City expected to approve $294 million budget

Monday, May 17, 1999 | 7:37 a.m.

Overall, the budget for fiscal year 2000, which begins July 1, is a 7.9 percent increase over the previous fiscal year's spending plan, due largely to $3.6 million in increased contributions to the Metropolitan Police Department and just over $3 million for 60 new staff positions.

The budget anticipates a 7.8 percent increase in the city's share of state taxes, Finance Director Mark Vincent said.

The city council must approve the budget by May 18. The council will also examine the Redevelopment Agency's $23.6 million budget plan.

City employees' salaries and benefits make up 60 percent of the overall general fund budget.

Although the city's population rose 3 percent during the past year, the city's full-time staff increased only 1 percent.

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