Citrus County commissioners will review a proposal Tuesday
that would close community centers, libraries and the historic courthouse.
The proposal comes after Progress Energy Florida handed the
county a $19 million payment on a $35 million tax bill, forcing the commission
to scramble into an emergency budget-cut meeting.
The county and Progress Energy are at odds on the appraised
value of some of Progress Energy's assets, so now the county and its citizens
have watched $16 million dollars vanish from its budget.
The proposal was put together from county administrator who
also proposed putting a freeze on vehicle purchases and 9 vacant positions. They also propose to limit travel and training, as well as reduce road resurfacing funding.
FOX 13's Alcides Segui contributed to this report.
LINK: County, residents furious at Progress Energy
