Ironwood finalizing fiscal budget

By TOM LAVENTURE

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IRONWOOD — The Ironwood City Commission held its last of several budget workshops in the past few months as members will consider approval of a proposed 2021-22 fiscal year budget on June 14.

There is $3,660,000 in total general fund revenues, which is a 23% decrease from the $4,752,000 in 2020-2021. At the same time the city’s overall fund balance is a 5% increase of $14,308 over the previous year, said Paul Lind, city treasurer and finance officer.

There will be a 3% decrease in general government expenses from $965,000 to $994,000 due to staff...