PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The Pittsfield City Council and School Committee met Monday night to evaluate the city's finances, and while the city lost revenue last year because of the pandemic, there is reason to be optimistic for next year.

Tax revenue from some of the city's biggest revenue sources, including hotels, meals, and parking tickets, were all down significantly last year.

However, the City is expecting to receive more than $30 million from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan, which should make up for much of the lost funds.

City treasurer Matthew Kerwood projects the city will see a roughly two percent increase in revenue this coming year. He said it's mainly based on the anticipated recovery of the local tourist economy this summer.

Kerwood said, "There's pent up desire to recreate, to get outside, to do things, so I think we will probably recover. On the hotel side, we will recover sooner than Eastern parts of the state."

Mayor Linda Tyer will present her 2022 budget to the city council on May 11, and the council is expected to make changes and approve it by their meeting on June 8.