Urban County Council Meeting - Mayor's Budget Address

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council convened on April 13, 2010, at 3:00 P.M., with Mayor Jim Newberry presiding. The meeting featured a single agenda item: the Mayor's Budget Address, which was presented for informational purposes. No votes were taken during the session, and no public comments were heard. The meeting served primarily as an opportunity for Mayor Newberry to deliver budget information to the Council and the public.

Attendance

All members were present at the April 13, 2010 Council meeting. The following individuals were in attendance:

• Mayor Jim Newberry
• Beard
• Blues
• Crosbie
• Ellinger
• Feigel
• Gorton
• Gray
• Henson
• James
• Lane
• Lawless
• Martin
• McChord
• Myers
• Stinnett

No members were recorded as absent or late.

Mayor's Budget Address

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Mayor Jim Newberry opened the Council meeting with the presentation of the FY2010 Budget Address. Mayor Newberry described the proposal as a "Back to the Basics Budget," with a total budget of $470,446,352 and a general fund budget of $274,307,309.

The address centered on the city's approach to managing revenue shortfalls while preserving core municipal services. Key priorities outlined by Mayor Newberry included:

• Maintaining basic services, with particular emphasis on public safety functions
• Addressing revenue shortfalls through means other than tax increases, signaling a commitment to holding the line on the tax burden for residents
• Focusing city resources on foundational, essential services in line with the "Back to the Basics" framing

Mayor Newberry was the sole presenter for this item. The address was informational in nature, providing the Council and the public with an overview of the administration's fiscal priorities and spending plan for the fiscal year. No votes or formal actions were taken as a result of the presentation.