Fred Reddig, of the office of DECD provides information on the financial condition of the City of Harrisburg and an update of the movement of the Harrisburg "Strong Plan".

Highlights of his presentation.

The Receiver has approved the hiring of up to 15 fire fighters, 57 applicants passed a written test and are eligible to take a part in the physical testing process scheduled for December 7th.

Fire academy classes start on March 4, 2014 and it is expected that 15 people will be hired and enrolled in the academy.

The Receiver has approved the hiring of up to 20 police officers, 246 candidates took a written exam with 216 passing.

Police academy classes start on January 13, and it is expected that 8-12 candidates will be hired and enrolled in class.

Republic Services was chosen to take over the city's, single, multi-family, and commercial trash collection beginning early 2014.

Provide for a bright and promising future.

Michael Hughes, Tax Enforcement Officer of the City of Harrisburg presents an update to Harrisburg Receiver William Lynch and members of the Municipal Financial Recovery Committee, Hughes provides information on the sale of city assets, union employment changes, mercantile tax penalty increases and the proposed installation of up to 4500 LED street lights over the next seven years at a estimated 2.4 million dollars.

The Harrisburg Strong Plan.

This article is an updated version of the October 23rd publication.

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