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Public questions spike in BZA revenue and other budget items, callers demand transparency
Summary
Callers questioned how Board of Zoning Appeals revenue rose from roughly $85,000 to $238,000 in a year, noted underspending on appropriations, and urged the city to explain budget entries including a proposed $42 million income-tax reserve; callers said FOIA requests have been filed and no explanation has been provided.
Tyson Gersh told the Budget, Finance and Audit committee that Board of Zoning Appeals revenue jumped from about $85,000 in fiscal year 2023 to $238,000 in fiscal year 2024, even though he said there were no new revenue programs and the caseload had slightly decreased. "Where did all of that money come from?" Gersh asked, saying he has…
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