commission opted to set the tentative millage rate the same as last year’s. Despite a 9% drop in property values city-wide, the commssion opted to remain at the existing rate of 6.15 [...]
Last evening the City Manager presented to the commission his proposed budget for the 2011 fiscal year which calls for over $600,000 in reductions from last year’s budget. This amounts to the elimination of 12 fulltime positions and 2 part-time positions across various departments.
As we continue to move through the process, final dollar numbers will become [...]
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