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Fremont council approves $3.8M midyear rebalancing to cover new labor contracts; cuts proposed to personnel and services
Summary
City staff proposed a midyear rebalancing to cover $3.8 million in increased labor costs (about $3.1 million in the general fund); the council approved the measures, which include eliminating some administrative and detention facility positions while avoiding sworn police and fire layoffs, and directed staff to implement offsets to keep the budget balanced.
Finance staff told the council the city reached agreements with all nine labor unions that increase ongoing compensation and benefits by $3.8 million this year, of which about $3.1 million affects the general fund.
"To bring the general fund back into balance, we're recommending amendments making offsetting ongoing expenditure reductions," Finance Director Dave Pursland said. He outlined department reduction targets…
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