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5. Summary of Appropriations by Account - General Fund

Costa Mesa City Council
May 12, 2026

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5. Summary of Appropriations by Account - General Fund
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Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
Proposed
Budget
Salaries and Benefits
Salaries and Wages $ - $ - $ (4,346,404) $ (4,027,157) Salaries & Wages - - 1,977,205 2,938,589
Regular Salaries - Sworn 26,037,765 27,019,962 29,325,600 30,648,303 Regular Salaries - Non-Sworn 29,170,030 33,227,712 35,588,159 38,375,276 Regular Salaries - Part-Time 5,585,102 5,820,130 4,848,561 4,844,745 Overtime 7,927,468 10,264,009 4,828,573 4,950,573
Accrual Payoff - Excess Max. 545,763 532,524 186,128 186,128 Vacation/Comp. Time Cash Out 509,827 650,019 302,980 302,980 Holiday Allowance 963,606 1,107,008 965,235 965,235
Separation Pay-Off 373,419 429,646 145,376 145,376
Other Compensation 3,913,768 4,177,004 4,312,649 4,775,675 Cafeteria Plan 11,807,771 12,383,220 13,735,999 14,030,013 Medicare 1,148,592 1,279,048 1,067,500 1,321,234
Retirement 35,049,145 38,403,378 40,623,510 42,913,158 Longevity 460,619 996,242 1,192,160 1,192,161
Executive Prof Development 75,341 83 ,987 105 ,786 101 ,030 Auto Allowance 38 ,415 46,707 48,300 48,300
City Contrib - Retiree Medical 1,900,907 1,987,615 2,460,000 2,460,000 Subtotal Salaries and Benefits $ 1 25,507,538 $ 1 38,408,211 $ 1 37,367,317 $ 1 46,171,618 Maintenance and Operations
Stationery an d Offi ce $ 220,515 $ 21 3,749 $ 214,150 $ 191,250 Multi-Media, Promos, Subscrpt. 809,815 759,504 584,389 455,719 Small Tools and Equipment 790,764 259,084 240,151 211,026 Uniforms and Clothing 458,854 596,753 418,250 369,750
Safety and Health 659,605 561,844 658,122 604,931
Maintenance and Construction 482,693 442,011 328,250 328,250 Agriculture 101 ,227 63,378 97 ,000 97 ,000
Electricity - Buildings & Fac. 886,363 916,336 580,020 580,020 Electricity - Power 364,680 324,763 281,800 281,800
Electricity - Street Lights 1,237,221 1,272,173 1,000,000 1,000,000 Gas 64 ,014 77, 786 45 ,400 45 ,400
Water - Domestic 61,352 92,761 76,100 76,100
Water - Parks and Parkways 805,573 1,004,422 859,100 859,100 Waste Disposal 232,704 256,895 261,462 261,702
Janitorial and Housekeeping 585,629 628,738 690,243 690,243 Legal Advertising/Filing Fees 222,392 291,990 311,600 243,600 Advertising and Public Info. 19 ,168 12,263 14, 300 7,4 00 Telephone/Radio/Communications 1,017,966 913,232 810,089 810,089 Business Meetings 95,653 121,904 51,080 54,445
Mileage Reimbursement 1, 735 2, 051 3,300 3,300
Dues and Memberships 203,828 223,035 204,712 200,712
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ATTACHMENT 5
Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
Proposed
Budget
Maintenance and Operations (Continued)
Board Member Fees 41,800 42,500 41,300 41,300 Professional Development 658,644 672,985 664,141 476,781 Buildings and Structures 405,414 329,926 276,913 237,163 Landscaping and Sprinklers 3,446,847 3,503,179 3,400,500 3,050,500 Automotive Equipment 2,159 3,603 - -
Office Furniture 11,614 - 2,000 2,000
Office Equipment 80,190 79,252 66,431 56,431 Other Equipment 1,061,746 1,220,810 927,150 605,150 Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks 1,726,929 285,455 371,610 371,610 Employment 20,399 17,092 26,000 16,000
Consulting 2,909,759 2,729,640 2,890,160 3,070,636 Legal 1,944,321 1,4 47,516 2,880,000 1,825,211 Engineering and Architectural 384,122 419,678 547,848 467,848 Financial & Information Svcs. 683,969 531,852 1,078,750 677,971 Medical and Health Inspection 192,811 282,744 228,100 226,100 Public Safety 2,818,556 3,001,614 3,202,920 3,156,320 Recreation 372,935 408,496 504,220 496,020
Sanitation 960 1,040 1,200 1,200
Principal Payments 2,486,391 2,607,704 3,450,000 3,550,000 Interest Payments 941,676 880,601 1,067,905 1,067,905 External Rent 805,389 669,327 965,742 993,909 Grants, Loans and Subsidies 1,304,743 1,308,543 1,287,994 1,267,994 Internal Rent Central Services 66,875 65,936 99,722 99,722 Internal Rent Postage 151,305 121,240 110,792 110,792 Internal Rent - Maintenance 884,300 884,300 884,300 884,300 Internal Rent - Repl Cost 4,384,659 4,514,439 4,514,439 4,514,439 Internal Rent - Fuel 573,094 501,777 501,400 501,400 Internal Rent Genl Liability 2,069,259 2,069,259 2,389,209 2,897,902 Internal Rent Workers’ Comp 2,910,749 2,896,619 2,938,441 2,938,441 Internal Rent Unemployment 79,264 79,099 79,687 79,687 Taxes and Assessments 211,642 252,158 96,200 107,401 Contingency 457,722 214,679 500,000 -
Other Costs 3,588 6,692 1,600 1,600
Emergency Protective Measure 29,125 - - -
Subtotal Maintenance and Operations $ 43,444,708 $ 41,084,423 $ 43,726,192 $ 41,165,570

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Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Summary of Appropriations by Account – General Fund (Excludes CIP) From Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Account Description
FY 23-24
Actuals
FY 24-25
Actuals
FY 25-26
Adopted
Budget
FY 26-27
Proposed
Budget
Fixed Assets
Land - 1,478,861 - -
Automotive Equipment 33,187 - - -
Office Furniture 42,847 14,085 12,900 7,900
Office Equipment 4,515 - - -
Other Equipment 1,676,877 2,146,728 2,951,363 2,796,163 Subtotal Fixed Assets $ 1,757,426 $ 3,639,674 $ 2,964,263 $ 2,804,063 Transfers Out
Operating Transfers Out $ 12,432,270 $ 6,918,994 $ 2 ,797, 836 $ 9,825,324 Subtotal Transfers Out $ 12,432,270 $ 6,918,994 $ 2,797,836 $ 9,825,324

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL FUND $ 183,141,942 $ 190,051,302 $ 186,855,608 $ 199,966,575

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