York City Council schedules final vote on $108M budget
Following the regular meeting, council members continued a budget hearing that began on
During the budget hearing, the council questioned department heads on the proposed budget -- similar to budget hearings previously held by the mayor.
The largest budget driver is insurance -- mainly health care -- costs, according to Mayor
Other significant changes to the budget include budgeting for seven new firefighters in 2019. The change will ultimately save the city money by cutting overtime costs, according to
The draft budget also includes a
By outsourcing fuel, the department will save on maintenance costs, according to Michaels.
The city fuel had issues with an algae bloom growing in the diesel due to condensation; the tanks have since been cleaned and are tested monthly, said building maintenance supervisor
While the city may not want a dump truck out of commission, it certainly doesn't want to risk a firetruck not running when needed, Rudloph added.
Another change in the 2019 draft budget is allocating for fewer police officers.
Although the budget allocates for 100 officers, down from 105 budgeted in 2018,
In 2018 there were only about 85 operational officers due to officers on salary while in training, Bankert said.
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