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Ceres council declines NetFile contract after budget concerns; motion fails 2-2

City of Ceres City Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

A proposed contract for NetFile to accept Form 700 filings and provide SB 827 financial training failed on a 2-2 vote after councilmembers expressed concern about spending from general-fund reserves and whether the vendor was the best option.

A proposal to contract with NetFile for electronic Form 700 filing and SB 827-required training failed at the Feb. 9 Ceres City Council meeting after councilmembers split 2-2 on the motion.

Staff said the contract was budgeted for the current fiscal year and that NetFile offered advantages…

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