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Orrville budget adjustments reduce final appropriations by about $2.4 million, council told
Summary
Finance presenter said the proposed appropriations ordinance reduces final appropriations by $2.4 million, removes a $1.5 million allocation for a potential property purchase, and adjusts wastewater and escrow funds; council placed the appropriations resolution on first reading and discussed timing of final passage.
The Orrville City Council heard details of changes to the proposed appropriations that would reduce final appropriations by $2,400,000 and reallocate several items in the city's funds.
Finance presenter Miss Grama summarized the changes, saying, "Overall, this change results in a net decrease of 2,400,000 to our final appropriations." She told council the general and capital funds were each reduced by $1,500,000, reflecting removal of the allocation for a potential property purchase in Bachman Township approved earlier in the year. The wastewater utility reserve fund was increased by $300,000 to account for the purchase of a replacement truck previously approved in resolution 29‑24, and the wastewater revenue fund rose by $100,000 to cover unanticipated repairs. A deposit escrow fund allocation increased by $37,000 to allow return of fire‑damaged property deposits if owners complete repairs before year end.
Miss Grama also noted two smaller increases totaling $15,000 for cemetery software upgrades and EMS supplies. She said council could allow the appropriations to proceed through the full three readings or take action sooner; no final vote to adopt the full appropriations ordinance was recorded at the meeting.
The presenter gave headline totals for the temporary appropriations for 2025 (introduced separately): total appropriations of $68,100,000 with $9,700,000 allocated to the general fund, $7,400,000 for remaining tax‑supported funds and $51,000,000 for utilities.
What happens next: Council placed the appropriations measures on the agenda for consideration; administration recommended final review and potential adoption following the hearings required by council procedure.
