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The Alva City Council began the process of planning for future needs and expenditures in their Monday, Oct. 16, meeting. The council approved Ordinance No. 2017-003 to create a capital reserve fund. City Business Manager Joe Don Dunham said the city management, department heads and supervisors will work on a list of capital improvement needs expected five years from now.

Once the list is made and prioritized, the city council will be brought in for their input and approval. Beginning with the budget for fiscal year 2018-2019, the city will start setting aside money to pay for these expected pr...