Measure M Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Benchmark Increase
Summary
Fullerton's required minimum local spending on streets is increasing to $5.9 million due to inflation and rising construction costs. Meeting this benchmark requires careful balancing of general funds and infrastructure funds, leaving a tight budget surplus.
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requires allocating about $6.5 million in total general and infrastructure funds to street maintenance, leaving a $660,000 buffer above the MOE requirement.
Fullerton motorists and residents who rely on maintained streets and continued OCTA transportation funding.
Other municipal programs such as facilities, parks, and storm drains face reduced funding as infrastructure dollars are shifted to streets.
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