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Council reviews two‑year operating budget, Measure H and R allocations and asks staff to prioritize infrastructure and community programs
Summary
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.
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…
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