Review city's mid-year spending and approve budget adjustments

Mid-Year Budget ReviewBudgetFinance Department

In Plain English

The city tracks its budget twice yearly to monitor spending patterns and revenue collection. This review covers July through December 2024 and shows the city spent roughly on target. Staff recommends increasing non-general fund spending by $4.6 million, funded from existing reserves.

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Votes

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 47-25

Moved by: Councilmember Claudia JimenezSeconded by: Mayor Eduardo Martinez

Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye

Jamelia BrownAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Sue WilsonAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved mid-year budget adjustments for the current fiscal year ending in June 2025. This routine financial housekeeping allows the city to move money between departments and programs based on actual spending and revenue collected over the past six months. The adjustments help ensure city services continue running smoothly for the remainder of the fiscal year. While no specific dollar amount was cited for the adjustments, this is a standard practice that most cities perform annually to keep their budgets on track.

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Motion to adopt resolution approving Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year budget adjustments

Moved by: Claudia JimenezSeconded by: Eduardo Martinez