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Shreveport council introduced midyear budget amendments, including $1.4 million for police vehicles
Summary
City staff introduced a package of midyear budget and capital amendments on Aug. 26 that would add roughly $5.3 million in revenue to the general fund and authorize $1.4 million for roughly 30 police vehicles; all items were introduced for later consideration rather than adopted.
City staff introduced a package of midyear budget and capital amendments at the Shreveport City Council meeting on Aug. 26 that would add roughly $5.3 million in additional general-fund revenue and request $1.4 million to buy police vehicles.
City staff member Dart summarized the stack of ordinances and said, “We are asking you to amend the general fund budget by approving $1,400,000 to purchase, police vehicles.” The staff presentation tied part of the funding to stronger-than-expected oil-and-gas revenues this year.
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