City Council

PUBLIC HEARINGS PH 1. Introduction of Ordinance x adding Chapter 9.55 to the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to Vacant Residential Properties Recommendation(s): Adopt Ordinance No. _______ , adding Chapter 9.55 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to Vacant Residential Properties. Vacant properties have the potential to be a significant source of blight in residential neighborhoods, particularly when property owners neglect their maintenance and management. When this happens, unkept properties have the potential to depreciate property values and create other neighborhood issues including trespassing and unsightly vegetation. PH 2. Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budgets and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. Recommendation(s): City Council and City Council acting as Lancaster Housing Authority, Lancaster Choice Energy, and Lancaster Power Authority conduct the public hearing and direct staff to schedule the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) adoption for June 24, 2025. By July 1 of each year, the City is required to adopt a budget, which establishes appropriations and estimates revenue for the coming fiscal year. The proposed budget is a culmination of many months of work by the City Council and staff in reviewing priorities and evaluating programs, with a focus on maintaining responsive and relevant services for residents.