The City of Hood River’s Budget Committee will start its work next week.  City Manager Abigail Elder says the municipal fiscal picture, at least in the short term, is secure.  She adds that in the future as costs increase, there will be decisions that have to be made.  The budget committee will meet on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. in Hood River City Hall, and will also do so the following two Wednesdays.  The May 15 meeting will also include deliberations on the Urban Renewal Agency budget.  A copy of the budget documents will be available at cityofhoodriver.gov on or before May 1.