Fortuna City Council
July 20, 2026

Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Council
Staff
• Council Member Kyle Conley
• Council Member Carlos Diaz
• Council Member Abe Stevens
• Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
• Mayor Mike Johnson
• City Manager Amy Nilsen
• City Clerk Siana L. Emmons

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the Public may be heard at this time on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City that is not on the Public Meeting Agenda. It is the practice of this Council to hold public comment for every item of business on the agenda at the time that item is heard. If a speaker cannot stay for a particular item of business, they may be heard during this time. Comments concerning the

2. Consent Calendar may also be heard at this time. Speakers addressing the Council will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Be advised that, by law, the City Council can only deliberate or take action on items that are included on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR
These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Any member of the Council may pull a particular item for further discussion. a. City Council Minutes – June 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting) b. Administrative Monthly Report
c. Community Development Monthly Report
d. Finance Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
f. Police Monthly Report
g. Public Works Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
i. Annual Property Tax Assessment for Astor Drainage Benefit District j. Annual Property Tax Assessment for Astor Sewer Maintenance District Annual Property Tax Assessment for Dove Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
k.

Annual Property Tax Assessment for Forest Hills Estates Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
l.

Annual Property Tax Assessment for Forest Hills Estates Water Booster Station Maintenance District
m.

Annual Property Tax Assessment for Gulliksen Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
n.

Annual Property Tax Assessment for Kenwood Meadows Sewer Maintenance District
o.

Annual Property Tax Assessment for Rancho Buena Vista Maintenance District
p.

Annual Property Tax Assessment for Wright Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
q.

Review, Approve and Authorize Submission of the City of Fortuna's Response to Humboldt County Grand Jury Report
r.
s. Approve the Amended Historical Commission Bylaws
Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Grant Agreement for Design of the Great Redwood Trail, Resolution 2026-29
t.

Approval of the City’s Cross Connection Control Plan as Required by the California State Water Resources Control Board
u.

Receive and File the Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent to the Local Agency Formation Commission
v.

3. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Direct Staff to Nominate Census-Tracts within the City of Fortuna for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designation, Resolution 2026-28
a.
b. A Public Hearing to Consider Repealing and Replacing Title 15, Building and

4. Construction; Division I, Generally; Chapter 15.10, Building Codes with the 2025 California Building Codes as Mandated by the California Building Standard Commission and Department of Housing and Community Development, Ordinance 2026-787
Second reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2026-786, Amending Chapter

6.04.050 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Revise Enforcement and Penalty Provisions for Animal Control Violations
c.

Approve a Hiring Freeze Exception for a Full-Time Administrative Assistant II Position
d.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Final Phase of the Fortuna Enhanced Infrastructure Finance District
e.
f. Approve a Hiring Freeze Exception for Police Chief
Approve an $83,690 Supplemental Budget Request and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Task Order with GHD, Inc. Under the City's Existing On-Call Professional Services Agreement for Preparation of the City of Fortuna Water System Master Plan
g.

Adoption of Strategic Plan 2026-2036, General Plan Recommendations, and Future Fortuna Workshops Results Report
h.

5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
At this time, members of the Council may consider or request items to be placed on a future agenda through a consensus of the majority.

6. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Kyle Conley
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC) Alternate, Parks & Recreation Commission, Humboldt Transit Authority Alternate a.

Council Member Carlos Diaz
Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation (RREDC), Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), Parks & Recreation Commission Alternate b.

Council Member Abe Stevens
Humboldt County Association of Government Alternate, Redwood Region Economic Development Corporation
c.

Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), Indian Gaming Commission, League of California Cities Public Safety Commission, Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID), Humboldt Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
d.

Mayor Mike Johnson
Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Historical Commission, League of California Cities Transportation, Communication, & Public Works Commission e.

7. 8. ADJOURN
Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) | Agenda published on 07/16/ 2026 at 3:19 PM
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any non-confidential documents or writings that the City distributes, less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, to all or a majority of the legislative body's members must be made available to members of the public at the same time as the distribution. Documents and information related to the agenda topics are available for review at City Hall, 621 11th Street, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Members of the public are invited to come to the meeting and comment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (707) 725-7600. Notification prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm
621 11th Street, Fortuna CA
Regular Meeting Agenda
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• The City Council May Take Action on any Item on this Agenda.

CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
Minutes:

Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Council Member Conley - Present, Council Member Diaz - Present, Council Member Stevens - Absent, Mayor Pro Tem Trent - Present, Mayor Johnson - Present

1. ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Minutes:

Public Comments: There being no public comments, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

2. PROCLAMATIONS
The Fortuna Depot Museum's 50th Anniversary Proclamation Minutes:

Mayor Johnson presented the Fortuna Depot Museum's 50th Anniversary Proclamation to Museum Curator Alex Service.
a.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes:

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public

4. comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz, to approve the consent calendar. Voice vote. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN:

None ABSENT: Council Member Stevens MOTION CARRIED: 4/0 a. City Council Minutes – June 1, 2026 (Regular Meeting) b. Administrative Department Monthly Report
c. Community Development Department Monthly Report
d. Finance Department Monthly Report
e. Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Report
f. Police Department Monthly Report
g. Public Works Department Monthly Report
h. Report of Disbursements
i. Critters Without Litters – Bingo Permit Application
j. 2026 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment
Approval of a Contract with Mercer-Fraser Company for a Minor Street Paving Maintenance and Repair Project; Resolution 2026-24 k.

Approval of a Contract with GR Sundberg, Inc. for Minor Street Striping Maintenance and Repair Project; Resolution 2026-25
l.

Approval of a Contract with GR Sundberg Inc. for a Minor Concrete Maintenance and Repair Project; Resolution 2026-26
m.

CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Adoption of Fiscal Year 26-27 Annual Operating Budget, Resolution 2026-19 Minutes:

Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on adopting the FY 2026-27 Budget.

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz, to adopt Resolution 2026-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adopting the City of Fortuna’s Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Roll Call vote.

AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Stevens MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
a.

Public Hearing for the Adoption of Rates and Fees for City Services, Resolution 2026-18
Minutes:

Finance Director Aaron Felmlee provided a staff report on adopting the FY 2026-27 Fee Schedule.

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Council Member Conley, to adopt Resolution 2026-18, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Establishing a Schedule of Fees and Charges for Administrative, Building, Community Development, Parks b.

5. & Recreation, Police, River Lodge, Transit, and Water & Wastewater within the City of Fortuna for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Stevens MOTION CARRIED: 4/0 Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 2026-786, Amending Chapter

6.04.050 of the Fortuna Municipal Code to Revise Enforcement and Penalty Provisions for Animal Control Violations
Minutes:

Chief of Police Matt Eberhardt provided a staff report on an update to the Animal Control Ordinance.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Oroville Garrison
There being no additional public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz, to introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance 2026-786, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fortuna California, Amending Title 6 – Animals of the Fortuna Municipal Code by Revising Chapter

6.04– General Provisions Ordinance and continue the public hearing to July 20, 2026 for the second reading and adoption. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Stevens MOTION CARRIED: 4/0 c.

