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Elk Grove council adopts midyear budget update, approves staffing and one-time adjustments
Summary
The Elk Grove City Council on Feb. 11 approved a midyear budget amendment after staff reported a $4.4 million uptick in projected General Fund revenues and recommended targeted one-time and position-control adjustments. Council approved the resolution by voice vote.
City Council on Wednesday adopted a midyear amendment to the fiscal year 2025–26 budget after staff reported stronger-than-expected revenues and proposed several targeted adjustments.
Budget Manager Nathan Bagwell told the council that staff now projects a $4,400,000 increase in General Fund revenues, driven primarily by higher property- and sales-tax receipts. Bagwell said sales tax is trending up about 8% and that investment income has exceeded earlier estimates, prompting a recommendation to increase that revenue line. He recommended one-time General Fund adjustments totaling approximately $156,000 for operational needs including a Fourth of July drone show, additional code-enforcement abatement activity and temporary recruitment and consultant support during a leadership transition.
Bagwell also briefed the council on Measure E (a one-cent sales tax for community priorities), reporting roughly $11.2 million received to date and a projected total near $34 million for the year, and outlined targeted midyear amendments to non-General Fund operating and capital budgets. Staff proposed a small set of reclassifications and one new maintenance specialist—part of a position-control package intended to shift some work in-house and align staffing with expanded programs.
Councilmembers praised the presentation and asked procedural and policy questions about budget priorities and staffing. Council Member Brewer moved to adopt the resolution amending the fiscal year budget and approving the updated citywide salary and step schedule; the motion was approved by voice vote, with all members saying “aye.”
The council packet and staff presentation include a more detailed breakdown of the recommended adjustments and the funds affected. Staff said they will return with any additional items that require council action later in the fiscal year.
Ending: The council approved the budget amendment and then moved on to the agenda item on permanent shelter site selection.
