City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025 fourth‑quarter budget amendments at its Dec. 15 meeting following a presentation by Finance Director Joe Snyder.

Snyder told the council the amendment package reflects $1.2 million in proposed additional revenues and roughly $14 million in proposed expenditure reductions, and that the city completed about $49.3 million in capital projects this year. "This demonstrates a structural operating surplus of approximately $19,000,000 for 2025," Snyder said during the presentation.

Why it matters: Snyder said the amendment both recognizes projects completed in 2025 and identifies roughly $10 million that will be carried forward into 2026 for projects already awarded but not finished. Council members pressed staff on timing and use of one‑time and recurring funds, and asked whether newly budgeted state dollars for roads and public safety could shore up local needs.

Details: Snyder walked council through the "big seven" city funds, describing an increase in the capital improvement fund driven by higher revenues and lower expenditures and noting that the city plans to fund Nowicki Park entirely from cash on hand. He also flagged longer‑term pressures in public safety: ambulance replacement timing and recent increases in the Oakland County Sheriff contract that have driven police fund choices.

Council questions and action: Council members asked about the $10 million carryover (Snyder said most of that amount has already been awarded and is simply not yet complete), and about the county audit and timing for potential credits related to the sheriff contract (Snyder said any corrections would likely appear as credits in 2026). After discussion, Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Lindbergh seconded adoption of the resolution to amend FY2025 fund totals; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Next steps: The resolution cites Public Act 2 of 1968 (the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act) as the legal authority for mid‑year amendments. City staff said materials will be published and that any audit findings from the county will be reviewed and, if needed, addressed in future amendments.