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The City Council approved a $565,000 transfer to close out fiscal year 2025-26, including about $535,000 for Fire Department costs and $30,000 for legal expenses. The transfer will be covered by underspending in other departments, with no additional appropriation required.
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The transfer addresses higher fire costs tied to increased wages, utilities, fuel, and temporary coverage of the Yantic service area, along with additional legal costs. Overall, General Fund spending was projected to finish about $1.5 million below the original $154.4 million appropriation, despite revenues running about $700,000 below budget. The Council also scheduled a September 8 public hearing on a proposed tax abatement program for housing for low- or moderate-income residents.
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