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A Soil Born Farms representative told the council that the nonprofit has invested 18 years in developing the site and that about $1.3 million of the organization’s $2.5 million annual budget is grant funded. The representative said the farm already delivers thousands of free school‑based educational visits and other programs and argued the ranch is becoming a regional destination that needs capacity investments to become financially sustainable.

On a separate capital item, staff said the animal barn pavilion is over budget; construction costs have risen and the project faces a roughly $513,800 original allocation with a newly disclosed $210,000 overrun request. The nonprofit said most of the farm’s educational programming is grant‑funded and that the requested funds would close the capital gap.

Council members expressed strong interest in the ranch’s educational and youth programming and, after discussion, provided an informal, unanimous “thumbs‑up” to pursue limited, one‑time capacity support and to complete the animal barn project. Staff clarified the preferred funding approach would be a one‑time, non‑renewable city grant that helps the farm build long‑term sustainability rather than ongoing operating subsidies.

What happens next: staff will include Soil Born Farms’ capacity‑building request and the animal barn overrun in the budget prioritization list and return to council with recommended funding amounts and conditions for a one‑time, time‑limited grant if council wants to proceed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Meeting/Work Session 3:00 PM - May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Soil Born Farms requested one‑time capacity‑building support and asked the city to cover a $210,000 construction shortfall on an animal barn. Councilors signaled general support and gave an informal thumbs‑up for a limited, time‑bound grant to strengthen the nonprofit’s fund‑raising and operations capacity.","taxTitle","Rancho Cordova City, Sacramento County, California","taxId",73007,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052777,"Council reviews two‑year operating budget, Measure H and R allocations and asks staff to prioritize infrastructure and community programs",9377,181000,9558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3377980-f2fd7710c0d6c1cb689478ba591524a6&start=181&end=9558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3377980-f2fd7710c0d6c1cb689478ba591524a6/thumbnail_181000.jpg","/articles/6052777/California/Council-reviews-twoyear-operating-budget-Measure-H-and-R-allocations-and-asks-staff-to-prioritize-infrastructure-and-community-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052777-2406ab665e0f0151d9763b353ec41713/orig.mp4?Expires=1770971488&Signature=nZf9DowN~IkAKbfEl5WieA-4Cg2G0Vz6Fj13LA5Ua7B6X5ga8leN0mZtLz~7b5~hK3wvLwuJfUg6wjGYj7UHZLArv~QDmp1Z8mk1kJe6DenzYQkO7zr4RGqLWlxzMaunPjvO05ATCHIMfGSCacocnNV5niErdYAFx8T61ITPXkY~MULon8nfmPMlDodQgYWSJcEFay7ODQItgqVKY9WwBoU7E475SjrcdJMYvF0QyRL9D5qyGCTsijxjTWJH4tHQw64oiP8I89wq0nSt2-zD0mNN08DLwH0A5W0TXCNjCFjHkztjDlx75tjj1fzI888RyiOEOXzzn9chP8802g9t3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff used the workshop to summarise the proposed two‑year operating budget, the city’s revenue outlook and proposed allocations from voter‑approved measures H and R.

Kim Duran (staff member) told the council the city’s operating budget for 2025–26 is approximately $125 million across all funds and that the capital program for that year totals roughly $268 million. Duran warned the council that sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenues have declined from recent peaks while property‑tax receipts remain relatively strong because of their lagged valuation timing. Staff also told the council a revenue‑neutrality payment schedule will end in three years, freeing up an estimated $11.2 million in 2027–28 for future programming.

On programmatic proposals funded by Measures H and R, staff proposed shifts that increase public‑works infrastructure allocations and raise administrative allocations from 5% to 8% to support delivery capacity for program dollars. Staff highlighted proposed H allocations for community grants ($3.3 million), legacy projects (roughly $1.5 million current allocation), public safety programs, and several public‑works projects including Sunrise Boulevard and neighborhood pavement rehabilitation. Measure R proposals similarly emphasize pavement rehabilitation, economic development incentives ($2.2 million identified), affordable housing and homelessness spending—staff noted a one‑time $1 million allocation to expand the city’s homeless outreach team from five to seven days per week.

