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Mayor Owen warns of budget shortfalls, outlines wastewater and revenue plans
Summary
Mayor Owen told the Vermilion City Council the city faces revenue shortfalls and rising costs and described steps — from reviewing department operations to pursuing a regional wastewater project and working with state lawmakers — to identify savings and new revenue.
Mayor Owen said the city does not generate enough revenue to cover rising labor, materials and insurance costs and announced the administration has begun a budget review to identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue sources.
"The city needs to attract new families and new businesses," Owen said, adding the administration is reviewing…
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