The council voted recently on second reading to provide $93,000 out of gaming funds to finance a senior citizens lakefront event, a seniors Christmas party and a Veterans Day event.
The East Chicago City Council has approved an ordinance providing additional funding for litigation settlements, but did not approve more money for the city s law department.
The council passed a similar ordinance last year that appropriated $1.4 million for full-time city employees as a reward for continued service during the COVID pandemic.