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Council members approved the tax budget and confirmed the tax roll by recorded votes of 6–1. The council approved other elements of the package — including a $15,000,000 bond ordinance to finance tax certiorari, a $7,300,000 bonded acquisition for books and equipment for Yonkers Public Schools, $17,000,000 in school capital bonding, and a $105,685,012 city capital bond authorization — mostly by 7–0 votes. The council also adopted a revenue anticipation note not to exceed $140,000,000 and a tax anticipation note not to exceed $150,000,000, both by 7–0 votes.

Councilmember Moranti said he would oppose the tax increase component, citing the effect on seniors and residents on fixed incomes: “I will not be supporting the, the tax increase, again this year. I don't think this budget is fair to anybody… 2.7% is hurtful because some people do have to decide on whether they're gonna eat and pay medicine, pay rent.” Minority Leader Breen urged pragmatism, noting turnout at budget hearings and pointing to capital purchases such as six new fire trucks and library improvements. Breen said he would support the tax-related items so the city could fund public safety and resurfacing projects.

Majority Leader Ruba — the council’s budget chair for the month — framed the package as reinvestment in schools and city services. “We’re... seeing an additional $16,000,000 this year that has been reimbursed to the city of Yonkers for debt service that we're putting right back into our school system,” Ruba said. He noted a $4.6 million offset for debt service on school construction, $7.3 million authorized to buy books, and ongoing plans to move toward one-to-one tablet devices for students.

Council President Collins Bellamy thanked the finance department, outside auditors, and budget staff for detailed briefings during May, and emphasized that the budget balances near-term needs with multi-year planning. The transcript records no motions to refer or to postpone; a subsequent motion to reconsider the votes failed 7–0.

Items and amounts recorded on the council agenda included:
- Bond ordinance to finance tax certiorari: not to exceed $15,000,000
- Bonding for Board of Education books and equipment: $7,300,000
- Bonding for Yonkers Public Schools capital projects: $17,000,000
- Bonding for city capital projects (2025–26 capital budget): $105,685,012
- Revenue anticipation note: not to exceed $140,000,000
- Tax anticipation note: not to exceed $150,000,000

The council also recorded one dissenting vote on several tax-related items (the council announced multiple 6–1 outcomes for the tax justification documents, tax budget and tax roll confirmations) and unanimous adoption on the majority of capital and note-related items. The transcript shows the council closed the special meeting and planned to reconvene for its regularly scheduled evening session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Yonkers City Special Council Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Yonkers City Council approved the fiscal 2025–26 tax and capital budgets, multiple bond ordinances and revenue and tax anticipation notes. Key votes included 6–1 margins on the tax budget and tax roll confirmation; most other measures passed unanimously 7–0.","taxTitle","Yonkers City, Westchester County, New York","taxId",12533,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6192156,"Yonkers council approves water rate ordinance despite objections over meter replacement and estimated bills",276,276000,552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4131017-c156c809efc980f399222f4fb031ec49&start=276&end=552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4131017-c156c809efc980f399222f4fb031ec49/thumbnail_276000.jpg","/articles/6192156/Yonkers-City/Westchester-County/New-York/Yonkers-council-approves-water-rate-ordinance-despite-objections-over-meter-replacement-and-estimated-bills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192156-155c06f4940ae389fc2363b8f0771e9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177498&Signature=ichFodvQLuPpio7t2UCpO0htDGN6kb52pUktad9KMHlIRWLBRyo5gSXsUFcwYtlJ1kRE3CLxxOYJ~-uFqxz8pr~X~caOQsLzCrX9Wv5SSrIH1vNlcLcsHUayhdoZZSYPgm8JMdGkS2dWrCwFtgt31aCsiJf-fD5NCh~kjOByJzLP4eJz8CZ2KJsLoMAO-rZ~hCRt8YxX75hge-cBWQxaNDBxNlulILxVBtniWbnNkVQW19cMs8ShQ43hhGgHZjgYOCytSXvuVTsZ1fhm4Mfu8R01evFudBGRCMUGx1PdT0FwDYlIw7CTH4azQYujl-JEPKG3tzx3Gjy6XFEFXLHtow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Yonkers City Council on May 28 approved a general ordinance amending Chapter 95 of the city code to change water rates, adopting the measure by a 6–1 vote.

Councilmember Moranti said he would vote no, citing resident frustration over recent meter replacement work and billing uncertainty. “I will not be supporting this water increase,” Moranti said, adding that residents are upset the city recently replaced water meters “again at a cost of about, what, $18,000,000.” He also raised concerns that many customers are receiving estimated bills under the new metering program: “People now are getting all estimated tax bills.”

Minority Leader Breen sought to reassure the public about billing accuracy. “I’ve been assured that no one will be charged an extra $500 if they haven’t had the water meter installed,” Breen said, and he said those customers “will get an accurate water bill once the water meter is properly installed.”

The council opened the item for comment, then took a roll call and passed the ordinance 6–1. The clerk announced the measure as adopted 6 to 1.

The ordinance was presented on the council’s published special-meeting agenda as “a general ordinance amending chapter 95 of the Code of the City of Yonkers in relation to water rates.” The transcript records debate limited to the rate increase and meter-installation concerns; no separate directive or follow-up study was recorded during the discussion.

Council comments emphasized two distinct issues: support for updated meters and infrastructure, and constituent concern about meter replacement costs and estimated bills. The council did not record additional conditions or a requirement for bill audits within the discussion recorded on the transcript.","The Yonkers City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 95 on water rates, passing the measure 6–1 amid objections about recent meter replacements and residents receiving estimated bills under a new metering system.","actionData","errors"]

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Yonkers council adopts 2025–26 fiscal package, including tax budget, bonds and notes; several measures pass unanimously

Yonkers council approves water rate ordinance despite objections over meter replacement and estimated bills