Irvine council approves $136.2M budget

IRVINE — The Irvine City Council approved a $136.2-million General Fund budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year Tuesday.

Revenues are projected to increase by more than $9.6 million, with sales tax showing the greatest increase at $6.1 million, according to a city staff report.

Council members also approved the $64.8-million Orange County Great Park fiscal year budget, with Councilmen Jeffrey Lalloway and Steven Choi voting against the item.

The two had also voted against the park’s budget at the May 19 Orange County Great Park Board of Directors meeting.