The city could rebalance some funding streams in the upcoming budget, including what it sets aside for farmland protection and buying land to be preserved as open space.
During its winter retreat, council members discussed following Norfolk by implementing a per-bedroom fee on short-term rentals. They also heard a presentation on programs that receive dedicated funding, including open space and the agricultural reserve program, or ARP.
Both have significant account balances, according to a presentation by Kevin Chatellier, the city’s budget director. Some members said they may be willing to change how much those programs get…