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Public Works seeks budget reallocation for winter overtime and flags rising vehicle-repair costs
Summary
Acting DPW commissioner told council the department needs a budget amendment to cover winter overtime and rising vehicle repair costs tied to diesel emissions systems; staff said some repairs require dealer diagnostics and they are exploring maintenance-contract options.
The Binghamton Department of Public Works asked the City Council on May 5 to amend the 2025 DPW budget to cover overages in winter overtime and rising vehicle-repair costs tied to modern diesel-emissions systems.
Josh Palutti, acting commissioner of public works, said the department is asking to move funds from the sand-and-salt account into overtime to cover extra snow- and ice-removal staffing this winter. Palutti described the request as a reallocation to keep operations covered through the fiscal year…
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