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Council hears FY2010 budget work session as staff outlines $15.9 million in balancing strategies
Summary
Council budget staff presented a preliminary FY2010 budget that identifies a $15.9 million shortfall and proposes departmental mergers, holding vacancies, eliminating 51 full‑time positions and other reductions to balance the books; staff said the manager's recommended budget will be delivered April 15.
City budget staff told the Hampton City Council on Wednesday afternoon that the preliminary fiscal 2010 budget faces a $15.9 million shortfall and relies on a suite of cost‑saving strategies to close the gap, including program reductions, departmental mergers, and holding vacant positions open.
"This is a very preliminary budget," presenter Chris Snead said. He described a mix of one‑time and ongoing actions and said the package as presented would eliminate 51 permanent full‑time positions (36 vacant and 15 filled) and 10.5 WAE positions while achieving roughly $15.9 million in savings through reductions in administrative overhead, operating costs and other measures. Snead said the manager's recommended budget will be delivered to council on April 15 and may differ from the materials discussed at the work session.
