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Riverside council adopts cautious biannual budget amendment, taps Measure Z for one‑time public safety support
Summary
Council adopted amendments to the FY25‑26 biannual budget after staff outlined revenue risks and recommended $16.26 million in savings and a one‑time $7.37 million Measure Z transfer to the general fund to offset public safety costs; the motion passed unanimously.
The Riverside City Council unanimously adopted an amended biannual budget for fiscal year 2025–26 after a lengthy staff presentation and council question‑and‑answer session. Deputy Finance Director Sergio Aguilar told the council the city remains in a strong fiscal position with roughly $210 million in general‑fund reserves but faces significant near‑term uncertainty from federal policy and weaker revenue forecasts.
Aguilar outlined proposed adjustments that would raise the citywide proposed budget to about $1.53 billion across all funds, including $48.6 million in supplemental appropriations and…
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