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News - Paola City Government
Written by Brian McCauley   
Friday, 10 July 2009 13:30
Paola city officials are planning some hard-hitting budget cuts, including the possibility of freezing salaries and eliminating positions, in order to offset a deficit in the city’s general fund.

Many of the cost-saving options were discussed by Paola City Council members during a work session Thursday night.

According to a memorandum from City Manager Jay Wieland and City Clerk Dan Droste, the proposed budget for 2010 had a negative balance of $625,767 in Wieland’s recommended version and $742,157 in the department requested version. The council members went over a variety of options to close the gap.

Some actions being strongly considered include: freezing salaries for all employees, raising the general fund mill levy by 2.76 mills, not filling an open police officer position and eliminating a secretarial position, eliminating two positions in the street department and reducing or eliminating amounts being saved for upgrades in equipment for different city departments.

The severe cuts may not even be enough, and some more extreme options also were mentioned, such as implementing a one-day furlough each month in which the employees would not get paid.

Council members said Thursday they want to make keeping staff their top priority, and some changes to the budget proposal may be made before Tuesday’s council meeting to avoid cutting as many positions.

For a complete breakdown of the cuts discussed at the meeting, pick up a cop of Wednesday’s Miami County Republic.
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