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Council reviews proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget; staff outlines new positions and one‑time costs
Summary
Staff presented the proposed FY 2025–26 budget, detailing operating expenditures, one‑time capital requests, 18 proposed positions (18 funded), and assigned fund reserves; the council provided direction and will take a final budget vote at the next meeting.
The Los Banos City Council received an overview of the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget, including general‑fund revenues and expenditures, one‑time capital items, assigned reserves, and proposed staffing additions; councilmembers gave feedback and staff will return for formal budget adoption at the next meeting.
Finance Director Moreno reviewed the city’s fund structure and said general‑fund revenues include property tax, sales tax and charges for services. Moreno highlighted projected operating expenditures of about $27.2 million for the coming year and described one‑time costs that staff proposes paying from reserves — including software, a housing vehicle, police equipment…
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