The total budget appropriations requested are more than $267 million, according to a presentation by Finance Director Marissa Duran. One of the biggest sources of revenue is the city's General Fund, which saw an increase in revenues for the past fiscal year but also a $2.3 million in operating costs, which has required city staff to review expenditures and identify savings to propose a balanced budget.
The opening comes after three years of renovation of the former West Marine headquarters, which have been vacant since the boating chain's relocation to Florida in 2021.
Despite safety concerns addressed by some council members, the Watsonville City Council voted by a slim margin to introduce a first reading approving amendments to the city's cannabis ordinance at its Tuesday meeting.
Mayor Matt Mahan and city councilmembers joined hundreds of volunteers this week in painting the 12,000 square-foot mural designed by artist Jimmy Paints.
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