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ROCK SPRINGS Under the proposed preliminary budget, the city of Rock Springs will need to move about $6.1 million to its operational reserves to cover the projected shortfall.
During the Rock Springs City Council meeting Tuesday, May 4, at 7 pm, at city hall, the Council will review its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.
According to a letter from Matthew L. McBurnett, Director of Administrative Services, the city will transfer about $6.1 million to its operational reserves to cover the budget deficit the city is currently facing. Last fiscal year 2020-2021, the city made budget cuts to make up for a $7.2 million budget shortfall.
SWEETWATER COUNTY The Sweetwater County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Wyoming Downs LLC to expand historic horse racing terminals to more establishments throughout Sweetwater County.
The approval was made with the amendment that there be a time frame set on the agreement, established for June 30, 2021, in which the commissioners can then reassess the request.
This time frame was selected to go in accordance with HB171, which was previously passed by the Wyoming State Legislature in which they authorized continued use of skills games in Wyoming through June 30, 2021. The Legislature will then revisit the issue of skills games in Wyoming establishments.