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Lapeer City Commission adopts 2025–26 budget after debate over TIFAs, parks and rec funding
Summary
The Lapeer City Commission on May 19 adopted its fiscal year 2025–26 budget and related component-unit budgets after discussion about reliance on Tax Increment Financing districts, parks funding, recreation fees and the city's use of fund balance.
The Lapeer City Commission adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget on May 19, approving appropriations for the general fund and the first year of a six-year capital improvement program. Commissioner Michael Swindell made the motion, which was supported by Commissioner Atwood; the final roll call recorded votes as Commissioner Brady: yes; Commissioner Glisman: yes; Commissioner Petrie: no; Commissioner Swindell: yes; Commissioner Atwood: yes.
The discussion that preceded the vote focused on long-term planning for the city's Tax Increment Financing authorities (TIFAs), how the city pays for parks and recreation, and several procedural clarifications about budget terminology. Commissioner Brady urged the commission to start formal work on TIFA sunsets and succession planning, saying the city is "really reliant on the TIFAs" and noting that…
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