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Sweetwater budget draft: no property‑tax increase, bond refunding proposed, SRO hires and capital plan move forward
Summary
City staff presented a budget draft with no property‑tax increase that uses some fund balance, proposes refunding a 2016 bond to lower the interest rate, adds two SRO positions for the high school (one grant‑funded), and lists capital projects (community center, pool, sidewalks) for council review.
City staff presented a budget draft and capital improvement plan to the mayor and board, asking the council to consider first reading at the May meeting so the city can meet public‑notice deadlines and secure state budget certification in a timely way.
Jessica said the draft contains no property tax increase but does use fund balance to cover some capital needs. She outlined several notable items: a proposed refunding of…
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