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Committee seeks clarity on revolving loan and special police project funds

Astoria Budget Committee · April 24, 2025
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Summary

Members asked staff to update budget language and provide clearer histories for the revolving loan fund and the special police project fund, noting prior commitments and recent transfers of cadet positions into the general fund.

Committee members pulled the revolving loan fund and special police project fund from the consent calendar for discussion and asked staff for clearer account histories.

On the revolving loan fund, staff said the fund includes past loans (one tied to Craft3) and money earmarked for derelict-building support; members asked that the budget narrative be updated so the committee and public understand current commitments and available balances. On the special police project fund, staff explained prior use to support cadet positions that later moved into the general fund, leaving an unspent balance intended for community outreach and event supplies. A staff member said the special police fund had historically received some court fines and other revenue and that use should be clarified in future budget language.