Mayor Durash told the City Council and residents gathered at an open meeting that Hollywood Park faces long‑running revenue pressures and that the town must consider options to preserve services and fund capital needs, including roads and building repairs.

The mayor framed the discussion as a budget preview explaining why the administration is exploring service and revenue changes rather than final decisions.

"This is what we need to look at," Mayor Durash said, summarizing a history of revenue shortfalls, the loss of a contract that once generated roughly $361,000 in revenue, large unplanned capital expenses and a period of lower tax rates. He noted the town's current garbage contract costs — "we pay Tiger about $35,700 per month. Times 12 is $429,000" — and said shifting garbage billing to residents would immediately recover revenue that currently comes from the general fund. He outlined options including incremental tax increases or reversing the city payment for garbage to a resident‑paid model and said the proposed budget being considered did not include a tax increase and continued the current Tiger expense as written.

Durash said the city could seek an exclusive contract with Tiger or competitively bid the service; he said Tiger had indicated a possible resident rate of about $17–$19 per month depending on service frequency and taxes. He also pushed back on social‑media claims that he planned to eliminate the fire or police departments, saying, "I'm not getting rid of our police and I'm not getting rid of our fire department."

Councilors and members of the public pressed budget choices and the mayor said he will hold additional town meetings and a council workshop to present more detailed budget options. He cautioned that while line‑item reductions can find savings, trimming small amounts on many items likely would not produce the tens or hundreds of thousands needed for roads, major capital or employee compensation.

No formal council action was taken; the remarks were presented as part of the budget process and the mayor scheduled another workshop to continue the discussion.