Following weeks of workshops, City Council continues the budget drafting and negotiating process in three public Council meetings in June.
Joe Turner presents the Parks and Recreation Department Budget to City Council
Budget presentations by Houston's Finance, Planning and Development, and Public Works and Engineering Departments
City Council discusses Veterans' Affairs, reports from the Controller and the Finance Department, and various Administrative and neighborhood concerns.
Mayor White released his proposed budget for FY 2010, which is now available for public review and comment.
METRO expects a Full Funding Grant Agreement for the two projects to be signed in the fall, providing federal money for the light rail expansion.
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