By Kimberly De Jong, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brant Beacon City of Brantford Council allocated various funding from the 2024 Year End Operating Budget Surplus during the June Council meeting. With a total of $8,952,964 from the 2024 Year End Operating Budget Surplus, the City’s Finance Committee provided Council with a list of reserves and projects for the funds to be allocated towards including: $982,052 to the Corporate Contingency Reserve $365,704 to the John Noble Home Reserve $1,961,318 to the Hospital Redevelopment Reserve Fund $5,343,890 to the Tax Stabilization Reserve $100,000 for Civic Centre renovations and maintenance projects $200,000 for Arnold Anderson Stadium Washroom and Concession upgrades As well, it was recommended that funding in the amount of $515,000 to proceed with Robert Moore Park enhancements be allocated from the…