City departments will close as Bass tries to close one-billion dollar shortfall with more than 1600 layoffs in the fiscal year that begins July 1

Since budget planning began, layoffs have been called "inevitable" with 3,500 positions on the chopping block. The final affected workforce number announced Monday included 1,647 filled position layoffs,

The city is facing fiscal concerns due a 35% reduction in tax revenue, overspending, an increase in liability payouts, and costs related to wildfire recovery.