BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---
Acting Mayor Carole Smitherman told Birmingham City Council Tuesday that the current budget under funded essential services by $20 million.
Smitherman offered few other details but added that the city has $160 million in reserve to cover the shortage.
Monday former finance chief Steve Sayler resigned after turning in a report to Smitherman about the city's financial status.
Smitherman took over as acting Mayor Last Wednesday following the fraud conviction of former Mayor Larry Langford.
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