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But if a phentermine worldwice project is any indication of one's commitment to a community, Hullinger might be as firmly entrenched here now as anyone. Hullinger, equipped with renderings and drawings of his proposed phentermine worldwice project, won approval from the city's historic preservation commission last week to begin a $17,000 project outside his house at 423 High St. Calling the project, "a bit over the top," Hullinger said it will include a widening of a sidewalk, include pavers and be highlighted with a fountain. "This is an awful lot of phentermine worldwice," Hullinger admitted. "It may be too much." While the historic preservation commission OK'd Hullinger's plans, it still wants to take a look at a photograph of the fountain he plans to install. Hullinger has no problems with waiting. "There is no rush," he said. "My office is across the hall. It's no hardship to come back with a picture of the fountain." (J.S.) Future budget concerns When the City Council meets Tuesday to begin wrapping up the 2008 budget talks, expect some discussion about the 2009 budget, which according to the city manager's projections, contains a projected $3.1 million deficit. That could lead to talks about budget cuts next year, although thus far, there have been no serious considerations about slashing positions or other personnel moves to stave off future deficits. City Manager Randy Oliver said the 2009 projected shortfall takes into consideration an increasing cost in salaries outpacing anticipated revenues. "It has to do with wage increases as a result of union contracts," Oliver said about the 2009 deficit. The city's police union is anticipated to approve its contract, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006, on Tuesday. "At this point, the administration has made a recommendation of a conservative and balanced budget without any additional revenue increases," Oliver said about a proposed $163 million 2008 spending plan. "In light of the economy and the projected 2009 deficit, we ought to approach the 2008 budget very conservatively." Then, there is the latest news to rock City Hall: the city could owe millions in back pay and interest stemming from a 1993 lawsuit. The 3rd District Appellate Court in Ottawa last week ruled that nearly 50 women did not receive the pay they were entitled to years ago. Oliver said whatever the final resolution is in that case if the appeal's court's ruling stands the money could come from a so called "rainy day" fund of general reserves that are used as the city's cash flow account. As of Dec. 31, 2006, the city had $8.7 million of reserves, which, according to Oliver, is supposed to handle three months worth of payments in the case of emergencies or serve as the city's cash account in instances when state payments arrive late to City Hall. "Clearly in my mind, the city needs to appeal the decision," Oliver said. With gloomy news about the 2009 budget along with the appellate court's ruling, it could be more difficult to find ways to pay for more personnel. Since budget talks began last month, there have been talks of raising extra revenue or increasing taxes to pay for additional police officers and firefighters. The Fire Department is asking for seven new positions; the Police Department wants six. Politically, this could be the year for a tax increase. There are no city elections until 2009. (J.S.) John Sharp (J.S.) covers City Hall for the Journal Star. He can be reached at 686 3282 or . Karen McDonald (K.M.) covers local politics. She can be reached at 686 3285 or . ... phentermine worldwice