AN OUTSIDE consultant hired by the city has identified at least $85 million in potential savings and revenue that the city can realize over the next five years without cutting jobs or raising taxes, Mayor Nutter said Tuesday at his annual address to the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Much of the money would come from improved collection of fees such as for emergency medical transports and commercial trash pickup, which in Philly are collected at rates below industry standards.
FTI Consulting conducted the study and will get $200,000 from the city, plus up to $700,000 more if recommended savings are realized, mayoral spokesman Mark McDonald said.
