During the meeting, Council members discussed the details of the budget amendment, highlighting clerical errors in previous columns and ensuring accurate figures for the final amendment. For instance, a discrepancy involving the General Capital fund balance and the rental Environmental Center was clarified. The General Capital fund balance was corrected to $827,500, while the rental Environmental Center figure was amended to $687,000, accurately reflecting the intended allocations.

One council member emphasized the extensive efforts that went into scrutinizing every line item, thanking colleagues and administrative staff for their patience and cooperation throughout the process. This sentiment was echoed by another member who underscored the collective spirit of cooperation required to achieve the budget’s final form.

They reiterated that only participants with full names listed would be called upon to maintain decorum, a measure supported by multiple council members.

Ultimately, the council voted unanimously to approve the budget amendment, identified as 274 D 24. The approved amendment reallocates a small portion of the nearly $1 million in savings to other budget areas.