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Chula Vista projects $3.9 million general-fund shortfall; council approves second-quarter adjustments

Chula Vista City Council · March 17, 2026
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Summary

Finance staff told the council revenues are forecast about $3.9 million below the amended general fund budget (property tax and transient-occupancy tax declines), and council approved a package of amendments and acceptance of prior-year police donations.

City finance staff presented the second-quarter financial report for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, and recommended a set of budget adjustments that the council approved on March 17.

Sarah Shane, director of finance, and budget manager Ed Prendell said staff now projects general fund revenues about $3.9 million under the amended budget. The largest contributors are an anticipated $3.1 million shortfall in…

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