Galena is adopting a supplemental Motor Fuel Tax resolution for 2025 to cover an additional $49,855 in street and highway maintenance expenditures over the original $270,000 budget. The May 19, 2026 finance memo attributes the overrun to installation of traffic signal radar sensors on Highway 20 and increased electricity costs for traffic signals and street lighting. This adjustment signals higher‑than‑expected spending needs for traffic signal technology and lighting going forward, supported by MFT revenues. Vendors providing traffic signal equipment, radar detection, LED and smart lighting, and energy-optimization or maintenance services can position themselves for future upgrades or cost-control initiatives as the city plans subsequent year MFT budgets and capitalizes on technology to manage operating costs.

Budget amendment BA25-03 also increases line items for traffic signal maintenance and street lightin...