Herkenroder proposed an across-the-board cut in office supplies for city departments - something that could have saved $168,000 - but failed to gain enough support. "I'm not satisfied with the way this budget process has went with the administration and the council alike," said Mays, who said he couldn't get traction to reach the necessary five votes to shift spending.ħth Ward Councilwoman Allie Herkenroder, one of five votes for the budget, said she supported the spending plan but also would have included some amendments. Council members Quincy Murphy (Ward 3) and Dennis Pfeiffer (Ward 8) were not present for the vote.
The adopted budget has projected revenues of $50.7 million and expenses totaling $64.8 million.Ĭouncil's vote to approve the budget came by a 5-1 margin with 6th Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns casting the lone no vote and 1st Ward Councilman Eric Mays abstaining. Without using ARPA funds to replace revenue lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, Flint would hold less than $10 million in its reserves, Widigan has said. Related: Flint plans to use $8.1M in ARPA funds to cut into $14M deficit The budget maintains investments in police and fire departments, invests additional resources against blight, and maintains city staffing but eats into the city's general fund balance by $14 million.Ĭhief Financial Officer Robert Widigan has suggested replenishing the city's reserve funds with $8.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds but that proposal depends on the council's future support. The City Council approved the budget as presented on Monday, June 6, leaving the mayor's fiscal plan for the next 12 months unchanged despite several attempts to amend it. FLINT, MI - If Mayor Sheldon Neeley doesn't like the $64.8-million general fund budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1 he has no one but himself to blame.
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