(KLZA)-- The Falls City Council voted unanimously to access the additional 1% allowable budget growth to the Restricted Funds Authority as allowed by state statute when they met Wednesday evening.

If utilized, the additional amount would be just over $94 thousand.

City Administrator Anthony Nussbaum informed the Council that a special meeting will be scheduled for September 25th for public hearings on the fiscal year 2023-24 budget proposal followed by adoption the final budget.

In other business the Council approved an ordinance on second reading to merge the duties and position of the Utility Superintendent and the Street Superintendent into the position of Public Works Director as recommended by the Board of Public Works.

Also approved was the abatement of nuisance homes at 710 West 21st Street, 813 Harlan Street and 1515 Lane Street. All three homes will be razed.