Review and Approval of the 2026 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, Resolution 2026-27
Minutes:

Public Works Director Brian Issa provided a staff report on the 2026 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

PUBLIC COMMENT: There being no public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Diaz moved, seconded by Council Member Conley, to adopt Resolution 2026-27, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Adopting the 2026 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Roll Call vote.

AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Stevens MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
d.

CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
River Lodge Lease Update and Consideration of Lease Options Minutes:

City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a staff on River Lodge lease options.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Felicia Thommson, Fortuna Chamber of Commerce President and CEO
Clint Duey, Fortuna Union Highschool District Superintendent Becky Giacomini, Fortuna Chamber of Commerce Board Member Mavis Amen, Fortuna Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Erica Thompson, Plumb Construction, Owner
a.

6. Contact: Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk ([email protected] 707-725-1409) Meredith Matthews, Humboldt Lodging Alliance
Jeanna McClendon, Fortuna Union High School District, Board of Trustees Shawn Thompson, Plumb Construction, Owner
There being no additional public comment, Mayor Johnson closed the public comment section.

CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Council Member Conley moved, seconded by Council Member Diaz, to provide direction to staff to evaluate private lease/operator proposals and return with a process and evaluation criteria for consideration of private operator proposals. Roll Call vote. AYES: Council Members Conley, Diaz, Mayor Pro Tem Trent, Mayor Johnson NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Stevens MOTION CARRIED: 4/0
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Minutes:

City Manager Amy Nilsen provided a verbal report.

7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Minutes:

None.

8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS
a. Council Member Kyle Conley
b. Council Member Carlos Diaz
c. Council Member Abe Stevens
d. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent
e. Mayor Mike Johnson

9. ADJOURN
Minutes:

Mayor Pro Tem Trent moved, seconded by Council Member Conley to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 pm. MOTION CARRIED: 4/0

10. Consent Agenda Item 3b

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Siana L. Emmons, Human Resources Director/City Clerk THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Administrative Monthly Report for June 2026
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Administration Department monthly report encompasses the following divisions: City Attorney, City Clerk, Risk Management/Human Resources and Information Technology.

CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney billing was 0.20 hours for the month of June. Project support for these months included public records request review, ordinance review, contract review, personnel inquiries, and various email and telephone calls.

CITY CLERK DIVISION
For the month of June, the Clerk’s Office prepared and published two agendas for Regular City Council Meetings and one Cancellation Notice for RCRPD Board meeting.

City Council Meetings
Council Meeting Date Agenda Items
June 1, 2026 – Regular Meeting 13
June 15, 2026 – Regular Meeting 19
Totals 32
City Clerk’s Office Key Duties June
Public Records Act Requests 7
General Information Requests 25 – 30 per day, average
Ordinances 0
Resolutions 10
Minutes Prepared 2
Notary Services Provided 2
Claims for Damages Filed 0
Consent Agenda Item 3b

FPPC Filings: 4
Legal/Proof of Publications 4
Notices Posted (Public Hearing, Agenda, Ordinance, etc.) 3 The City Clerk is responsible for organizing the City's side of the election process, making sure all legal requirements are met, candidates can qualify for the ballot, voters receive accurate information, and the election results are properly recorded and certified. For the upcoming General Election on November 3, 2026, Clerk staff met with the Humboldt County Office of Elections on June 18th, for an informational meeting to discuss the details of candidate filing and best practices, common candidate questions and consolidation of the election. The meeting was a success in terms of collaboration with the County and other local jurisdictions. County Elections staff took the opportunity to create custom nomination forms to create consistency amongst the jurisdictions as well as streamline the filing process with the County.

The nomination period is not officially open and will run from July 13th through August 7th. This year, there are four Council Seats up for election. One seat has a two-year term and three have four-year terms. If there are any members of the public interested in running for City Council, please call and schedule an appointment with the Clerk or Deputy Clerk by calling the Clerk’s Office directly at 707-725-1409 or emailing [email protected]. For more detailed information, you can find general elections information, including basic steps for running, on the City’s website at www.friendlyfortuna.com.

RISK MANAGEMENT / HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
Risk Management
There were no (0) new Worker’s Compensation claims as of June 15, 2026, and no new tort claims.

City staff continue to work closely with LWP for Worker’s Compensation and George Hills, the City’s third-party claims administrator, to bring claims to settlement or closure.

Date of Claim Type of Claim Status
03/03/2026 Tort Claim In Progress
03/23/2026 Tort Claim In Progress
This year, California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) has implemented a new online property coverage renewal process through the Harbor platform to streamline property renewals and improve the submission process. Risk staff are in the process of reviewing the City’s Schedule of Values to ensure proper coverage for all facilities and properties. In addition, CIRA has welcomed three new entities into the growing Joint Powers Authority (JPA), Pioneer Fire Protection District, the City of El Segundo and Broadmoor Police Protection District.

Also, as identified in the recent CIRA Strategic Planning Sessions, one of the Board’s highest priorities is strengthening CIRA's legislative advocacy efforts, including advancing meaningful tort reform and workers' compensation reform. As an early step toward this objective, CIRA has joined the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) and a broad coalition of public agencies, local government organizations, and educational associations advocating for meaningful tort reform. CIRA is encouraging agencies to join the effort by providing a letter of support for tort reform that protects essential public services and California tax payers.

Consent Agenda Item 3b

On June 23rd, risk staff participated in a webinar “Industrial Hygiene”, which introduced industrial hygiene in the public sector. Topics included common workplace hazards, exposure risks, monitoring methods, strategies for protection employee health and safety and guidance to help recognize workplace risks and create safer work environments.

Human Resources
City Staff attended three (3) Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) Humboldt County Employment Relations Consortium courses on June 24th and June 25th. The first training, “Does It Apply? California Labor Code for Public Agencies,” provided an overview of California Labor Code provisions applicable to public agencies and recent legal developments affecting public employers.

The second training, “Employees and Driving,” reviewed legal requirements, employer responsibilities, and risk management practices for employees who operate vehicles as part of their job duties. The third training, “Case Study for Managing Illnesses or Injuries,” used practical case studies to address the administration of employee leave laws, workers’ compensation, reasonable accommodations, and fitness-for-duty evaluations. The training provided practical guidance and legals updates to support consistent and compliant personnel management practices.

Human Resources staff continue to administer recruitments for non-general fund full-time positions, police officer and sergeant and part-time recreation positions, as needed.

Current Recruitments:

Department Requisition Recruitment Status Notes
Police 202600013 Police Officer (Lateral) Open Applicants under review.

Police 202300074 Police Officer Trainee Closed 1 Candidate in preemployment.

Aaron Soli started on
July 2nd.

Police 202600008 Dispatcher I Closed Candidate in preemployment.

