Every year the City Council adopts a budget that is basically the financial plan for the City. It forms the basis for budget appropriations and includes any revisions or adjustments made by the Budget Committee. For brief statistics with high-level budget information, please see the City's brochure entitled Fast Facts about the Budget . For more comprehensive budget information, go to the City s budget now available online at FY 2001-02 Adopted Budget . Any citizen who is interested in reviewing the above budget reports may contact the Finance Department at City Hall.
Copies are also available for review at the public library.
As of 1996, the Permit Center on the third floor of City Hall issues all business licenses . Please apply for business permits 30 days in advance. The Finance Department issues licenses to dog owners . There is a fee, and a current rabies certificate is required. For proof that the dog has been spayed or neutered, a discount is available for the license.