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Buellton council approves mid‑year budget amendments; uses reserves for water repairs and library moves
Summary
Council adopted Resolution No. 2509 approving mid‑year budget adjustments totaling $446,844 in revenue/expenditure changes and specific line-item increases for elections, motor-deputy costs, library set‑up, landscape work and water-plant repairs.
The Buellton City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2509 on Tuesday, adopting mid‑year amendments to the fiscal‑year 2024–25 budget to reflect new revenues and unanticipated expenditures.
The finance director presented a balanced set of adjustments that increase revenue projections by $446,844 and match expenditures. Principal items include a $250,000 increase in anticipated Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) receipts effective Feb. 1, 2025; a $42,650 net City Council adjustment (special election estimate of about $38,000 plus $4,650 for updated chamber AV); a $60,830 net increase in public-safety costs (motor‑deputy overtime, fuel and storage); $24,550 in library set‑up/IT and mobile-book-return costs at the new library location (202 Dairyland Road); $60,000 for landscape/irrigation improvements and the previously authorized Thousand Trees planting program; and a $118,825 increase to public-works items (including a proposed $84,000 roof replacement at the new library site and a $31,800 message/traffic-trailer and traffic-analytics equipment).
Water fund: The water fund will draw $160,000 from reserves to cover major repairs at the water‑treatment plant and higher PG&E electrical costs during the July–September 2024 period. Staff said some of the higher electrical charges relate to increased PG&E rates and pumping demands; staff will investigate causes and include repairs in capital planning.
Council action and votes: Council Member Fornak moved the resolution; another councilmember seconded. The motion carried unanimously: Vice Mayor Lewis — Aye; Council Member Hornick — Aye; Council Member Sanchez — Aye; Mayor (recorded as Silva/Soler) — Aye.
Ending: Staff said the mid‑year updates will be reflected in the city’s five‑year forecast and will be incorporated into the city’s biennial budget planning. Council directed staff to provide follow‑up detail on consultant costs if additional scope is added to the circulation‑element update.