Parks & Rec 202600011 Conference Center
Worker I (Temp/On-Call)
Closed 2 Candidates in preemployment.

Public Works 202600010 Utility Worker II/III Open Interviews scheduled for July 22nd.

The City is always looking to recruit qualified staff for open positions. For more information about employment with the City of Fortuna, visit the City’s website www.friendlyfortuna.com, send email to the City Clerk at [email protected], or call 707-725-7600. We also encourage all interested applicants to create a user account on www.governmentjobs.com Consent Agenda Item 3b

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
City Website (www.friendlyfortuna.com)
If any members of the public are interested in the latest City news or City alerts, please visit the City of Fortuna website www.friendlyfortuna.com
Computer/Network
City staff continue to work collaboratively with Nylex to meet the City’s ongoing technical needs.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Administrative Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3c

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brendan Byrd, Community Development Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Development Monthly Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Planning Division Activity:
• The Planning Division processed 7 business licenses in June. • Community Development staff met with consulting teams gathering data for General Plan Update process. Progress is on schedule and moving forward as planned. • The Fortuna General Plan 2060 website (www.fortunageneralplan2060.com) is live.

Community members can access information and find several ways to participate in the General Plan and Housing Element Update process including taking a Housing Survey and applying for the General Plan Update Technical Advisory Group. • Staff attended a CALED webinar on June 3, regarding the upcoming Go-Biz funded “Permit Streamlining Academy”, an in-person cohort-based training model, that includes both stipends and technical assistance for local jurisdictions to streamline their building and planning development processes. Applications for the academy are projected to open in late summer/early fall.
• The Senior Planner attended the inaugural “California Outdoor Economy Summit” at the Adorni Center in Eureka on June 4 and June 5. Participants from statewide outdoor recreation groups, eco/agro tourism industries, outdoor recreation businesses, economic development professionals, and local tribal representatives presented valuable insight in ways jurisdictions can capture a portion of the $87 billion in economic value added to the California economy.
• CDD Staff are developing a Local Authority Recommendation application for designation as an Opportunity Zone 2.0. An Opportunity Zone designation provides local businesses with access to outside private capital by offering investors significant federal tax breaks. • Community Development staff participated in an interview panel with Fortuna Police Department for the vacant Code Compliance Officer position.

Consent Agenda Item 3c

• On June 24, Planning Staff released a request for qualifications for a Hearing Officer to preside over public hearings related to the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance and other applicable hearings resulting from violations of the municipal code. • The Senior Planner and City Manager met with representatives from the North Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to discuss collaboration with the implementation of a Community Development Block Grant funded Business Assistance Loan Program.

SBDC staff also advised city staff of an upcoming request for proposals for “neighborhood hub” partner locations to be released on July 17, 2026.

Planning Commission Activity:
• June 9, 2026
o The June 9th Planning Commission meeting was cancelled • June 23, 2026
o The Planning Commission approved with conditions a lot line adjustment between Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 202-112-042; 202-112-044 and found the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). o The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit with conditions for an 832 Square-foot Accessory Structure with a Proposed Height of 21 feet and found the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Active Planning Projects:

Proposed Project Project Description Location
Minor Subdivision
A minor subdivision of an existing developed
parcel dividing the property into four individual
parcels and one remainder parcel
701 S. Fortuna Blvd
Subdivision- Major
Subdivision of one parcel into six multi-family
residential parcels to allow for 28 total
condominium units.
1569 Newburg Road
Lot Line Adjustment Lot line adjustment between two commercial parcels. Mill Site Area
Subdivision-Major Phase 2 of the Twin Creeks subdivision to create 21 residential parcels. Redwood Way
Subdivision-Major Completion of the final phases of the Gulliksen subdivision to create 35 residential parcels. Gulliksen Avenue Subdivision-Minor Minor subdivision of one parcel into three residential parcels. Berry Creek Avenue
Subdivision-Minor Minor subdivision of one parcel into three residential parcels. Berry Creek Avenue
Subdivision-Minor Minor subdivision of one parcel into two residential parcels.
1125 Angel Heights
Drive
Subdivision-Minor Subdivision of one parcel into three residential parcels. 3495 Rohnerville Road
Grant Funding Updates:
• Community Development Block Grant 2025 NOFA Planning Activity: General Plan Update; Application for $279,307
Consent Agenda Item 3c

Status: Application is under review by CA Dept of Housing and Community Development Staff
• Community Development Block Grant Program Income (PI); PI on hand~$970,000 Status: Staff will bring next steps to utilize the Program Income on hand to Council in the near future.
• Northcoast Resource Partnership Technical Assistance; Awarded $10,000 Status: Awarded technical assistance grant to provide consultant assistance to develop a comprehensive Community Forest Plan as a guiding document to manage, protect, and sustainably use city owned forests. Staff are working with technical advisor on scope of plan. Opportunities for community input to follow.
• California Department of Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation; Allocated $149,769
Status: City delegated allocated funds to the County of Humboldt to provide services for Fortuna citizens through their First-time Home Buyers Program. Delegation agreement approved by City Council and County Board of Supervisors. Application submitted in May 2026.
• Habitat Conservation Fund Vancil Forest Acquisition; Awarded $175,750 Acquisition of a 6.25-acre forest adjacent to Rohner Park for community forest expansion, trails, and recreation areas.

Status: Staff seeking compatible grants to fulfill 50% match requirement. • Land and Water Conservation Fund Vancil Forest Acquisition; Awarded $144,500 Partial match funds for Vancil Forest Acquisition.

Status: City Staff to work with State Parks staff to complete Federal requirements. Staff are seeking final funds for closing and incidental costs. • California Natural Resources Agency California River Parkway Grant; Awarded $620,194
California State Coastal Conservancy; Awarded $250,000
National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program; Awarded $972,250 Lower Eel River Wetlands Acquisition Project. In partnership with the Wiyot Tribe, acquisition of approximately 250-acres to be utilized as a recreation area and preservation of open space. The city will assume ownership of 7.2 acres along Riverwalk Drive to develop a public park and access to the Eel River. The Wiyot Tribe will assume ownership of the remainder for habitat restoration, preservation of open space, and cultural activities.

Status: City Council has approved purchase agreement with property owners, signatures obtained. Staff are seeking incidental funding for land lot line adjustment to separate city and tribal portion of parcel.

Building Division Activities:
• The Building Division issued 19 permits in June 2026; permit detail summaries are attached.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive the Community Development Department Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3c

Consent Agenda Item 3d

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Finance Monthly Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) / HOME Investment Partnerships Program:

Staff have been working with the County to ensure our fiscal year end Annual Monitoring Reports for the Fortuna Family Apartments are completed and submitted to the State. This project was originally funded by a grant the City received through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program that is run by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Each year the City is required to obtain a clearance letter from HCD which certifies the City is in compliance with all conditions placed upon the project at the time the grant funds were given to the City. Getting clearance from the State allows the City to stay in good standing with HCD and continue to be eligible for grant funds. We do not anticipate any issues with receiving clearance for fiscal year end 2025.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Financial Statement Audit:

July 1 signaled the start of a new fiscal year for the City. As such, staff is working on closing the previous fiscal year and preparing for the City’s annual financial statement audit. The Cities auditor will be Michael O’Connor from O’Connor and Company. Michael performed last year’s audit for the City as well. Michael and his staff are planning to come on site for a week to conduct interim audit work during the month of September.

