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May 9,2000 General Laws - Mark A. Crabtree Human Development & Education - Bruce H. T. Dallas Transportation - Terry L. Roop Finance - M. Gene Teague Environmental Quality- J. Ronald Ferrill City Manager Reynolds and Wade Bartlett, Finance Director, presented the City's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Council Member Haskell stated, "This will be the most difficult budget year I've experienced. This will be a trying time for us." Vice Mayor Teague stated, "We knew Tultex's impact and have tough choices to make. Some very positive things are going to happen. I certainly see a light at the end of the tunnel." Council Member Dallas stated, "1 hope we can balance the budget. I hope we can find money to give raises. I want the employees of the City to not lose hope." Mayor Crabtree stated, "This year will actually be the second that the City is experiencing the Tultex issue. The trend was upward, but Tultex was a big hit. We've had a set back but not a lethal blow. Our foundation is firm." Council Member R0op stated, 'Tm optimistic we'll make it. We just don't need to enter the budget process expecting a great windfall." City Manager Reynolds stated, "All figures will change until June 30 of this year. The auditors will then come and make any final changes." CounCil agreed upon, by general consensus and no vote taken, the following additional times !pr budget sessions: May 16, 2000, until 9:30 P. M.; May 18, 2000, until 7:30 P. M.; arid May 22, 2000, until 9:30 P. M. Vice Mayor Teague and Council Member Dallas expressed appreciation to all of their respective supporters in the recent Council election. Council considered authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Henry County extending their use of the City's Landfill from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2003.