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Aliso Viejo council adopts FY 2025–26 budget; approves 3.1% COLA and salary schedules
Summary
Council voted to adopt the city's proposed FY 2025–26 budget and approved city salary schedules effective July 1, 2025. Staff projected $26.9 million in general fund revenues, a 3.1% COLA proposal, and recommended use of reserves for capital projects while continuing to seek revenue and efficiency gains.
The Aliso Viejo City Council voted to adopt the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 annual budget and to approve updated city salary schedules effective July 1, 2025.
Finance Director Anne presented budget highlights to the council, saying the city's estimated general fund revenues for FY 2025–26 are about $26.9 million, with sales tax accounting for roughly 32% and property tax about 38% of the general fund. The proposed budget includes a 3.1% cost-of-living adjustment for full- and part-time employees, continued funding for pensions (CalPERS unfunded liability), and a general fund operating…
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