Irvine budget vote keeps funding tight despite calls to expand programs
Council members Choi and Lalloway oppose restoring funding for several programs. City Manager Sean Joyce sticks to a conservative budget focusing on schools and public safety and not dipping into rainy day reserves. Residents and council members urge staff to sustain four organizations, while contingency reserves are set to rebuild after the recession.
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Larry Agran
Beth Krom
Irvine
Irvine cuts target arts and services in city budget
The proposed 2012 13 city budget would trim 500000 from Irvine Barclay Theatre 100000 from Legal Aid Society of Orange County 10000 from Discovery Science Center and 10000 from the DC Human Relations Commission. The plan prioritizes core city services while shaving outside organizations amid a projected 11 million surplus and a 325756 surplus next year. City Council voted 5 0 to halt Bake Parkway and Ridge Route extensions and approved fee increases to align with market standards.
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Inside Irvine
Beckman High first Early College cohort graduates this month
The Class of 2013 at Beckman High School in Tustin Unified will graduate June 20 after most seniors earned an associate degree from Irvine Valley College this May. Twenty three students share a special bond from enrolling early in programs like Introduction to Personal Computers and Academic Planning during their freshman year. Adele Heuer, principal since 2004, notes the cohort's drive and personality alongside lacrosse, marching band, and a seven period day with 6:45 a.m. starts.
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Great Park may cut 30 programs in budget clash
Orange County Great Park may eliminate about 30 programs costing 1.8 million in startup grants as talks with the Foundation for the Great Park continue. City Council approved a modified budget as a foundation negotiation proceeds, aiming to protect arts programming.
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Irvine
Possible cuts at Great Park threaten 30 programs
The Great Park proposes trimming 30 programs and events next fiscal year unless the Foundation for the Great Park agrees to assume control. Potential eliminations include Community Safety Expo Runway Dash 5K Family Fitness Bark at the Park Anniversary Celebration Farm Food Lab expansion Veteran histories Hangar 244 display Timeline guidebook Visitor Center art Independent film series Chamber music Fundraising Great Park store Ambassador program Festival of Time New Year event Farmers Market Scarecrows in the Park Tomato event and more.
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Usda Farmers Market
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