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Cambria board approves preliminary FY26'27 budget and several measures; lifts-station contract and other resolutions pass
Summary
The Cambria Community Services District board approved the preliminary FY26'27 budget and appropriations limit, authorized a controls contract for Lift Station B, continued ad hoc work on the Fiscalini Ranch budgeting, and adopted resolutions placing delinquent solid-waste and fuel-reduction charges on the county tax roll and adjusting the fire-assessment CPI by 2.8%.
At its June 24 meeting, the Cambria Community Services District board approved multiple fiscal and operational items in roll-call votes and by consensus; the principal actions are summarized here.
Votes at a glance
- Preliminary FY26'27 budget and appropriations limit: Approved by roll call (unanimous). The preliminary budget includes use of some administrative revenue to offset overhead allocations and carries proposed capital and operational line items for water, wastewater, fire and facilities.
- Lift Station B controls upgrade contract: The board approved a contract with Tuff Automation for the Lift Station B controls upgrade in the amount of $118,863 (including tax and bonds). Utilities staff said the upgrade will reduce repeat alarms and excessive overtime caused by failing controllers; the contract passed by roll call (unanimous).
- Fiscalini Ranch budgeting ad hoc: The board appointed (or continued) an ad hoc committee to work with the Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch on budgeting tied to the updated management plan (Vice President Dean and Director Scott were assigned); motion passed and the ad hoc will report back.
- Delinquent solid-waste charges: After the required hearing, the board adopted a resolution to place unpaid solid-waste collection charges on the county tax roll for listed properties so franchise fees can be collected by the county; passed by roll call.
- Fire-hazard fuel-reduction assessment: The board confirmed the 2025 fuel-reduction itemized cost report and authorized assessment of listed parcels on the county tax roll; passed by roll call.
- Fire suppression benefit assessment CPI adjustment: The board approved an annual CPI adjustment of 2.8% to the fire suppression benefit assessment, increasing revenue by approximately $16,000 for FY26'27; passed by roll call.
Why it matters: the preliminary budget frames the district's near-term priorities for staffing, capital projects (water and wastewater upgrades, lift stations and public facilities) and program funding. Contract approvals and grant allocations (e.g., EPA grant for Stewart Street tank noted elsewhere in the meeting) drive near-term construction and maintenance schedules. Confirming assessments and placing delinquencies on the county tax roll are routine but important revenue-protection tools for franchise and abatement programs.
Select motion sources and outcomes (motion text condensed from minutes):
- "Appoint an ad hoc committee to work with Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch on budgeting..." Moved by Director Gray; seconded by Vice President Dean. Vote: 5'0Aye, 0 No. Outcome: approved (block start SEG 2230).
- "Approve contract with Tuff Automation for Lift Station B controls upgrade project" (total proposed $118,863). Moved by Director Thomas; seconded by Vice President Dean. Vote: 5'Aye, 0 No. Outcome: approved (block start SEG 3302).
- "Adopt preliminary budget and set FY26'27 appropriations limit" (Resolutions for budget and appropriations limit). Moved by Director Thomas; seconded by Director Scott. Vote: 5'Aye, 0 No. Outcome: approved (block start SEG 5258).
- "Adopt resolution confirming itemized solid-waste delinquencies to tax roll." Moved by President Farmer. Vote: 5'Aye, 0 No. Outcome: approved (block start SEG 5465).
- "Adopt resolution confirming 2025 fire-hazard fuel-reduction costs for tax roll." Moved by Director Gray; seconded by Director Scott. Vote: 5'Aye, 0 No. Outcome: approved (block start SEG 5568).
- "Adopt resolution approving 2.8% CPI adjustment to fire suppression assessment for FY26'27." Moved by Director Gray; seconded by Vice President Dean. Vote: 5'Aye, 0 No. Outcome: approved (block start SEG 5636).
What board members asked staff to follow up on: directors requested clearer separation of operational and capital accounting in future budget documents, better line-item transparency for multi-year projects, and posting of public comments related to contentious will-serve items. Staff agreed to present a clearer, fund-separated format and follow up on suggested clarifications in the final budget.
The meeting closed after additional staff updates and requests for future agenda items; no further board votes were taken at adjournment.
