Staff Reports
Niagara Falls has received $60,262,670 in funds from Seneca Niagara Casino since 2004. Only $56,763 remains unallocated as of this week, not including interest earned. Here is a breakdown of the area’s the money has been spent.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Some allocations made over the past week have been added to the total spending but are not included on this list because they have not yet been approved by the City Council. Also, some of the totals have been rounded up to the dollar.
Budget $14,222,785 (debt, reduction in assessments and police & fire)
Economic Development projects $8,088,914
Street/sidewalk repair $7,995,325
Niagara Tourism $4,809,739 and Convention Corp.
HOPE VI housing project $4 million
N.F. International $3,705,175 Airport/IDA/NFTA
N.F. Memorial $2,994,431 Medical Center
Niagara Falls $2,994,431 School District
International Train Station $2,170,400
Building improvements $2,215,192
Demolitions $1,278,430
Non-Profit groups $1,049,335
Niagara County $976,894
Parks $933,290
Police $880,952
Fire Department $364,638
Underground Railroad $350,000
Computer upgrades $325,000
Bridges $312,383
Forestry $145,657
Concerts/Events $195,000
Golf Course $89,335
Engineering Department $18,600
SOURCE: City Controller’s office
