Upland may lay off as many as 15

To address $3.1 million in cuts to the 2011-12 fiscal year budget, City Manager Stephen Dunn has developed a plan to combine city departments and lay off up to 15 people.

"Right now, the news for the day is I'm realigning some departments and the organization's structure to make us a little more effective and efficient," Dunn said.

All city departments will be realigned. For example, Dunn will combine the City Clerk's Office with the Human Resources and Finance departments.

As part of the realignment, Dunn is looking to lay off 15 executive and mid-level managers, which includes some department heads. The cuts could save up to $2.5 million.