Finance staff will be preparing for this interim audit work by preparing the necessary reconciliations, reports, adjustments and backup information that is required during the audit process. Having these documents ready prior to the auditors’ arrival has provided for a smooth audit process in past years.

Measure E Update:

The Measure E committee’s next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 14, 2026, at 5:30pm. The primary purpose of this meeting will be for Staff to review with the Committee the list of Measure E funded projects that were included in the Council Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

Consent Agenda Item 3d

List of Measure E items funded this month:
• (2) Police Detective Positions
• Police Community Services Officer Position
• Police Records Clerk Position
• Parks and Recreation Director Position
• Recreation Program Supervisor Position
• Transit Trips to Eureka for Seniors
• PT Code Compliance Officer Position
• K-9 Program
• Encampment Outreach and Cleanup Services
• Storm Drain Maintenance Projects
• Street Maintenance Projects
An activity log displaying important Finance data is attached for informational purposes.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Finance Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Finance Staff Activity Log for June 2026
City of Fortuna
Finance Department
Fiscal Year 2025/26
Finance Department January February March April May June Activity Log 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026
Payroll Checks Issued: 337 213 212 219 209 289
Accounts Payable Checks Issued: 200 201 201 239 216 204 Number of Invoices Processed: 403 399 409 454 405 406
CDBG Loan Payments/Payoff: 1 0 0 0 0 0
Number of Telephone Calls: 1186 1038 1089 1003 1045 1020 Avg Daily 74 69 61 56 70 57
Daily Walk-in Customers
Utility 557 480 484 532 463 673
Other 95 112 126 114 91 126
Total: 652 592 610 646 554 799
Average Daily Walk-in Customers 41 39 34 36 37 44
Monthly Bills 4608 4604 4606 4607 4617 4615
Reminder Notices 429 457 464 396 430 395
Shut Off Notices Mailed 277 282 292 257 278 240
Shut Offs 20 15 13 23 13 14
Ebills - Bills sent via email 1877 1897 1914 1929 1900 2001 Utility Bills paid online 1949 2035 1954 1954 2047 1985 % of Utility bills paid in person 12% 10% 11% 12% 10% 15% Public Works Calls Dispatched: 101 126 119 113 106 98
Avg Service Calls 110.5
Utility Billing Aging Report Total Bal Current 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days $ 962,753 $ 742,888 $ 122,409 $ 38,479 $ 58,978

77.2% 12.7% 4.0% 6.1%
77%
13%
4% 6%
Utility Accounts Aging
Current
30 Days
60 Days
90 Days
Consent Agenda Item 3e

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kaylyn Stainbrook, Parks and Recreation Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Monthly Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Parks Maintenance
▪ Deferred Maintenance Items:
o Red rock berm maintenance at Berti and Rohner Fields. o Forest Management
o Pavilion foundation
o Pavilion bar sheet rock repairs and re-paint.
o Pavilion Interior/Exterior Paint
o Monday Club Paint
o Museum Steps and Ramp
o Rohner Park Roofs
Park/Facility Maintenance Tasks Completed (in addition to several routine items):
• Irrigation repairs on the boulevard
• Replaced several ballasts and bulbs at River Lodge
• Rodeo Grounds Food Shack Grill Troubleshooting
• Restroom sewer back-up clean-up
• Transported (forklift) picnic tables and receptacles to and from 11th/Main for special events.
• Post-event litter pick up near City Hall
• Repair Police Department irrigation
• Weed pull at City Hall and River Lodge
• Restock all mutt mitt (dog bags) locations (including bus stops) • Assist with new Bartow Scoreboard installation
• Repaired 3 broken spindles on Monday Club porch
• Prime and Paint deep pit barbecue covers
• CPR certification renewals
Consent Agenda Item 3e

Rentals
There were seven Monday Club rentals, six Rec Hall rentals, and six Picnic Area rentals.

Additionally, several user groups, such as the Eel River Little League, Emerald Football Club, Genealogical Society, Fortuna Garden Club, Fortuna High School, and Results Fit Camp, continue to use our indoor and outdoor facilities on a recurring basis.

Community Service
In June, three community service workers serviced hours assigned by Humboldt County Probation to the Parks and Recreation Department. Together, they completed a total of 24 hours.

Recreation
▪ The Adult Softball League also began its season, with a total of 18 teams and 275 participants.
▪ During the month of June, the Summer Fun program kicked off for the season with strong participation. Attendance increased by 15% compared to the same period last year, with 558 campers across the 10-week program. Registration has remained strong, and enrollment continues to grow as the summer progresses.
▪ Drop-in Pickleball remained one of the department's most popular offerings, hosting 32 sessions with 502 participants throughout the month.
▪ Skate programming will pause for the month of July due to special events; Volleyball will also be paused for July due to low attendance.
▪ Year-Round Recreation Programs (Firemen’s Pavilion) Schedules:
o Drop-in Pickleball: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, 9am – 12pm, at the Firemens Pavilion. Monday evening from 6pm-8pm, Tuesday and Sunday evenings from 7pm – 9pm
o Drop-in Basketball: Thursday evenings, 7pm – 9pm, at the Firemens Pavilion. o Drop-in Volleyball: Sunday evenings, 5pm – 7pm, at the Firemens Pavilion. o Public Skate: Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, and Sunday afternoons, 1:30pm – 4:00pm, at the Firemens Pavilion.

Year-Round
Programs
Drop-In
Pickleball
Drop-In
Basketball
Drop-In
Volleyball
Public
Skate
Private
Skate Party
Total Sessions 32 4 2 12 12
Total
Participants
502 84 0 163 375
Fortuna Transit
• In June, 6 new riders signed up for the transit service.

