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Bell Gardens projects $2 million shortfall in card-room revenue; council weighs options
Summary
Finance director reported a projected FY25/26 year-end card-room revenue of about $17.013 million, roughly $2 million below the $19.02 million budget, citing litigation and proposed AG regulations as risks; staff outlined contingency options including a local sales-tax ballot measure and exploring cannabis and water-sale revenue.
City finance staff told the Bell Gardens City Council on Jan. 26 that card-room revenue—the largest single contributor to the general fund—was projecting a year-end shortfall of roughly $2 million.
Manuel Carrillo, director of administrative and financial services, said the city budgeted $19,020,000 in card-room revenue for fiscal year 2025–26. Using the first six months’ actuals and a daily-average projection, staff estimate year-end card-room receipts of about $17,013,000. Carrillo said the projection reflects current operating trends and market conditions.
Staff warned the council that recent state developments could affect long-term…
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