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Alameda council adopts midyear budget adjustments and workforce changes, 4–1

Alameda City Council · March 5, 2026
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On March 3 the Alameda City Council adopted midyear budget adjustments and workforce changes for FY25–26 by a 4–1 vote after discussion of departmental requests, a $61,000 overtime charge tied to a damaged sewer force main, a $118,200 donation to the library, and planning funds for the wooden bicycle bridge pending a Caltrans grant.

The Alameda City Council adopted resolutions March 3 amending the FY25–26 budget and approving workforce changes after a detailed presentation and discussion of midyear requests. Finance Director Ross McCarthy said staff limited adjustments consistent with council policy, resulting in approximately $229,000 in ongoing general‑fund increases and a projected residual fund balance of $10.8 million at fiscal year end in addition to the council’s 25% reserve policy.

The presentation summarized department requests, grant awards and workforce changes (two position upgrades at AMP previously approved by…

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