FY 2026/27 Budget Health
Summary
The city closed last fiscal year $5.4 million ahead on general fund revenue, though much of it was one-time Waste Management money. Reserves sit at $18.9 million, and the first quarter of the new year looks normal.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Stronger reserves ($18.9M) but the city cautions the windfall was one-time money it can't count on again.
All residents benefit from a healthier reserve and careful budget management.
Departments with unfunded needs — police and fire staffing requests, youth programs — and residents who may see reduced service levels.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Nov 3, 2026
The city closed last fiscal year $5.4 million ahead on general fund revenue, though much of it was one-time Waste Management money. Reserves sit at $18.9 million, and the first quarter of the new year looks normal.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
The city adopted a $246.86 million budget with a $77 million general fund. It's balanced for next year thanks to $1 million in cuts, but officials warn of bigger deficits in the next three years.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The city is staring down a $3.5 million general fund deficit next year. Staff proposed about $1.4-1.5 million in cuts — freezing six vacant positions, trimming the Yolo County animal services contract by $100,000, halving OPEB payments, and cutting park irrigation 10% — but that still leaves a $3.5 million hole and growing deficits through 2030.
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