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ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET

The City Council shall adopt the proposed budget, with or without amendment, after public hearings and before
the first day of the ensuing fiscal year. Should the Council take no final action before the first day of the ensuing
fiscal year, the amounts appropriated for the current fiscal year shall be deemed adopted on a month-to-month
basis. Final adoption shall constitute appropriation of the expenditures proposed from funds so indicated.

AMENDMENTS AFTER ADOPTION

During the fiscal year, the City Council shall have the power to make budget adjustments. Expenditures that could
not, by reasonable thought and attention, have been included in the original budget, may be authorized by the City
Council. All such authorizations by the City Council shall be filed as amendments to the original budget, including
the reasons for such amendments.

DEFECTS IN THE BUDGET

Defects in the form or preparation of the budget or the failure to perform any procedural requirements shall not
invalidate any tax levy, nor shall it invalidate the tax roll.

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