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Portage County weighs recertifying revenue to close $2.7 million budget gap; commissioners urge departmental cuts first
Summary
County staff outlined options to close an estimated $2.7 million shortfall, including certifying an extra $1 million in sales tax and $1.5 million in interest; commissioners expressed concern about matching projected revenues and directed staff to press elected officials and departments for cuts.
Portage County staff told commissioners on Feb. 13 that the county faces an approximate $2.7 million budget shortfall and presented options to address it, including certifying an additional $1 million in sales tax revenue and $1.5 million in anticipated interest.
Staff said certifying the additional sales tax would push the certified estimated resources (CER) to about $29 million;…
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