Surplus revenue found for library, market repair

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The District could collect as much as $80 million more than anticipated in tax and fee revenueover the next two years, the city’s chief bean counter revealed this week, providing more evidence that D.C. is resistant to an economic slowdown.

The revenue estimate issued by Chief Financial Officer Natwar Gandhi means the District should have no trouble financing repairs needed for the charred Eastern Market, $25 million, and Georgetown Neighborhood Library, $15 million, city leaders said Wednesday.

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