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Consider approving a Resolution amending the City of Lawton FY25 budget, as amended, by appropriating $395,000.00 to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund to fund abatements through the Neighborhood Services Division.
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INITIATOR: Charlotte Brown, Community Services Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Rebecca Johnson, Finance Director
BACKGROUND: Lawton City Council originally funded $369,629.34 for the abatement accounts for Neighborhood Services for FY25. Since the beginning of the fiscal year, the City has seen an increase in abatements and also hired two new contractors that are charging higher than the other contractors. The City has also hired a contractor to do the boarding and securing at a higher rate than has ever been done before. Due to these increases, we are seeking to increase the funds budgeted in the abatement accounts for FY25.
EXHIBIT: Res. No 25-____
KEY ISSUES: n/a
FUNDING SOURCE: D&D Weed Abatement Revenue
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 25-_____.