A public hearing will take place this (Wednesday) evening, in Atlantic, with regard to a Fiscal Year 2016 City of Atlantic Budget Amendment. The hearing is part of a regular meeting of the Atlantic City Council, that begins at 5:30-p.m. in their chambers at City Hall.

City Administrator John Lund says “The majority of the amendment is not new spending or overspending, but issues of timing.” He says since the City operates on a cash basis, “Everything is contingent upon when we receive bills and pay them. Much of the amendment is moving monies designated for next fiscal year, up to this fiscal year.” He says also, “This is something the City does every year, and is a common practice.” Some of the changes are due to the purchase of a firetruck, receipt of bonds and grant funds. Following the hearing, the Council will act on approving a Resolution amending the budget as described and written.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will act on a Resolution setting the salaries and wages for City employees, effective July 1st, 2016. Lund says the Resolution is part of an annual process needed to equalize union and non-union employees’ pay as set for in the approved labor agreement.

The Council will also recognize retiring Atlantic Parks and Recreation Department Director Roger Herring, for his five-years of service to the community.