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Resolution implementing strategies for managing the 2009 Budget for the remainder of the year.
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WHEREAS, the United States economy is in a serious recession which has negatively affected the nation, state, and city; and,
WHEREAS, said recession has negatively affected the City of West Allis' 2009 Budget by creating an estimated $1 million shortfall in revenue for 2009; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and fiscally prudent for the City to take certain steps to manage its 2009 Budget for the remainder of this calendar year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the following strategies be approved for implementation to manage the 2009 Budget for the remainder of the year:
• More critical review of all vacant positions to come before Administration & Finance Committee.
• No unnecessary spending for remainder of year (hold off on items, if possible).
• No intra-departmental account transfers for new/other purposes, unless approved by the Administration & Finance Committee.
• More critical review of year-end carryovers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the City Administrative Officer, Clerk/Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to implement these management strategies on behalf of the Common Council.
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