Rider/Miles/Hours Stats
Consent Agenda Item 3e

June
2025
June
2026
YTD July 2024-
June 2025
YTD July 2025-
June 2026
Total
Passengers
474 578 9904 5927
Total Miles 1527 2218 29495 22973
Service Miles 1439 2070 27462 21429
Total Hours
Worked
155.50 272.50 3332.25 2763.00
Service Hours
Worked
145.25 241.25 2976.75 2521.00
Fortuna Depot Museum
▪ Our June visitor total at the Fortuna Depot Museum is 386 people. This is in the middle range for our June totals in recent years and is our highest June visitor total since the COVID pandemic. Recent years’ June visitation totals were: 2025: 379, 2024: 271, 2023:
272, 2022: 271, 2021: 178, 2020: closed, 2019: 447, 2018: 527, 2017: 532, 2016: 575. ▪ In June, we welcomed California visitors from Alhambra, Bakersfield, Chico, Eureka, Fallbrook, Fortuna, Galt, Grand Terrace, Hydesville, Lafayette, Loleta, Los Angeles, Magalia, Mill Valley, Myers Flat, Oroville, Palmdale, Redding, Sacramento, San Carlos, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale, Ukiah, Victorville and Willits. We also welcomed out-of-state visitors from Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Virginia. June visitors included a school tour of 65 people from Cuddeback Elementary School. ▪ The “Now Playing! (100 Years Ago) at the Fortuna Theatre” exhibit continues to be updated every two weeks, highlighting the films that showed here in town precisely 100 years ago. For the first three weeks of June, we featured a temporary seasonal Father’s Day exhibit featuring antique photographs of men and their families from the museum collection. At the end of the month, this exhibit was replaced with a 1976/Bicentennial exhibit in honor of the Fortuna Depot Museum’s 50th anniversary. The museum held its grand opening on July 2, 1976.

River Lodge
▪ Deferred Maintenance Items:
o Sheetrock repair in the foyer from earthquake damage. o Paint sheetrock that was already repaired in the main rooms. o Replace failing windowpanes throughout.
o Kitchen drainage (currently requiring weekly maintenance) June 2025 June 2026 Fiscal YTD
25-26
Total Events 14 13 129
Consent Agenda Item 3e

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Parks and Recreation Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Total Attendees 1390 735 16,701
Total Days
Occupied
13 17 167
Consent Agenda Item 3f

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jason Kadle, Lieutenant Fortuna Police
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Police Monthly Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive report as an informational item.

Patrol Statistics:
• 1,297 Calls for Service
• 325 Officer Initiated
• 106 Case Investigations
• 32 Misdemeanor Arrests
• 17 Felony Arrests
• 94 Traffic Stops
• 30 Citations Issued
Crime statistics and information on calls for service are available at forpd.crimegraphics.com.

Staffing:
• Vacancies: Five Fulltime Sworn Police Officer positions. One Part-Time/On-Call Public Safety Dispatcher position. One Part-Time Community Services Officer position and one Part-Time Code Compliance Officer.
• Officer Taelen Lewis graduated from the College of the Redwoods Police Academy on June 26th and is currently on the Field Training Program with FTO Taylor. • Recruitment Update: The department is actively recruiting for the vacant sworn officer positions, and 2 applicants are currently in the background process. Part-Time Code Compliance Officer interviews were conducted, and one applicant is beginning the background process. An applicant for the Part-Time On-Call Dispatcher position is progressing through the background process.
• One Fulltime Sworn Officer position and one Part-Time Community Services Officer remain held vacant due to the active hiring freeze.

Training:
• Officer Jordan attended Basic Accident Investigation training in Redding. • Sergeant Charlton and FTO Taylor attended FTO update training in Windsor. • Management attended webinar training on centralizing training and reducing risk.

Consent Agenda Item 3f

Enforcement/Community Engagement:
• 4 individuals arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. • Officer Jordan and Chief Eberhardt attended the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Departments open house on Saturday June 27th.
• Public education shared related to E-bike laws.
• Staff participated in several summer event planning meetings. • Annual Department Meeting was conducted.
• Eel River Valley School Resource Officer transition was announced, thanking Officer Burley and welcoming Officer Jordan.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Police Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3g

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brian Issa, Public Works Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Works/Engineering Monthly Report

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Receive report as an informational item.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Public Works Director and engineering staff engaged in the following activities during the month of May.
• Continued coordination with Jacobs on the NPDES Compliance Project, including design development, regulatory strategy, SCADA integration, and project management. • Finalized and began implementation of the FY 2026–27 Capital Improvement Program, including priority infrastructure projects and funding allocations. • Advanced wastewater system improvements, including Basin 13/14 capacity planning, rehabilitation projects, and related capital improvements. • Advanced water system planning and reliability efforts, including receipt of Water Master Plan proposals and Well 5 pumping and manganese testing. • Continued stormwater and drainage improvement work, including culvert replacements and system maintenance planning.
• Continued coordination with GHD on design and funding for the Mill Creek Habitat Connectivity Project.
• Coordinated transportation and roadway projects, including Kenmar Interchange design and approval work with GHD and Caltrans, corridor planning, ADA improvements, and paving program development.
• Participated in Mill District development coordination, including review of infrastructure needs, site access, and developer-related improvements. • Supported grant funding efforts, including coordination with the Great Redwood Trail Agency on SCC funding and the City’s ATP grant work.
• Submitted an ATP grant for development of the John Campbell Memorial Greenway from Riverwalk to Redwood Way.
• Coordinated with Vero Fiber on equipment siting and selected a pedestal location at the Strong’s Creek lift station.
• Continued SB 1383 regional coordination and solid waste compliance work.

Consent Agenda Item 3g

Utilities Division – Utilities Superintendent
Water Distribution System
• The utilities crew read meters, changed out 2 dead meters, and completed the meter worksheet.
• The utilities crew upgraded 7 single port radios and 2 dual port radios. • The utilities crew installed one new 1” water service this month. • On-call personnel responded to 14 after-hours callouts. • The utilities crew completed 14 shutoffs for nonpayment. • Five water leaks were repaired this month; the following table provides the details:

Table 1. Water leaks in June 2026
Sewer Collection System
• There were zero Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).
• The utilities crew cleaned approximately 5,700 feet of sewer lines. • On-call personnel responded to zero sewer-related callouts. • Using the Grade 5 defect list, the utilities crew began ordering parts and submitting USA tickets to repair the most severe defects identified.

Service Calls Summary
• Underground Service Alert (USA):
o The utilities crew marked 170 USAs; none were mismarked. • A total of 106 service calls were completed. Figure 1 shows the breakdown by type.

Figure 1: Service call breakdown
Projects & Miscellaneous Tasks
• The Utilities Division completed installation of a 4-inch water line at the Corporation Yard.

The project included installation of a tee with two gate valves, pipe elevation adjustment, 18 24
14 28

OCCUPANT CHANGES

DISCONNECTS

SERVICE ACTIONS

CONNECTS
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Service Calls
Service Calls By Type
Date Location Main or
Service
Size and Pipe Material Estimated
Leak Rate
(Gallons per
Minute)
Total Estimated Leak
Volume (Gallons)

6/3/26 Church Street Service ¾” Galv Iron Pipe 5 90,720 6/9/26 Susan Drive Service ¾” Poly Pipe 3 4,320
6/16/26 School Street Service ¾” “thin blue” poly 25 36,000 6/18/26 Rohnerville Road Main 4” AC 4620 277,200
6/23/26 Dinsmore Drive Main 2” PVC 876 52,560
TOTAL: 460,800
Consent Agenda Item 3g

a 45-degree direction change, one service saddle with a 2-inch gate valve, one standard service saddle, a blow-off valve, and approximately 350 linear feet of C900 water main. • The Utilities Division continues to update the GIS database, focusing on water meter and radio transmitter inventory to support the radio upgrade CIP. More than 60% of all water meters have now been added.
• Jeremiah Swenson obtained his Class B driver’s permit. • Troy Hubner continues to work on his Class B driver training and is expected to obtain his permit soon.

