Morton - 2018 audit is done. 2018 sent to the council and the mayor. On record, 2018 audit on the
website shortly, revenue came in 3.9 million better on the budget. Expenditures exceeded by 11.7
million in that year. Concern areas during that year, sales tax went up. Dept revenues contributed to the
increase, tax revenue $700k. $1.3 million in federal grant. Water dept had a shortfall of 1.2 million. Fire
and police exceeded, some coned reimbursement for OT. $9 million in fund balance. Second year with a
deficit from budget comparisons. We will see what 2019 brings in, about 90% done by end of October.
We’ve been getting FEMA money back and putting it back in those years. This why we’ve been slow to
close those years.
Mayor - we had someone come in and say who is your lobbying firm because you guys are getting so
much state and federal dollars. Our elected officials collectively and our commissioners. Because we get
why we do travel and go to conferences.
Gleason - people can see the fruits of the labor by going to conferences.
Mayor - we’re being awarded money and we’ve invested a little more in grant writers and working with
our commissioners and leaders.
Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn.
Moved: Council President Gleason, Seconded by Comptroller Morton
On the question: none.
Response: none.
approved
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:37 PM
Jordan Riullano, JD
Deputy City Clerk
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