Special Board of Aldermen Public Hearing Page 15
Paula Johnson
Yes because that’s federal funding that comes into the city. We get federal funding don’t we? We do
get federal funding that comes into the city so I’m just want to know what’s the difference between
sanctuary and welcoming. We do get federal dollars. It is germane to the budget.
Chairman Dowd
| think that’s a stretch for discussion of the Mayor's Office.
Paula Johnson
It is germane to the budget. We do get federal dollars. Now the other thing is again how tight is the
budget? We’re talking about the $15.5 million and we’re negotiating with Alec’s for about $2 million
for their building. Is that money going to be bonded? Become bonded debt?
Mayor Donchess
We're negotiating with whom?
Paula Johnson
With Alec’s for the building with John.
Mayor Donchess
If the city were to move ahead with a performing arts center, yes that would be a bonded purchase.
Paula Johnson
So that’s more bonded debt. That is germane to the budget.
Chairman Dowd
It is but we are going to talk...
Mayor Donchess
But that isn’t in the budget at this point.
Paula Johnson
But street paving is right - $7.5 million? I'll come back later with more of that in the school district.
Thank you.
Chairman Dowd
Any other discussion on the Mayor’s Office?
Gary Hoffman
Gary Hoffman, 18 Harbor Avenue, Unit 104, Nashua, New Hampshire. | would just like to thank the
people who created this budget. As a citizen, | got to say the layout of this budget if people look at all
