City council adopts budget; HVAC in MLK Center complete

The City Council approved the budget for 2024-25 fiscal year at the Council meeting Monday.

The total operating budget will be $88,194,635; General Fund $19,866,611; Propriety/ Utility Fund $42,447,183; Special Funds $25,880,841.

The Council cast the vote on the ordinance approving the budget with votes from Councilperson- at-Large Betty Sawyer Smith, Councilmen Dale Nielsen, Chris Petite and Eddie …