Since music events are proven to be the biggest draw to the city, why not get a
few more
up and running, such as restore the Fastlane?
Concert goers always mean more money for the city.
Also, instead of letting the Baronet sit there and waste away as it currently
is, get it back
online with some creative booking, something complimentary to Asbury Lanes.
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj" <wernerapnj@> wrote:
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> >
> >
>
> On the AP Budget.
>
> 1. Maybe the mayor or city manager should stand up and say "we are
> broke". Kind of like Arnold has repeated in California...
>
> Then once that is done take a step back and figure out what departments
> CAN generate revenue and see if they are actaully producing revenue.
>
> a) If not, why not?
>
> Look to fees and fines to generate revenues.
> Look to police dept to issue MORE tickets. Ocean Twp sits on the circle
> almost all day. Let an AP cop sit on the entrances to AP. Interlaken
> does it as does Allenhurst. Get out of date registrations and who knows
> what else you get.
>
> Look at the parking meters. How much are they generating TODAY as
> people still put money in...DO NOT GIVE this up.
>
> How are they going to address the accumulated sick time as shown in the
> budget someone posted?
>
> How much state aid will be available, how much is actually needed.
> Will there be tax appeals by "regular property owners" and other
> commercial property owners - like Partners has done successfully?
>
> Has Partners paid all they taxes, fees and reimbursements related to
> the development effort?
>
> Can the city start a hotel room tax or liquor tax? Do you really think
> will make a difference to the final bill? If so then the owners may hav
> to take the little bump..
>
> So how do handle a budget on a city that cannot generate enough
> revenues to cover their operations. And don't forget, taxpayers also
> contribute little to a $100m school budget.
>
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