Medford officials project a $1.1 million increase in the city�s revenue next fiscal year, including at least $300,000 from a pending parking enforcement deal.

The projections are part of a proposed $150 million budget for fiscal 2015 presented by Mayor Michael J. McGlynn to the Medford City Council on Tuesday night during the council�s first of five scheduled budget meetings.

The proposed budget of $150,842,790 is an increase of about $6.2 million from the current budget and includes a 2.5 percent increase in tax revenue, the maximum allowed under state law.

Medford residents, therefore, can expect another increase in property taxes, despite the city�s projection it will receive almost $13.1 million in revenue from sources such as vehicle and restaurant taxes, licenses and cable fees.

The city generated an estimated $11.95 million in revenue in fiscal 2014.

Given the city�s projected revenue increase, Medford resident John Storella said it should not raise taxes on residents by the maximum amount.

"My suggestion is this: If the revenue is reduced, the budget is automatically reduced," Storella said. "It will happen all by itself. No one need suffer, and you can eliminate unneeded spending. But when we start off imposed, on the people � with a maximum levy, they�re stuck with it. There�s nowhere to go. And they�re going to be paying $200 and $300 and $400 more on their taxes than they did last year, automatically."

McGlynn, meanwhile, said he supported the proposed budget.

"This is a budget that I feel is good for the city to deliver the services," he said. "The council, if they want, they can cut it down to $43 million. But there will be far less services here."

McGlynn said the projected revenue increase includes at least $300,000 in anticipated revenue from a new parking enforcement contract the city is negotiating.

"It�s a low number, but we wanted to put something in there," he said.

Tuesday night�s meeting also included discussion about the council�s desire for a dog park, playground and pathway upgrades for Magoun Park and transmission issues for Comcast subscribers watching City Council meetings, among other topics.

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