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Council approves $2.05 million in Chapter 90 funds and multiple budget transfers
Summary
The council and Ways and Means committee approved certified Chapter 90 funds for FY26 and a series of reserve transfers to cover equipment, payroll, grants and prior‑year bills; council also approved emergency designation for those transfers.
The Lynn City Council and its Ways and Means Committee voted to approve certified funds of $2,047,178.19 for the Chapter 90 transportation bond bill for fiscal year 2026 and a set of budget transfers from reserve to various line items.
The council approved several transfers: $80,000 from reserve to fund assessor appeals related to National Grid; $72,980 from reserve to cover the federal portion of a bulletproof vest purchase and a separate $72,980 to cover the state portion; $44,000 from reserve to the comptroller payroll to fund operations; $2,250 to cover a prior‑year police expense; and $273 for a prior‑year animal control bill. The council also approved certified funds for grants and programs including $146,580 to the Health Department for senior center operations, $50,000 for a prevention and early childhood grant, and $24,990 to the Fire Department for FY25 DFS equipment.
During discussion a staff member identified as Spencer explained the Chapter 90 funding to the public: “Basically, it’s for improvement in roadways throughout the city of Lynn,” and reminded listeners that the funds become available once the state transportation bond bill is passed.
Ways and Means also approved the transfers as emergency items; the council approved the emergency designation by roll call. Councilors described Chapter 90 funds as a primary avenue for street paving and said the city relies on state action for release of those monies.
The council and committees recorded unanimous or near‑unanimous roll calls for the transfers. Members noted the city’s reliance on state Chapter 90 allocations for major paving work and reiterated that some work depends on state action to finalize bond passage.
