Salem council approves 2009 budget
SALEM — The city has some financial protection if needed in its 2009 appropriations.
Council voted to approve its full-year budget tonight. The city had been operating on a temporary measure since Jan. 1.
There was no discussion by lawmakers on the appropriations that will total $5.5 million for the entire year.
That’s higher than last year’s $5.3 million general fund spending.
The city also will continue to use 85 percent of its revenue for general operations and 15 percent for capital improvements. The city normally splits its general fund, with 80 percent of revenue going to the general fund and 20 percent going for capital improvements.
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