Farrell council approved on second readings ordinances for the 2001 general, sewer, revolving loan, liquid fuels and capital improvement funds budgets, tax rate and employee salaries and wage rates.

The $1,973,542 general fund budget includes no increase in taxes or fees.

The city has decided not to replace retired firefighter Andrew Androsko, instead covering his shifts with part-timers. City Manager LaVon Saternow left open the option of hiring another full-timer in the future. The fire department has three full-timers.