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Rossmoor board approves first reading of FY 2026–27 proposed final budget
Summary
The Rossmoor Community Services District voted unanimously to approve the first reading of its FY 2026–27 proposed final operating budget, which projects a roughly $127,000 operating surplus and includes a proposed part‑time court attendant and modest fee increases. The board will review a second reading before final adoption.
The Rossmoor Community Services District on May 12 approved the first reading of its proposed final operating budget for fiscal year 2026–27 after a public hearing and a presentation by financial consultant Josh Byron.
Byron told the board the operating budget is presented separately from capital projects and “we are projecting to end that year with $127,000 of revenues exceeding expenses.” He said a one‑time Prop 68 grant of about $64,000 had created a swing in comparable revenues for the prior year and that staff removed capital projects from the operating budget to clarify ongoing operating needs.
The draft budget includes a proposed part‑time court attendant position (budgeted at roughly $14,000) to provide coverage during priority evening hours and a proposed fee increase—5% for residential customers and 20% for non‑residential customers—estimated to raise about $17,000 in revenue to help cover attendant costs.
Byron also outlined higher salary and insurance costs and recommended engaging a professional engineer to update asset life estimates and firm up capital‑project costs. He described an operating reserve to meet day‑to‑day needs and a capital reserve for future projects, and urged continued grantseeking to fund larger capital work.
A member of the public asked how property‑tax dollars are distributed; Byron said Rossmoor collects approximately $1,412,000 this year (projected about $1.46 million next year) for parks, lighting and street sweeping, while most property‑tax receipts flow through state and county allocations before small portions reach local special districts.
After the presentation and public comment the board moved, seconded and approved the first reading of the budget by roll‑call vote. The vote advances the budget to a subsequent meeting for final adoption after staff and the board consider any additional comments and refinements.
