Council moves contingency funds to cover seasonal wages, overtime in Streets and Water
August 26, 2026 | Lockport, Niagara County, New York
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The Common Council approved a budget amendment shifting contingency funds to temporary and seasonal wage accounts after departments reported increased overtime. The resolution moves $50,000 from General Fund contingency to A.5110.51060 Temporary/Seasonal (Streets) and $20,000 from Water Fund contingency to FX.8340.51060 Temporary/Seasonal (Water Distribution); the motion was seconded and adopted.
Meeting text cites the purpose as mitigating overtime costs while maintaining municipal services by increasing seasonal staffing. Implementation will be handled within the existing 2026 budget, and department heads are expected to manage hires within civil-service and payroll rules.
Meeting text cites the purpose as mitigating overtime costs while maintaining municipal services by increasing seasonal staffing. Implementation will be handled within the existing 2026 budget, and department heads are expected to manage hires within civil-service and payroll rules.
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