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Parlier budget review shows projected surplus; academy director warns enrollment below capacity
Summary
City finance staff presented a preliminary FY2023-24 budget showing a $739,000 general fund surplus and enterprise surpluses; Debbie Cardenas of Parlier Academy said enrollment is 40 of 87 capacity but the program remains on a state hold-harmless contract, prompting council discussion about outreach and use of funds.
City finance staff presented a two-phase preliminary budget update on Jan. 18 showing projected total general fund revenue near $5.6 million and expenses about $4.8 million, leaving a projected general fund surplus of roughly $739,000 for FY 2023-24. Sales tax was listed as the largest revenue source (about 40% of general fund revenue). Enterprise funds (water, sewer, solid waste) were presented separately with a combined projected enterprise surplus of roughly $236,000.
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