Orange City News Staff and Contact Details
Orange City News reports from Anaheim with Heather McCluskey as city editor and Jit Fong Chin on Orange and Villa Park. Staff cover news, sports and photography. edited by William Diepenbrock. Calendar items and life events are submitted to Donna Qates at the Orange County Register office in Anaheim.
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Orange City Council Adopts 2003-04 Budget
The Orange City Council unanimously approved the 2003-04 budget stating revenues at 140.7 million and expenses at 147.2 million, with a 3.6 million decrease funded by reserves. The operating budget adds 4 million to the retirement fund due to losses at the California Public Employees Retirement System.
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City Budget Outlook Sees Revenues Rise Slightly Near Expenditures
The 2003-04 adopted plan shows $147.2 million in revenues with a projected next year total near $1407 million, about $6.6 million below expected expenditures. General fund is expected to grow to $69.7 million, while retirement benefits costs rise. The department aims to boost homeland security by promoting an officer to sergeant, converting a substation area to a training lab, and purchasing a new SWAT vehicle.
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Fire department outlines plans for stations 1 and 2
The department proposes an 11.3 percent increase and a $19.7 million budget to develop a construction and relocation schedule for Fire Station No 1 and a reconstruction schedule for Fire Station No 2.
Tustin City Budget Plans Major Parks and Trails Upgrades
The 2003-04 adopted budget shows 5.8 million for public works and 8.5 million for capital projects funded by state and community grants. Projects include Hart Park pool and band shell rehab, Eisenhower Park access upgrades, tot lot replacements at El Camino and Santiago Hills, the Tustin Branch Trail, and Santiago Creek Trail. Athletics and environmental services face budget cuts while underground utility work on West Chapman Avenue and library expansion design proceed.
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Library Budget Reallocations and Cuts Outline
The plan details 3.9 million in new fees and strategies to balance the budget. It proposes 1.1 million in new revenues, saving 4.3 million by reducing programs and leaving vacant positions unfilled, and cutting internal service charges by 702 thousand. It earmarks 658 thousand for expanding the main library and 300 thousand for a Web catalog. It also notes 3,755 fewer books and ending the El Modena after school program as part of cuts, with 2.27 million of capital-savings to the general fund and using 2.9 million of a 3.2 million surplus to balance next year.
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Council Criticizes Hanson in Update on Recycling Site
City Attorney says inspections show no major code violations at Hanson Aggregates West concrete recycling operations after neighbors complaints. Hanson moves entrance, adjusts truck route to appease residents while neighbors push for berms grading permits and dust control. consultant argues efforts show cooperation. YMCA Orange hosts first annual Executive of the Year Golf Tournament and Banquet with $35,000 for scholarships.
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Open House for Plaza Barber Shop Founder Hank Mascolo
Customers and friends are invited to Plaza Barber Shop at 30 Plaza Square for an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Mascolo marks 50 years at the shop and is known as the unofficial mayor of downtown after about 60 years at the Plaza. Information: (714) 532-4847.
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