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City projects surplus over 2021 budget
Shaker Heights City Council Meeting Highlights: October 23, 2021
The Shaker League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization. Members attend City, School and Library meetings and write observer reports. Here are the highlights of the Shaker Heights City Council meeting on October 23, 2021.
- The 2021 projection reveals an expected surplus of 7.2% better over the 2021 budget.
- Inflation may affect City costs in 2022 budget.
- Focus to remain on healthy reserves, while keeping long-term plans in mind.
- Council approved wildlife management for the 2021-2022 season.
- Council approved applying for a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a $20,000 Urban Canopy Restoration grant requiring a $20,000City match.
- Council approved a contract with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health to provide of public health services to Shaker Heights for 2022 and 2023.
The full Observer, which covers other topics from the meeting, is on the Shaker League of Women Voters website: bit.ly/LWVShaker. Minutes and more information are at the City website: shakeronline.com.