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Twentynine Palms finance director outlines modest surplus, warns of sheriff contract pressures; council approves $65,000 interfund transfer
Summary
The city’s finance director presented preliminary FY26–27 budget revisions showing a small projected surplus but revenue pressure from slower assessed‑value growth and a potentially costly sheriff’s contract; council approved a $65,000 transfer to the capital projects fund and trimmed contributions to nonprofits.
The Twentynine Palms finance director presented preliminary revisions to the city’s FY26–27 budgets, forecasting a modest $11,000 surplus compared with prior estimates and flagging several expense pressures that could affect future years.
Director of Finance Abigail told the council that lower growth in taxable assessed values and expected increases — including a recommended 5% increase in the sheriff’s contract and a 3.1% cost‑of‑living adjustment for wages — are straining operating revenues. She said the city’s reserve is projected at about $12.2 million and urged…
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