Taming a $485 million deficit

The mayor is proposing a five-step program:

--One-time revenues of $53 million from leasing the city's parking structures.

--Unpaid days off totaling $63 million. Among those exempt: traffic safety officers and employees at the Convention Center, zoo, and library.

--Freeze on capital spending from the General Fund saves another $39 million. Special-funded capital projects that don't rely on General Fund contributions will proceed as planned.

--General Fund revenues from taxes and fees are expected to be higher than previously expected.

--Operational cost savings of $176 million through layoffs, reduced payments to vendors and operational efficiencies.

There will be a lot to sort through. Here's the budget summary.