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Nevada City adopts FY 2026–27 budget, five‑year CIP and master fee schedule
Summary
Council adopted the 2026–27 operating budget, five‑year CIP and an updated fee schedule by roll-call vote; staff highlighted $50.8 million budgeted revenue, $15.6 million budgeted expenses, elimination of 16 fees, targeted fee increases and a proposed parking rate increase to $1 per hour.
On June 24 the Nevada City Council adopted a package of budget resolutions for fiscal year 2026–27 that included the operating budget, a five‑year capital improvement plan and an updated master fee schedule.
Finance Manager Brittany Neundorfer presented the proposal, saying total citywide budgeted revenues are about $50.8 million and budgeted expenses about $15.6 million. The general-fund revenue estimate was roughly $6.6 million versus $6.7 million of expense (staff noted that one CIP project would use fund balance). Staff also highlighted a proposed capital program focused on streets, parks and building needs and a general-fund CIP of $155,000.
The fee schedule changes eliminate 16 duplicate or obsolete fees, reduce two fees (including cannabis permit renewal and public art application), add three new targeted fees (an hourly planning rate, special-event parking and an oversized solar plan review) and raise some charges for cost recovery; street parking was proposed to increase from $0.50 to $1.00 per hour. Councilmembers discussed fee structure, enforcement and how fees should reflect cost recovery rather than discourage applications. The council adopted the package of resolutions (Res. Nos. 2026‑13 through 2026‑17) on a roll-call vote.
Councilors and staff flagged long-term fiscal constraints: several members noted revenues have been flat for years while costs rise, and they emphasized the need to monitor staffing and reserves at mid‑year. The council supported a targeted approach to fees rather than a blanket increase and asked staff to look for additional revenue and efficiency measures.
Next steps: Staff will implement the fee schedule (effective July 1 if the resolutions are adopted), advance the CIP projects and return to council with mid‑year financial updates and any proposed fee-study results.
