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Council discusses budget, directs ARPA funds to regional homelessness group and approves a fire academy request
Summary
At a fiscal update and study session May 20, Vacaville staff reported an improved revenue picture for FY25 but projected multi-year deficits. Council gave direction to use ARPA-designated funds to cover a one-time contribution for Capsolano staffing and supported a $300,000 plan for a February 2026 fire academy.
City staff presented a third-quarter general fund update and the second budget study session for fiscal year 2026 on May 20, reporting improved revenues for FY25 driven by one-time sales-tax transactions and stronger property-tax receipts. The presentation projected an FY25 positive variance versus the adopted budget but showed recurring structural deficits over a five-year forecast if cost-saving measures are not continued.
Key figures from staff: revised FY25 revenue projections were roughly $8.2 million higher than adopted estimates (about a 5.7% positive variance), driven by higher property taxes and a one-time…
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