Fairhope, Alabama
During a presentation to the city council recently, financial reporter Jill Cabanis called city finances for the six months ending on last March 31 about the same as for the same period the previous year.
Property tax revues had declined some, but was offset by increased local (sales taxes). Police Department costs fell $414,485 -- but "general government (administration) expenses rose $722,183.
Debt service cost fell $225,028 because the library and street paving loans were paid off early.
Revenue received from all the city's utilities rose, electric the most ($413,467).
During a presentation to the city council recently, financial reporter Jill Cabanis called city finances for the six months ending on last March 31 about the same as for the same period the previous year.
Property tax revues had declined some, but was offset by increased local (sales taxes). Police Department costs fell $414,485 -- but "general government (administration) expenses rose $722,183.
Debt service cost fell $225,028 because the library and street paving loans were paid off early.
Revenue received from all the city's utilities rose, electric the most ($413,467).
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