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Lincoln Heights council hears first reading of temporary appropriation; questions on opioid-settlement funds
Summary
Councilmembers reviewed Ordinance 2025-02, a temporary appropriation to cover the first quarter of fiscal 2026, and asked how $14,000 in opioid-settlement funds could be used locally. Village manager said the money is distributed via county settlement and typically awarded to established nonprofits or programs addressing substance use disorder.
Councilmembers in Lincoln Heights on Monday reviewed a first reading of Ordinance 2025-02, a temporary appropriation intended to fund the first quarter of the village’s 2026 fiscal year and bridge to permanent appropriations next year.
Manager Gaines Brown said the ordinance is intended to “forecast for the expenses for the first [quarter] of fiscal 2026” and allow the village to operate into the new year while staff completes the full budget process. He said more detailed budget deliberations will take place…
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