Water Treatment/Wastewater Division – Chief Plant Operator Wastewater Treatment
Table 2. June wastewater plant effluent flows for the past five years in Million Gallons (MG) and Million Gallons per Day (MGD).

Figure 2. June wastewater plant effluent flows for the past five years in Million Gallons (MG) and Million Gallons per Day (MGD).

Wastewater Events & Maintenance Tasks Completed:
• Staff replaced the gearmotor and drive chain on secondary clarifier #4. • Staff replaced expansion joint and O-ring on pump 612. • Staff replaced expansion joint and O-ring on pump 611. • Staff cleaned pumps and checked valves on P722 and P721. • Staff changed the PLC battery.
• Staff pulled influent pump #3 to clean, inspect, and change the oil. • Staff adjusted the activation point for the stairscreen to help prevent roller rags at the bottom.
• Staff replaced the GBT belt, washbox seals, scraper blades, and side seals. • Staff spent time on grass and weed control.
0 5
10 15
20 25
30 0

0.2 0.4

0.6 0.8
1 1.2

1.4 1.6
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Flow, MG
Flow, MGD
Total Monthly Flow, MG MAX Daily Flow, MGD AVG Daily Flow, MGD Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Monthly Flow, MG 27.853 25.880 25.060 20.716 25.780 Maximum Daily Flow, MGD 1.350 1.140 1.160 0.747 0.970
Average Monthly Flow, MGD 0.928 0.863 0.835 0.691 0.859 Consent Agenda Item 3g

Water Treatment
Table 3. June potable water production for the past five years in Million Gallons (MG).

Figure 3. June potable water production for the past five years in Million Gallons (MG).

Water Events & Maintenance Tasks Completed:
• Staff replaced the auxiliary contact block and checked all connections on Drake Hill Pump #2.
• Staff completed and submitted the monthly drought report. • Staff completed and submitted the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment. • Staff completed and submitted the Annual Consumer Confidence Report.

General Services and Streets – General Services Superintendent The following is a list of scheduled assignments completed by the General Services staff in June:
• Staff continued to mow, weed-eat, and cut vegetation in preparation for fireworks. The field next to Newburg Park was cut and baled by a local rancher. Staff also completed roadside mowing on Home Avenue, 9th Street, and Hillside Road, and mowed the future park on 12th Street.
• Staff replaced rotten boards, power washed and repainted the grandstands. Staff also power washed other facilities for the upcoming event season, repaired vandalized electrical outlets and lights at the arena facilities, burn-tested the arena lights, and prepared the arena for horseback riders.
• Staff repainted the ADA parking stalls in multiple locations. • Staff repainted the white parking stalls on 11th and 13th Streets. Staff also painted white crosswalks and stop markings.
• Staff assisted the Utility crew with traffic control on a water main break. • Staff replaced rotten wood on the benches on 12th and L Street. • Staff replaced streetlight components on Main Street. • Staff prepared traffic control for First Friday, Fortuna Vintage Market, and the July 3rd Fireworks Festival.
0 0.5
1 1.5
2 2.5
30 32
34 36
38 40
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Flow, MGD
Production, MG
Production Max Daily Avg Daily
Year 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Total Production, MG 34.341 35.860 38.152 39.443 39.586 Maximum Daily, MG 1.464 2.061 1.560 1.585 1.863
Average Daily, MG 1.145 1.195 1.209 1.314 1.319
Consent Agenda Item 3g

• In addition to the special tasks noted above, staff completed routine maintenance activities, including USAs, recycling and trash management, battery collection at City Hall, road maintenance, Dog Park maintenance, vegetation management including curb snipping, and safety training and inspections. Staff remain available for questions, requests, and emergency responses from the community.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Receive Public Works/Engineering Monthly Report. Consent Agenda vote.

Consent Agenda Item 3h

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Report of Disbursements
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Receive staff report of disbursements that were processed for the City of Fortuna and the Successor Agency (Fortuna Redevelopment Agency) if applicable, as an informational item only.

REPORT OF DISBURSEMENTS:

Disbursement was processed as follows:

