What would you do if you had an extra $5 million to spend? that's what the city council has found in its budget, and it's turning into a big problem because each branch of our city services wants to have it for its own. last week, you recommended spending the budget surplus on street repair. one reader suggested expanding the library. i have a better suggestion: let's improve the zoo! -*asap 20 points*- which best represents the author's main argument? what would you do if you had an extra $5 million to spend? i have a better suggestion: let's improve the zoo! last week, you recommended spending the budget surplus on street repair. that's what the city council has found in its budget, and it's turning into a big problem because each branch of our city services wants to have it for its own.