The city is passing things they can't afford. Most don't realize that Norton is in a big financial mess. Those who are passing this stuff, are still trying to find the money, to keep Norton, from having to in 5 yrs or so, maybe look at coming into the county school system.
They passed this then realized, hey we passed this based on Burton's season and the past couple of seasons, then they realized they had to fund it, and had no way to.
The City of Norton for some odd reason, and one they don't want out, is in a financial bind.