Councilmembers pressed staff on program details: which funds cover incentives to businesses, how building‑permit trends and cable franchise fee declines affect forecasts, and whether administrative increases could be reduced. Multiple councilmembers voiced support for sustaining youth programs; staff noted youth center operations and the Boys & Girls Club contract are included in current year budgeting and would see base increases tied to attendance projections.

On policing technology, council directed staff that the ShotSpotter contract will be presented with supporting analysis at the June meeting before contract renewal; several councilmembers requested additional evidence of efficacy and value for money. On Metro Fire’s Squad 61 request and the Rancho Cordova Community Food Hub request, council asked staff to pursue matching and partnership strategies and to return with written proposals before committing city funds.

Council also performed a prioritization exercise for capital and program requests. Staff will use those priorities to refine the draft two‑year budget for formal adoption in the upcoming month.

What happens next: staff will return with a revised budget paper that reflects the council’s prioritization, include a ShotSpotter briefing in June, and present written funding packages for major requests before any appropriation.","City staff presented the two‑year operating budget, revenue outlook and proposed allocations for Measures H and R. Council directed staff to continue prioritization work, to prepare detailed proposals for select projects, and to bring a ShotSpotter contract review in June.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052782,"Rancho Cordova Food Locker seeks $2.2 million to open community food hub; council asks staff to explore matching options",645,8062000,8707000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3377980-f2fd7710c0d6c1cb689478ba591524a6&start=8062&end=8707","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3377980-f2fd7710c0d6c1cb689478ba591524a6/thumbnail_8062000.jpg","/articles/6052782/California/Rancho-Cordova-Food-Locker-seeks-22-million-to-open-community-food-hub-council-asks-staff-to-explore-matching-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052782-98ea935bcb6ab1a8e62c6ed12fcc20fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770971488&Signature=B3VCnTPFXEyI3tqk6nQ7VaQGERPyyYah7ojPMKPyD6vCGLGt6tnzpAaaD5MuYfJnKsz3j4lBMMq0w2SgC0usQRnUoYBtz62A8OM-slc6fGFcaOzBe-hu2R9XHmy6HcxP2oCJbqT0h2nMGvgrKi3thkkNKY3w3nLO6xenOxcLDgN-JyM5JFT69qPLx6~gfS-qis8EudOU8MPUQZMN8mBt3pF3VX8Hl8REWh~qsee9DOQX8BpvuInZlr6Mhiltzx3zy~6IY3ziRNHHT7sZPgVLn~ihdF898O2y51mTb~DzZzZcsPeyf-xxuauXBAytws23G7yx8IudCfT-hkUZFByXJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carrie Johnson, executive director of the Rancho Cordova Food Locker, told the council the nonprofit has raised $3.34 million and received a $2.5 million seed award from the state but is short roughly $2.2 million to complete construction and open a grocery‑style community food hub on Don Juan Drive.

“Today, I respectfully request 2,200,000.0 in city support to help us cross the finish line,” Johnson said. The project would merge two properties, add parking and enable a dignified, grocery‑style model of food assistance that includes wrap‑around services such as CalFresh enrollment, nutrition education, and housing referrals.

Councilmembers said they want to support the hub but that the city should use its funds to leverage additional investment rather than fully fund the gap immediately. Several councilmembers suggested matching strategies—using a smaller city commitment to attract federal, state and philanthropic grants—and asked staff to evaluate possible fee waivers, grant matches and other mechanisms to reduce the remaining gap.

Micah (staff member) said city staff had not waived development fees for the project to date and that staff would explore fee deferrals or waivers as part of a broader financing package. No appropriation was made; council asked staff to add the project to the priority list for the two‑year budget and to pursue options for matching and partnership funding.

