The City of Clinton will be putting nearly a quarter-of-a-million dollars into the coughers and nearly a million dollars is being dedicated to the upcoming water tower project in Clinton.

Those are just a few of the highlights of the Fiscal Year '23 budget for the City of Clinton as presented to the Clinton City Council Monday night by Treasurer Clint Lichtenwalter.

The Clinton Fire Department's purchase of a new fire engine, a couple of new police units, and park equipment at Downey Park highlight significant purchases in this year's budget. According to Lichtenwalter, the City is already getting its financial house in order for the big replacement of the downtown water tower.

Lichtenwalter explains federal dollars are helping the City of Clinton plan for the upcoming water tower project but that will encompass several other projects once it is complete.

During budget time and levy time, City officials tout the health of the City's pension funds. All three pension funds, according to Lichtenwalter, are as healthy as anyone's pension fund in the State of Illinois.

Lichtenwalner points out water rates are going up four percent and sewer rates are increasing three percent.