Fort Lauderdale City Manager George Gretsas has proposed no change in the tax rate for operating expenses, no increase in the fire fee, no layoffs and no cuts to ''vital'' services, according to a letter from Gretsas. But meanwhile, the general fund will decrease by about 6 percent.
"While other governments are facing multi-million dollar shortfalls, raising taxes, cutting services and eliminating jobs, the city of Fort Lauderdale's proposed budget will reduce taxes, preserve key programs and essential services and continue to develop a strong, accountable government,'' Gretsas wrote.
He letter contains no details about what Gretsas cut, but the city will post the budget on its website today.
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