Ventura plans to modernize its computer systems, upgrade fire stations and fortify its reserves with an anticipated $28 million in one-time revenue from the federal recovery act and a Thomas Fire settlement.
The spending plan also includes money for repairs and expansion of City Hall and improvements in the pedestrian-only downtown shopping and dining area, under the city s Main Street Moves program.
The new revenue is part of the city s proposed $307.4 million budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The Ventura City Council reviewed the proposal Monday at its first budget session, in which council members expressed frustration over the proposal s lack of funding for reported deficiencies in the fire department.