What happens next: staff will work with the Food Locker to identify potential city actions—fee waivers, partial matching grants or other tools—and return with options and recommended conditions before any city funds are committed.","The Rancho Cordova Food Locker requested $2.2 million in city support to convert two properties into a “community food hub.” Councilmembers expressed broad interest but asked staff to explore matching funds and other financing rather than approve the full amount immediately.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052787,"Rancho Cordova council hears Metro Fire request for yearlong funding for Squad 61; staff told to negotiate details",2996,1862000,4858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3377980-f2fd7710c0d6c1cb689478ba591524a6&start=1862&end=4858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3377980-f2fd7710c0d6c1cb689478ba591524a6/thumbnail_1862000.jpg","/articles/6052787/California/Rancho-Cordova-council-hears-Metro-Fire-request-for-yearlong-funding-for-Squad-61-staff-told-to-negotiate-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052787-04211b13ee7b3adaa06bed74a5c86547/orig.mp4?Expires=1770971488&Signature=KzQAzGz13Nt1-9bXJT~UvWp7SlkDwmlPXyjApAoc0IaAfMtJIfYRNGni7HWs5~EmaZ7aXnsfDvUhD8OSGNnItD4OwRppB12xd0XMStnjhf3cr-G3H2kkPpZUdYtfhgzQk~wxjM~vTGISt8M27Yb2gtUgEkPFYGuzevNPmh2CzMXqp7jF7eyL-gEIt03URn2rc1S3x0XfbJP6UuzpNHN~ATkpSOe1U3iG9BGCpuA45DQiss1CgxwkEhg-H7BoBUJz70M6XRum2r4qsVjbuj5RLqeGjxRivcY~SaC~aD1a-~71hREv~mWr5nVw5xFpzzqJObxlIYwTo4f8IdOU~CHn4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Metro Fire asked the Rancho Cordova City Council on Wednesday to fund personnel for a locally based “squad” vehicle at Station 61 for one year to keep a grass-rig response unit operating full time.

The request, presented by Sean Schollard, vice president of Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 and a Metro Fire captain, would pay for six firefighters to staff the squad and make a grass-rig—an off‑road, suppression-capable vehicle—consistently available for responses on the American River Parkway and nearby areas. Schollard said the unit “provides a relief on medical aids, vehicle accidents, [and] water rescue calls” and argued it would make Rancho Cordova safer by preventing the district’s full-size engine from being taken out of service when crews cross‑staff grass rigs.

Council members raised several concerns about cost, precedent and the city’s role in funding fire district operations. “It is not the responsibility of the city to do fire because we have a special district charged with that,” said one councilmember, adding that the Sacramento-area district has its own budget and governance. Other councilmembers emphasized the safety case and said they were open to a temporary, limited contribution if Metro Fire and the district can provide a clearer, written plan.

Staff framed the request as an operating expense the city did not include in its baseline two‑year operating budget. Micah (staff member) said the ask could be funded from existing set‑asides but warned that any one‑time city support for ongoing operations raises sustainability questions for subsequent years. Kim Duran (staff member) noted staff would need council direction on whether to reallocate legacy project set‑asides or other funds to cover a partial city contribution.

After extended discussion, council directed staff to return with a negotiated, written proposal in consultation with Metro Fire. Councilmembers discussed a possible city contribution capped at roughly half of the one‑year cost, contingent on Metro Fire identifying the other funding sources and committing detailed performance reporting. No formal motion or appropriation was made at the meeting.

What happens next: staff will work with Metro Fire to produce a written funding proposal and financing options and return to council with the recommended funding source(s), estimated ongoing cost implications and proposed performance metrics for any short‑term support.

Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the meeting transcript and include Metro Fire and city staff.","Metro Fire asked Rancho Cordova City Council for city support to staff Squad 61 for one year. Councilmembers were split but directed staff to negotiate with Metro Fire on specifics and potential cost-sharing, with staff eyeing legacy project reserves as a possible source.","actionData","errors"]

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