Tracy council adopts FY 2026–27 budget, funds police and fire projects

The Tracy City Council approved the city’s FY 2026–27 annual operating and capital budget at its June 2 meeting, adopting a package of budget resolutions that included new positions and project funding for public safety facilities.

Budget Officer Felicia Glendo presented a proposed citywide budget totaling approximately $366 million, including about $35 million in capital improvements and general fund revenues estimated at $158 million. As part of the package, the council approved three new permanent positions: one communications coordinator in the City Manager’s Office, a cultural arts education assistant, and a cross‑connection control specialist for utilities compliance.

Council adopted amendments to the council’s general fund committed reserve policy and adopted the GASB 54 committed fund balances for FY 2025–26 as presented. The package also allocated Measure B sales tax proceeds to long‑range projects; staff noted the Ritter Family Ballpark remains a priority with an estimated full funding timeline through 2034.

Public comment emphasized a desire for the city to prioritize a police substation to reduce response times for newly developed areas; council accepted that recommendation and directed staff to continue planning and funding discussions. Resolutions to adopt the budget, approve new positions and travel budgets, and set the Gann appropriations limit (Article XIII B) all passed by council vote.

Council and staff said the city will hold a CIP workshop in the fall to review the five‑year capital program and to provide additional detail on timing and funding of major projects.