ORANGE : Council Approves $80.5-Million Budget

The City Council this week approved a 1990-91 budget of $80.5 million that projects a 16% growth in revenue over last year and includes a reserve of $10.5 million.

The city expects to add 58 new employees in the coming year, including eight police personnel and four positions in the Fire Department.

Nine firefighting jobs will be added in 1991-92 to staff a station scheduled to open in the northeast sector.

The plan also includes $27 million for capital improvements, including $750,000 for street maintenance.

Residents can expect small increases in certain licenses and other fees beginning July 1.

A lost library card, once replaced at no charge, will cost up to $2.

Videotape duplication offered through the library, which was also free, will now cost up to $20.

Curbside trash pickup will cost at least 55 cents more each month to cover the cost of increased gate fees at county landfills.

Builders of single-family homes will pay a 10% hike in developer and park acquisition fees, which will be raised from $1,500 to $1,650.