Lakemore council adopts 2026 budget, approves 2025 supplemental appropriations
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Summary
The Village of Lakemore council on Nov. 3 adopted Ordinance 19‑06‑2025 establishing the village’s 2026 appropriations and approved Ordinance 19‑07‑2025, a 2025 supplemental appropriation ordinance that adds $10,000 for a tree grant and other targeted adjustments.
The Village of Lakemore council on Nov. 3 adopted Ordinance 19‑06‑2025 setting appropriations for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2026, and approved Ordinance 19‑07‑2025, a supplemental amendment to the 2025 appropriations.
Ordinance 19‑06‑2025 lists line‑item appropriations for general government, public safety, leisure and parks, community environment, and enterprise funds. The ordinance includes $818,924.26 for police (salaries, benefits and supplies), $58,000 for fire contractual services, and program totals for public safety and general government. Total budgeted appropriations across funds are $5,909,046.96 for 2026, with the general fund expenses listed at $1,655,666.98 and enterprise funds (water, sewer, trash, storm) totaling $2,799,694.57.
Ordinance 19‑07‑2025 amends the 2025 appropriations to add targeted items, including $10,000 in the general fund to purchase trees from a tree grant; $3,495 in the BGA grant fund for BGA expenses (with matching revenue increase recorded); $1,299 in the police K‑9 fund for K‑9 expenses and $3,381 in K‑9 donations; and a $120,000 increase in the sewer operating fund to cover DOPS salaries. The ordinance was declared an emergency measure to take effect immediately.
Council made the motions to dispense with three readings where applicable and adopted both ordinances by roll call. The roll calls recorded affirmative votes by the council members present; the clerk recorded the motions as adopted.
Background: The 2026 appropriations document includes detailed line items for special revenue funds (street maintenance, fire levy, EMS, etc.), bond retirement and capital improvements, and enterprise operating budgets (water and sewer operations). The ordinance authorizes the fiscal officer to draw warrants pursuant to the appropriations upon receipt of proper certificates and vouchers.
What’s next: With adoption, the 2026 appropriations are in place for the next fiscal year; the 2025 amendment is effective immediately per the emergency clause, allowing the village to spend against the newly appropriated line items without delay.
