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Lockport staff unveils $68 million 2025 spending plan, proposes tapping $12 million in reserves
Summary
City staff presented a proposed 2025 budget showing $57 million in projected revenue, $68 million in proposed spending and use of $12 million from reserves while maintaining roughly four months of fund balance. The plan prioritizes capital construction, infrastructure and personnel.
City staff presented the proposed 2025 budget to the Lockport City Council on Nov. 6, saying the plan balances near‑term capital investment with reserve requirements.
Lisa, a city staff presenter, told the council the budget includes $57,000,000 in total revenue and $68,000,000 in expenses; the proposal uses about $12,000,000 of excess reserves while leaving an excess fund balance of just over $9,000,000 across funds. "We're using $12,000,000 of excess reserves," Lisa said during the presentation.
The presentation broke revenue into five…
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