NOME, Alaska — The Nome Port Commission has proposed a $1.9-million operating budget for fiscal year 2017.
At a work session Thursday night, City Finance Director Julie Liew told commissioners that port revenue is expected to increase by more than 12 percent next year. Meanwhile, Port Director Joy Baker said expenses should decrease by nearly 13 percent.
“We trimmed some fat,” said Baker. “We cut it down to what we absolutely know we have to do for maintenance and operations. And no Christmas gifts.”
Baker said the commission could still refine its proposal before the Nome City Council reviews it on May 23. The Council will finalize the budget by June 13.
