June 19, 2012

Let Freedom Ring!

Make it a memorable Fourth of July at this year's Freedom Celebration at the Giant Chevrolet Cadillac Mineral King Stadium. Gates open at 7 p.m., program begins at 7:30 p.m., and the skies light up at 9 p.m. Admission is free; a donation of $3 per person is requested. Entertainment is provided by The Long Riders! If you'd like to volunteer to help at the event, contact Carol Hoppert Hays with the Parks & Recreation Foundation at 936-4400 or [email protected]. Volunters will need to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to get assignments. Bring your family, friends, and make it a fun-filled Fourth!

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Balanced Budget Adopted

The Visalia City Council unanimously adopted a two-year balanced budget, the first in four years, for 2012-14. The new budget eliminated six General Fund positions and made changes in personnel totaling $746,000 in savings, and increased fees (See Increases, Decreases). The hiring of nine Measure T firefighters was delayed until September, a savings of $170,000. The replacement of two athletic light standards, totaling $192,000 was approved for Recreation Park Stadium, but a decision to develop a water feature in Recreation Park was delayed until the July 16 meeting along with further discussion on proposed improvements to the City Council chambers and additional funding for the non-profit grant program. The 2012/13 budget totals $250,555,331 and $135,863,746 for FY 2013/14. For the complete staff report, click here.

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