City manager presents first revised appropriation; council hears $22.5 million net increase across funds
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City finance director outlined a $22.5 million first revised appropriation, citing a $2.8 million general fund increase largely driven by NATO-related costs and public works adjustments, and major changes across special projects, special revenue and capital funds.
City of Dayton officials presented a first revised appropriation that increases total budget authority by about $22.5 million, or roughly 2.3% above the original appropriation.
Abby Patel Jones, director of Management and Budget, told the commission the general fund would rise by about $2.8 million primarily to cover personnel and contractual costs related to NATO events across multiple departments and a $615,000 adjustment for higher real estate assessments tied to Miami Valley Conservancy District flood-protection maintenance. Patel Jones said the special projects fund increased by about $3.6 million with major changes supporting center-city building improvements, economic development projects and $650,000 for a new housing program associated with the passage of Issue 6.
Patel Jones said special revenue funds rose roughly $11.1 million funded by available cash balances or dedicated grants, with adjustments for snow removal, thoroughfare resurfacing, streetlights and HUD-aligned annual action plan increases, including $2.5 million for lead hazard reduction work. Capital funds saw increases totaling roughly $3.1 million for streetscape and safety improvements, police facility work and a citywide computer refresh. Aviation operating and capital funds also had adjustments totaling about $1.7 million, and fleet management and home service funds rose by about $225,000 for garage ventilation upgrades.
Commissioners asked for public availability of detailed spreadsheets; Patel Jones said a more detailed workbook had been uploaded to the city website and that summary slides were provided for the meeting. Commissioners also asked staff to clarify specific line items, including homelessness initiative staffing and HUD funding that aligned with the annual action plan. Officials said some increases were funded by reductions in general fund contingency and interdepartmental transfers.
The council approved the city manager—s recommendations, which included the revised appropriation, as part of the consent action earlier in the meeting. Staff said departments still require line-item authority and that the revised appropriation grants that authority for identified projects and grant matches.
Patel Jones said staff will continue to provide detailed budget documents and answer follow-up questions.