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think thats very significant that we are able to <br /> provide more services in a year when other munici- <br /> palities are reducing services.' Regarding the <br /> CIA's, Szymanski stated that although the City is in <br /> good shape financially, there is much to be done, <br /> i.e., streets, parks, recreation facilities. "We <br /> are not overlooking any of it, but we are doing <br /> things as need to be done and as we can afford to do <br /> it by putting things into perspective and trying to <br /> tackle the most serious problems first and get to <br /> the other things when we can." 'Rather than raising <br /> taxes or generating new taxes or going further into <br /> debt, we are doing it on a year by year basis and <br /> eventually, things will get done.' "Some of the <br /> replacement, chip seal, etc. has come out of the CIP <br /> into the General Fund where it belongs. I think <br /> that is a tremendous stride to make in this day and <br /> age." "I think the City has made tremendous pro- <br /> gress this past year, the past two years, and I <br /> think its due largely to the effort and work of a <br /> highly skilled and professional staff that is <br /> carrying out the policies of this Council. Z think <br /> a great deal of praise should be given to the staff <br /> that we have for the fine job they have done." <br /> Carnival stated that two years ago Council ran on <br /> issues that were based on increasing the commercial <br /> tax base, encouraging a moderate residential growth <br /> and projecting a positive image for the City. 'I <br /> think the that the budget Terry has just <br /> presented...shows what accomplishments can be made <br /> based on the business like approach that this <br /> Council has taken in running the City. I think even <br /> though we've been attacked as a pro growth Council, <br /> what we have been presented tonight shows that thats <br /> not the case and that we've taken other steps to <br /> provide the revenue that we need to properly run the <br /> City. " <br /> Mayor Fauson asked for anyone in the audience <br /> wishing to speak on thiā–  issue. None. <br /> Handley stated that on the next Agenda item he would <br /> be speaking to the issue of the impact of the re- <br /> quest from the Division of Local Government <br /> regarding our revenue. Hundley stated that since <br /> the revenue in questions was put into the <br /> Contingency Fund and the Budget was already prepared <br /> premised on certain levels, it is his suggestion <br /> that Council adopt the Budget as presented and then <br /> Council can adjust the revenue estimate downward if <br /> Council takes action accordingly. <br /> 4 <br />