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Hayward GAD board adopts FY 2026–27 budget, reserves projected to grow to about $1.9 million
Summary
The Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District approved Resolution 2603 adopting a roughly $198,000 operating budget for fiscal year 2026–27, keeping assessments limited to developments in the district and projecting reserves to rise from about $1.6 million to $1.9 million.
The Hayward Geologic Hazard Abatement District voted to adopt Resolution 2603, approving the district's FY 2026–27 budget that staff said would prioritize preventative maintenance and monitoring of slopes, surface drainage and detention basins within the GAD boundary.
Haley Ralston, the district manager, told the board the budget proposes about $198,000 for operating expenses and anticipates the reserve balance to start the year at roughly $1,600,000 and increase to approximately $1,900,000 by the end of the fiscal year based on assessment levies and forecasted income. Ralston said assessments currently apply to 427 residential units across several developments and that Parcel Group 3 assessments will begin only after the issuance of certificates of occupancy.
"The majority of the budget goes toward preventative maintenance and operations," Ralston said, noting the reserve is meant to fund long-term geologic hazards that may arise within the developments.
Council member Syrup asked whether the budget includes contingency funds to respond to potential stormwater or drainage impacts tied to nearby La Vista Park construction. Ralston said the park parcel is currently the city's responsibility, that the draft budget includes only routine emergency response allocations for GAD-maintained areas, and that transfers of responsibility would be coordinated with city staff and determined if and when an event occurred.
Director Roach moved adoption of the resolution and Director Goldstein seconded; the board recorded the roll and the motion carried. Following the vote, Ralston summarized recent work by GAD staff, including spring monitoring and ongoing weed abatement, and said staff will continue coordinating service transfers and developer handovers before bringing individual transfers back to the board for approval.
Next steps: the board approved the resolution and staff will continue coordination with city staff on any parcel transfers and on monitoring and maintenance programs tied to the developments within the GAD boundary.
