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Staff also prepared budget sheets that break down each department's revenue and spending to
help commissioners with budget questions.
"It really is pretty cut and dried," said Mayor Catherine Robinson, reviewing the proposed
budget. "This used to be a very grueling process. It was hours and days and meetings."
Commissioners reviewed each department in turn, though there were few questions for the
department heads.
Community redevelopment agency head Judi Stetson told commissioners she would like to add
another $2,000 to the budget for the city's centennial celebration next year.
"We're trying to be so conservative," Stetson said. "It's going to be expensive."
Vice Mayor Jenny Crain-Brady said she supported giving city workers raises, despite taking a
hard line on the issue in past years.
"I'm thrilled we're in the economic position we're in," she said. "I think the city of Bunnell is
being run like a business and this is the proof."
Commissioners approved the proposed property tax rate unanimously and will hold the first of
two required public hearings on the budget and tax rate at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Government
Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd. The second meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept.
24, also in the Government Services Building.
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