FY 2026/27 City and CSD Budgets
Summary
The budget workshop showed about $84.6 million in revenue versus $85.1 million in spending, with special taxes running a roughly $7.2 million shortfall covered by the general fund. Staff floated a future sales tax measure (November 2028) and a push to recover the vehicle license fee the city never receives, and a utility rate study next spring may include repayment of a $15.4 million IOU from utilities to the general fund.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Future options discussed include a possible half- or one-cent sales tax and higher utility rates to repay the general fund.
Everyone benefits if the city plugs its long-term funding gaps without service cuts.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular City Council Meeting
The council adopted next year's budgets — $84.6 million in total revenue — funding police, fire, parks, roads, and utilities while setting aside money to replace aging infrastructure. A Prop 218 rate study coming this winter will shape future water and sewer rates.
Special City Council Meeting
A resident pressed on whether the city is ready for a downturn. Staff said reserves total about $70 million (about 25 months of revenue, even accounting for the utility IOU), the special tax is value-based-proof, and the county's Teeter plan guarantees property tax flows.
Regular City Council Meeting
The budget workshop showed about $84.6 million in revenue versus $85.1 million in spending, with special taxes running a roughly $7.2 million shortfall covered by the general fund. Staff floated a future sales tax measure (November 2028) and a push to recover the vehicle license fee the city never receives, and a utility rate study next spring may include repayment of a $15.4 million IOU from utilities to the general fund.
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