MEETING DATE:
June 9, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-9613 & 2026-9614 - ADOPTING THE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026; THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE FIVE FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2030-31; APPROPRIATING MONEY OUT OF THE TREASURY FOR BUDGETARY PURPOSES; AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATED RESERVE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES AND/OR CONTINGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT the following:
1) Resolution adopting the Operations & Maintenance Budget of the City of San Marcos for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2026 and the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the five fiscal years ending 2030-31, and appropriating money out of the treasury for budgetary purposes; and
2) Resolution authorizing the appropriation and transfer of funds for the establishment of an appropriated reserve fund for future expenditures and/or contingencies for FY 2026-27.
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Board or Commission Action
The City Council met during a Budget Workshop on April 28, 2026; and seven public meetings were held between the Budget Review Committee who last met on May 20, 2026, and the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Committee who last met on March 26, 2026 to provide guidance for the development of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operations & Maintenance Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Relevant Department Goal
Not applicable.
Executive Summary
Each year the City Manager, Finance Director, and all City departments collaborate and analyze their future operational needs to create a budget plan that aligns with priorities of the City Council that includes requests for items typically associated with recurring programs/projects as well as one-time needs. The proposed Operations & Maintenance Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 includes requests...
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