June 17, 2026 $58,835.99
June 24, 2026 $258,167.29
July 01, 2026 $197,173.38
July 08, 2026 $112,188.28
July 14, 2026 $354,119.98
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Informational Item. Receive report by Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Disbursements Detail Report for June 17, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for June 24, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for July 1, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for July 8, 2026
• Disbursements Detail Report for July 14, 2026
Amount
85118 06/17/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017316 Equipment Fuel 72.02 6/17/2026 10:56:02 AM Page 1 of 5
85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409113 Loose Hardware - General Services 42.77 85118 06/17/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017245 Equipment Fuel 71.03 85118 06/17/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017299 Equipment Fuel 24.25 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408998 Alarm/Auger - Museum/Parks 31.74 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408998 Alarm/Auger - Museum/Parks 24.08 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409064 Hose/Hose Mount/Nozzle - Utilities 76.62 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408829 Multimeter/Wire Connector/Silicone - Parks 35.03 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408858 Poly Tubing - PD Landscape 34.58 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408997 Chain - WWTP 68.91 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408810 Janitorial Supplies - RL/PW/CH/Parks 4.59 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408829 Multimeter/Wire Connector/Silicone - Parks 23.63 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408829 Multimeter/Wire Connector/Silicone - Parks 2.5 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408810 Janitorial Supplies - RL/PW/CH/Parks 19.68 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408810 Janitorial Supplies - RL/PW/CH/Parks 9.18 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408810 Janitorial Supplies - RL/PW/CH/Parks 4.58 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408684 Rust Preventor Paint - Utilities 52.53 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408805 Sprayer/Paint Tool - Streets 35 85117 06/17/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408810 Janitorial Supplies - RL/PW/CH/Parks 17.5 85114 06/17/2026 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 51032 Livescan Services - Recreation 64 85115 06/17/2026 DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT ASSESS 2977 Pre-employment Psych Eval 650 85116 06/17/2026 ECOLAB 6359748310 River Lodge Sanitizer Chemicals FY 25/26 219 85112 06/17/2026 COOK, DYLAN 112825 Tool Allowance - FEA MOU 580 85113 06/17/2026 DC FROST ASSOCIATES INC 44914 Prevention Maint Kit - WWTP 4666.63 85114 06/17/2026 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 50289 May Live Scan Services 687 85110 06/17/2026 CHARLTON, GABE 051326 Per Diem 6.23 - 6.26 (FTO Update) 294 85111 06/17/2026 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC70958 Legal Services - Land Use 2450 85111 06/17/2026 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC71095 Legal Services - Solid Waste Franchise Agreement 1820 85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350148 9391062012 48.52
85109 06/17/2026 BLUE STAR GAS 835675 Booth Repair - Rodeo Grounds 13.12 85109 06/17/2026 BLUE STAR GAS 839833 Booth Repair - Rodeo Grounds 20.88 85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350146 9391062010 48.21
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350146 9391062010 89.53
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350147 9391062011 54.08
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350120 9391061253 18.92
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350145 9391062009 97.78
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350145 9391062009 181.6
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350118 9391061251 135.83
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350119 9391061252 256.73
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350120 9391061253 94.59
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350113 9391061221 32.52
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350116 9391061249 44.05
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350117 9391061250 19.88
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350111 9391061219 31.74
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350111 9391061219 31.74
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350112 9391061220 63.48
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350107 9391061214 32.52
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350109 9391061217 32.52
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350110 9391061218 94.45
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350102 9391061209 218.26
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350105 9391061212 32.52
85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350106 9391061213 262.86
Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable NumberDescription (Item) 85106 06/17/2026 AT&T 5025 06260893 23484108935031 31.76 85107 06/17/2026 AT&T 9011 25350101 9391061208 32.52
Amount
85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05264082 45966674082 29.25 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05265020 63983385020 100.51 6/17/2026 10:56:02 AM Page 2 of 5
85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05262970 93570722970 73.29 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05263045 45859733045 140.06 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05263994 28883393994 44.09 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05261965 88771941965 20.2 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05262034 98154202034 419.4 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05262501 10129392501 349.83 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05260729 95900010729 97.81 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05260906 78346610906 58.62 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05261200 81934311200 100.87 85140 06/17/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 380291 Credit Return - Parks -110.41 85140 06/17/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 380292 Credit Water Pump Return - Parks -125.51 85140 06/17/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 382967 Brake Rotors & Pads - PD 339.43 85137 06/17/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26155-253-A River Lodge Linen Service 14.8 85138 06/17/2026 O&M INDUSTRIES 11709-1 HVAC Cleaning Service - River Lodge 640 85139 06/17/2026 OPTIMUM JUNE26MC Monday Club Wifi Service FY 25/26 126.43 85135 06/17/2026 MOORE, REBECCA 053126 Planning Commission 5.26 15 85135 06/17/2026 MOORE, REBECCA 053126 Planning Commission 5.26 15 85136 06/17/2026 NOR CAL GLOVES 1586752 Latex/Nitrile Gloves - WWTP 421.36 85133 06/17/2026 MITCHELL LAW FIRM, THE 11099 City Attorney Services FY 25/26 906.5 85133 06/17/2026 MITCHELL LAW FIRM, THE 11389 City Attorney Services FY 25/26 37 85134 06/17/2026 MODLITE SYSTEMS 185809 Firearm Equipment - PD 1788.15 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526149380 Lens Cleaning Towels - Corp Yard 10.03 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526149938 Paper Towels - Parks 488.59 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526168799 River Lodge Linen Service 110.44 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526142600 Parks/Rink Linen Service 112.79 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526145108 Urinal Screens - Parks 56.06 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526149380 Lens Cleaning Towels - Corp Yard 10.03 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526142590 Corp Yard Linen Service 67.87 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526142590 Corp Yard Linen Service 59.46 85132 06/17/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526142591 Wastewater Linen Service 84.82 85129 06/17/2026 MCCLIMON, RUTH 060726 Monday Club Deposit Refunds 6.2 & 6.7 500 85130 06/17/2026 MENDES SUPPLY INC M295279 Can Liners/Soap/Disinfectant - Parks 595.69 85131 06/17/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119281 Clean Concrete Disposal - Utilities 18.6 85127 06/17/2026 HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 060126 Pre-employment Voice Stress Analysis 690 85128 06/17/2026 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S015090065 Gaskets/Nuts/Rings/Saddles - Utilities 977.99 85128 06/17/2026 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S015090547 4" Hymax Pipe Couplings - Utilities 1474.94 85124 06/17/2026 HENRY, RACHEAL 061126 Mileage Reimbursement - BCLA 127.6 85125 06/17/2026 HENSELL MATERIALS 678776 White Marking Line Chalk - Parks 1030.18 85126 06/17/2026 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS SIN064452 Sales Tax Review Service FY 25/26 300 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 26 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 52 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 26 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 49.49 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 26 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 52 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 26 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 26 85123 06/17/2026 HEALTHSPORT 060126 June Gym Memberships 182 85121 06/17/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 50726 Detergent/Cleaning Wipes - CH/PD 24.05 85122 06/17/2026 HAMANAKA PAINTING CO INC 9694 River Lodge Staining Project -447.46 85122 06/17/2026 HAMANAKA PAINTING CO INC 9694 River Lodge Staining Project 8949.2 85121 06/17/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 060326 Summer Fun Supplies 85.83 85121 06/17/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 060826 Summer Fun Supplies 28.58 85121 06/17/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 50726 Detergent/Cleaning Wipes - CH/PD 7.65 85119 06/17/2026 FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTAL 2125 2025 UWMP Preparation Services 2593.5 85119 06/17/2026 FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTAL 2125 2025 UWMP Preparation Services 2593.5 85120 06/17/2026 GAYLORD BROS, INC 2957931 Archival Storage Materials - Depot Museum 1290.75 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable NumberDescription (Item) 85119 06/17/2026 FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTAL 2123 2026 Annua, Water Supply/Demand Analysis 1950 Amount
