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Buffalo council approves midterm budget hearings amid concerns over parking ramp revenue
Summary
The council adopted a resolution to hold midterm budget hearings; members voiced concern that the city relies on $28 million in parking ramp revenue and urged earlier, more frequent financial reporting ahead of a new administration.
The Buffalo Common Council on Sept. 2 adopted a resolution requesting midterm budget hearings and asked that the hearings be used to give council members timely, department-level financial updates ahead of a change in administration.
Council members said earlier and more frequent reporting would let the council identify financial shortfalls and make informed decisions before the next administration proposes a budget in April. "By asking for these budget hearings, it allows us to have real time information about…
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