After another record-breaking season of fun in the sun both guests and residents prompted the powers to approve a $48 million budget. The plans include investing more in recreational facilities, strengthening public safety and provides a three percent cost-of-living raise to all city employees.
From the projected $48 million, $3 million is carried over from last year's budget, $25 million the city intends to draw, with $23 million carrying over from 2012. Orange Beach expects to have a $4.5 million surplus for 2013 - $2.5 million more than expected - on December 31st.
"We had a huge surplus," Mayor Tony Kennon said. "But you never know what next year brings, so, you know, make hay while the sun shines." Total expenses in 2014 are expected to
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