Palm Coast has approved a $534 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes six employee layoffs. The city council also agreed to add two new sheriff's deputies after initial hesitation. A significant portion of the budget pressures stems from a $17 million land acquisition to settle a legal dispute. To manage costs, the city will utilize a bank line of credit and draw from general fund reserves. Despite these measures, the budget represents a decrease from the previous year's record spending.
Palm Coast, Florida
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