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Portola Valley council approves midyear budget, defers $300,000 storm‑drain assessment to priority session
Summary
The Town Council adopted a midyear budget amendment without allocating a proposed $300,000 for a comprehensive storm‑drain assessment, asking staff to scope the work and bring cost estimates to the March priority session. Staff said gas‑tax funds are not allowable for the master plan and suggested grants or a facilities district as alternatives.
The Portola Valley Town Council on Thursday adopted a midyear amendment to the 2025–26 budget but chose not to include a proposed $300,000 storm‑drain assessment pending more scoping and a priority‑setting discussion.
Finance staff member Tony summarized two versions of the resolution: one that included the $300,000 transfer from general fund CIP and one without it. Tony told the council that gas‑tax…
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