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Council adopts FY 2026–27 budget, funds cameras and street work, and awards street rehabilitation contract
Summary
Villa Park approved the FY 2026–27 operating budget and seven‑year capital plan, adding funds for campus cameras, median repairs, and housing‑element work; council also awarded a low‑bid street‑rehabilitation contract and adopted the SB1 project list.
Villa Park’s City Council unanimously approved the city’s FY 2026–27 operating budget and seven‑year capital improvement plan, adopting appropriations that staff said keep the city in a strong financial position with a 50% general‑fund reserve.
Staff outlined several modest adjustments to the proposed budget, including a $10,000 membership for a county task force (Castelar), a $30,000 appropriation for median repairs (to be reimbursed by insurance if available), $75,000 funded from PEG franchise fees to upgrade chamber cameras and AV, and about $60,000 to complete the housing element and zoning‑code updates. Staff emphasized the city’s reserve position and said ongoing revenues appear sufficient to cover projected needs.
The council then awarded the construction contract for the 2024–25 street rehabilitation project to R.J. Noble (lowest responsive bidder) and selected Onward Engineering for construction management. Staff noted most of the selected streets had pavement condition indices below 70 and said work would begin in July with the goal of completing much of the work over the summer.
Council approved the SB1 project list (required by the California Transportation Commission) that mirrors the awarded street work, and later approved a $51,000 first amendment to Kimley‑Horn for housing‑element implementation and zoning consistency work. Staff said the additional consultant funds reflect multiple prior iterations required by state review and the need to maintain certification to avoid penalties.
Council members praised staff for careful budget management and repeated that Villa Park remains in strong fiscal condition compared with some neighboring cities. The budget and contracts were approved without dissent; the council also discussed potential hauling impacts from nearby projects and asked staff to monitor construction traffic and crossing‑guard needs if hauling resumes.
Next steps include final contract execution for the street rehabilitation work, scheduling construction to minimize community disruption, and continued work with Kimley‑Horn to finalize housing‑element certification requirements.
