ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Mayor Malik Evans announced a proposed city budget Friday morning, totaling more than $680 million in spending. This marks a 3% increase from last year’s budget.

“This is a momentum building budget that advances our work to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone,” Evans said.

The proposed budget includes plans for public safety, public health, and other investments. City leaders attributed the budget reduction to federal pandemic relief funds, which are set to expire if not used by Dec. 20-26.

Public hearings are scheduled for later this month to allow residents to provide input. City Council plans to vote on the budget at its June 17 meeting.

The hearings are set for 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. May 28, 29 and 30, all in Council Chambers at City Hall. they will be followed by a meeting of the council’s Budget, Finance and Government committee at 4 p.m. June 5 and a joint meeting with the Rochester City School District Board of Education at 6 p.m. June 12.

The proposed budget is available online here.

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