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Temple City adopts FY 2025–26 budget; ARPA funds exhausted, one-time park projects planned
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 25-5818 to approve the FY 2025–26 budget. Staff said operating revenues exceed operating expenditures by about $300,000, the projected general fund ending balance for June 30, 2025 is about $31.2 million, one-time projects total roughly $6.2 million and ARPA funds have been exhausted.
Temple City’s City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-5818, approving the proposed general fund and capital budgets for fiscal year 2025–26 after staff presented the plan and answered questions.
City staff said operating revenues exceed operating expenditures by roughly $300,000 and that the city projects an ending general fund balance of about $31.2 million on June 30, 2025. Staff outlined approximately $6.2 million in one‑time expenditures and capital projects for the coming year; these one‑time projects will require an estimated $5.9 million of general fund reserves. Capital projects for FY 2025–26 were described as totaling about $5.88 million and include two new park projects, city hall lobby and landscaping work, street maintenance and equipment purchases. Staff also noted the one‑time ARPA funds previously used to offset public safety costs are fully exhausted and that the full sheriff contract will once again be funded from the general fund.
Staff presented an itemization of special funds (gas tax, Measure A, road maintenance funds and lighting/landscaping funds), projecting special fund revenues of about $10.66 million and an estimated special fund balance of $18.1 million at June 30, 2026. Carryover projects from FY 2024–25 total roughly $847,000; staff said they will continue to seek county and grant funding to offset park project costs.
During discussion council members raised deferred maintenance planning and asked staff to bring strategic planning and audited FY24-25 numbers in late September to inform longer‑term decisions. After discussion the council moved, seconded and adopted Resolution 25-5818 by roll call: Council member Chavez, yes; Council member Chen, yes; Mayor Pro Man, yes; Mayor Sternquist, yes.
Staff said the budget maintains current staffing levels while adding a part‑time position to the Community Development Department and that staff will continue regular updates on revenues and expenditures as FY 2025–26 proceeds.
