At an Aug. 5 budget workshop that focused on the General Fund, the Fernandina Beach City Commission told City Manager Dale Martin they do not want to cut contributions to local nonprofits in order to balance the budget. Because it was a workshop, no votes were taken. Martin presented a tentative...
Former city comptroller Patti Clifford told the Fernandina Beach City Commission she believes City Manager Dale Martin should have been more specific about funds that were taken out of the 2021 fiscal year budget that would have been used to reduce the amount of debt the city-owned marina and golf course owe to the city’s General Fund. She also cautioned against using the city’s reserves to prop up the budget, suggesting instead that the city freeze hiring to save on salaries, pensions, and benefits.
At an Aug. 5 budget workshop that focused on the General Fund, the Fernandina Beach City Commission told City Manager Dale Martin they do not want to cut contributions to local nonprofits in order ...
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