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Finance committee hears midyear budget update; building-permit revenue outpaces projection

5702542 · August 6, 2025
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Finance director reported building-permit revenue at $783,000 vs. an annual budget of $450,000 as of June 30; staff flagged higher-than-expected fire overtime spending and low year-to-date code revenue, and said they will follow up with departmental detail before the next meeting.

Williamsport's Finance Committee received a midyear budget report on Tuesday showing overall revenues in line with expectations and a stronger-than-anticipated increase in building-permit revenue.

Jamie Livermore, finance staff, said the report (as of June 30) showed tax revenue coming in well and surplus sales receipts exceeding budgeted expectations. "We budgeted 450,000 for the…

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