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Published on: 7/17/2008
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"We are looking under every rock we can look under to cut costs," said Apopka's chief administrator, Richard Anderson.
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Anderson stressed that the city is still weighing whether it will contract with the three-time all-star and 1984 World Series winner.Anderson met Wednesday with Lemon's business partner and wife, Gigi, to discuss the deal.
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"It is not business as usual for cities, so we are looking at ways to do everything more efficiently," Anderson said.
His staff is also looking at privatizing building inspections and raising ambulance and other fees, he said.
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"He would make his money by charging a fee for those programs and conducting baseball tournaments and clinics with professional sports figures," Anderson said.