City Council’s apparent $50K budget boost for Michelle Mosby’s nonprofit was an error, official says
In public, the council agreed to set that money to the side and figure out what to do with it later.
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City will reduce the number of purchasing cards by 80%, reset program
The city has contracted with the Institute for Public Procurement to conduct an independent assessment of the program.
City Council backs raises for all city employees, makes minimal budget changes
The council appears set to make only a few million dollars in adjustments to an operating budget that exceeds $1 billion.
Council rejects proposal for locked addiction rehab facility in North Side
The locked nature of the facility and HYPE’s security plans sparked numerous concerns from neighbors.
City revenue director resigns after more problems with tax rebate checks
City finance officials “ordered a stop” to the rebates last month after the city sent out an estimated 6,200 checks that were addressed to the wrong recipient.
City says budget wasn’t relying on $12 million in federal funds for water plant repairs
Without the grant, the costs of the work and financing could cause a roughly 1% rate increase sometime over the next five years.
Avula says withholding raises from senior City Hall employees would be ‘wrong decision’
The mayor first said he wanted to “dispel” the notion that the city is in a budget crisis.
