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Los Banos adopts $165 million FY 2026—27 budget, adds 21 positions and large capital program
Summary
The City Council approved the FY 2026—27 budget (Resolution 7114), a $165 million spending plan including a $71 million capital program, 21 new staff positions, and a 30% reserve. The general fund shows an operating surplus and targeted one-time projects including design of a services center and street rehabilitation.
The Los Banos City Council on June 17 approved the fiscal year 2026—27 budget, adopting Resolution 7114 and a revised salary schedule. Finance Director Minnie summarized the plan as a $165 million citywide budget that includes $29.5 million in general fund revenues, roughly $27.8 million in operating expenditures, and a capital program totaling about $71 million.
Minnie told the council the general fund maintains a 30% fiscal stability reserve and an operating surplus, while one-time capital projects total about $12.6 million in the general fund for items such as design of a services center ($8.8M), streets overlay and rehabilitation ($2.5M), and several equipment and facility projects. The budget adds 21 positions across departments including police sergeants, a fire captain, assistant city attorney, public works project managers and IT staff.
Measure H and Measure P spending allocations were presented; Measure P increased slightly to fund an omitted police officer. Enterprise funds (water, wastewater, airport, solid waste) and internal service funds were detailed; finance staff said impact-fee accounting changes will restrict some previously available funds for capital use only.
After opening the public hearing on the budget, the council received no public speakers and moved to adopt the budget. Council members praised staff for transparency and the multi-week department-level presentations that preceded final adoption. City Manager Nuron highlighted an expanded paving program and significant capital delivery expectations next year.
Resolution 7114 passed by voice vote. Staff will implement the approved positions and capital program through the city's administrative and budget processes and report back on individual project schedules and procurements.
