Even arrestees rated as low-risk must go to a bail bondsman or post bail themselves.
The second day of the City Council's hearings looked at 2014 budget busters.
With fewer people paying more money, Councilwoman Stacy Head said, residents are overburdened.
Reduction of 170 full-time-equivalent positions comes without layoffs.
The administration has left it up to the City Council to figure out an amount and how to pay for it.
He'll address the City Council at 10 a.m. to describe his spending plan for the city.
Despite 2 percent bump, city's CAO says budget will be tight because of increasing demands.
The Lens reported ties between the black-owned firm and another, raising questions about its independence.
They pulled in an extra $200,000 during Hurricane Isaac for being called in to work while City Hall was closed.
The spike in claims costs coincided with the hiring of new firm to manage the program.