Budget Update Memo

Question 1

The new city Council asked to make budget reductions of what percentages?

Answer 1

5% and 8%

Question 2

What were the recommendations that chief Meyer and chief Gillespie made to reduce the budget?

Answer 2

Reducing the number of responding units.

Question 3

What were our three initial stated goals for the budget?

Answer 3

1. Make our funding whole for our current service levels
2. Additional firefighters.
3. Seek ongoing support for chat.

Question 4

What are the three things the chief is trying to educate the new city council about?

Answer 4

1. Our essential role in the community.
2. Continuity of services.
3. Upholding safety and organizational standards.

Question 5

Who puts forth the recommended budget?

Answer 5

The city administrator

Question 6

What is the path to making the budget?

Answer 6

1.Fire, police and BOEC
2. City administrator.
3. The mayor.
4. City Council.

Question 7

Who is the deputy Director?

Answer 7

Elizabeth Gallagher