85155 06/17/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 41787 Blade Washer - Parks 32.8 85155 06/17/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 41908 Pressure Washer Extension - General Services 153.29 Grand Total: 58835.99
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85153 06/17/2026 THE PEOPLE OF NEW DIRECTIONS 4326 Encampment Clean-up Services 550 85154 06/17/2026 USABLUEBOOK INV01056291 Acetate Buffer Solution - WWTP 557.51 85154 06/17/2026 USABLUEBOOK INV01065274 Vitamin D Tablets - WWTP 779.03 85150 06/17/2026 SANTA ROSA UNIFORM & CARE 15341362 New Hire Uniforms - T Lewis 642.53 85151 06/17/2026 STOEL RIVES LLP 8126297 Legal Services - Riverwatch Lawsuit 1428 85152 06/17/2026 TAYLOR, BRIAN 051326 Per Diem 6.23 - 6.26 (FTO Update) 294 85147 06/17/2026 RICH WELL DRILLING & PUMP SERVICE INC9562 Pump Purging Services - WWTP 4500 85148 06/17/2026 RYDIN DECAL PS-INV139912 Parking Permits - PD 506.36 85149 06/17/2026 SANDI PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY 1522 Department Photos - PD 287.5 85146 06/17/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 784956 Debris Disposal 131.2 85146 06/17/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 784973 Debris Disposal 83.2 85146 06/17/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 785918 Debris Disposal 20 85144 06/17/2026 PETERSON PC030241613 Hose/Couplings/Hose Assembly - Utilities 318.82 85145 06/17/2026 PITNEY BOWES 1029583797 Folder/Inserter Maintenance Agreement 231.6 85145 06/17/2026 PITNEY BOWES 1029583797 Folder/Inserter Maintenance Agreement 231.6 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05269507 47733469507 1177.54 85143 06/17/2026 PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING 16920320 O-ring/Pressure Switch/Oil Filter - General Srvs 228.16 85144 06/17/2026 PETERSON PC030241369 Filter/Seals/Tie Rod/Bowl Asmbly - WWTP 1481.42 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05268379 51382078379 464 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05269363 48780729363 11.44 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05269457 99509569457 34.95 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05266230 40689526230 488.39 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05266485 44193066485 25.58 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05267872 67125257872 51.06 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable NumberDescription (Item) 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05265127 43154195127 84.22 85141 06/17/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 05265729 75033105729 182.47 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026 100-7000-2000 Travel, Conferences & Training 588
100-7215-5400 Adult Sports 1030.18
100-7220-5400 Summer Fun 114.41
100-7600-3200 Planning Commission 15
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100-6035-5400 Personnel Services 64
100-6200-2000 Telephone 439.48
100-6200-5400 Telephone 320.99
100-6505-5450 Utility - General & Electric 636.61
100-6625-2000 Livescan Fees 687
100-7000-1200 Travel, Conferences & Training 127.6
100-5900-5450 Tools & Small Equipment 59.11
100-6020-1300 Legal Services 943.5
100-6020-1400 Legal Services 2450
100-6025-1400 Professional Services 300
100-6025-2000 Professional Services 977.5
100-6035-2000 Personnel Services 650
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 339.43
100-5715-5450 Vehicle Repairs -235.92
100-5720-4100 Equipment Repair 228.16
100-5720-5450 Equipment Repair 32.8
100-5740-5450 Building Repair and Maintenance 36.5
100-5900-4100 Tools & Small Equipment 153.29
100-5500-5600 Department Supplies 31.74
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 167.3
100-5515-2000 Ammunition & Range Supplies 1788.15
100-5565-1500 Janitorial Supplies 27.33
100-5565-2000 Janitorial Supplies 24.05
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 1253.13
100-5265-4000 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
100-5265-4100 Miscellaneous Benefits 580
100-5265-5400 Miscellaneous Benefits 52
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 1183.47
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 120.67
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 41.13
Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
100-1684 Distributed Telephone 356.46
100-5265-1000 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
100-5265-1150 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
100-5265-2000 Miscellaneous Benefits 182
100-5265-3200 Miscellaneous Benefits 49.49
210 - Solid Waste Fund 1840
280 - Gas Tax Fund 380.39
500 - Water Fund 13861.6
510 - Water Capital Fund 4500
550 - Wastewater Fund 9371.32
590 - TDA Transit Fund 31.74
670 - Rancho Bueno Vista Fund 44.09
671 - Kenwood Meadows Fund 73.29
Grand Total: 58836
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 15892.6
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 9051.74
120 - Development & Building Fund 33.92
160 - Riverlodge Fund 2250.15
165 - Museum Exhibit Fund 1290.75
200 - Storm Drainage Fund 214.4
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 58836
Grand Total: 58836
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550-6505-6600 Utility - General & Electric 93.57
550-6633-6600 Regulatory Compliance 1428
590-6200-5000 Telephone 31.74
670-6505-6505 Utility - General & Electric 44.09
671-6505-6510 Utility - General & Electric 73.29
Grand Total: 58836
550-5265-6500 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 1063.69
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 236.19
550-5715-6500 Vehicle Repairs 68.91
550-5720-6600 Equipment Repair 6148.05
550-6200-6500 Telephone 306.91
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 318.82
500-6025-6000 Professional Services 4543.5
500-6025-6100 Professional Services 2593.5
500-6200-6100 Telephone 64.28
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 2604.16
510-6005-9066 Engineering Services 4500
280-5265-4200 Miscellaneous Benefits 26
280-5745-4200 Vandalism Repair 35
280-6505-4200 Utility - General & Electric 319.39
500-5265-6100 Miscellaneous Benefits 52
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 3449.2
500-5500-6300 Department Supplies 236.18
160-6210-5700 Internet Service 126.43
160-6505-5700 Utility - General & Electric 182.47
165-5500-5610 Department Supplies 1290.75
200-6618-4310 SWMP Implementation 214.4
210-5752-5300 Illegal Dumping 20
210-6025-5300 Professional Services 1820
160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 500
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 134.42
160-5575-5800 Kitchen Chemical 219
160-5740-5800 Building Repair and Maintenance 640
160-6200-5700 Telephone 32.52
160-6200-5800 Telephone 415.31
Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
101-2030 Retention Payable -447.46
101-6015-9130 General Contracting 8949.2
101-6025-2000 Professional Services 550
120-6200-3000 Telephone 18.92
120-7600-3100 Planning Commission 15
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026 Amount
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85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526190723 Paper Towls Corp Yard 26.59 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526208113 Paper Towels - River Lodge 75.16 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526190705 Paper Towels - WWTP 53.17 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526190723 Paper Towls Corp Yard 26.58 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526184909 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 25/26 59.36 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526184910 Parks/Rink Linen Service 110.83 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526184899 Corp Yard Linen Service 66.63 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526184900 Wastewater Linen Service 241.12 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526064007 Parks/Rink Linen Service 105.01 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526184899 Corp Yard Linen Service 75.03 85180 06/24/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0235487 Pre-employment - Lewis 43.75 85181 06/24/2026 MENDES SUPPLY INC M295838 Liners/Mop Heads - Parks 354.37 85180 06/24/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10774268 Pre-emplyment Physical - Lewis 646.18 85180 06/24/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0234675 Pre-employment Physical - Lewis 718.75 85179 06/24/2026 JENNI'S CAR WASH 1016 Car Wash Tokens - PD 100 85180 06/24/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10772490 Pre-employment Physical - Lewis 1631.52 85177 06/24/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 288976 Tires/Tubes/Disposal - General Services 1675.23 85178 06/24/2026 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC W8Y10900-044 NPDES Compliance Engineering 196625.36 85175 06/24/2026 HUMBOLDT DUCKS UNLIMITED 03152026 River Lodge Deposit Refund 1000 85176 06/24/2026 HUMBOLDT FASTPITCH 03112026 Park Deposit Refund 500 85173 06/24/2026 H&S ENERGY GROUP HCL-062885-26 Car Wach Services - PD 35 85174 06/24/2026 HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS SIN064293 Sales Tax Review Service FY 25/26 1412.32 85172 06/24/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 06102026 Summer Fun Supplies 120.82 85172 06/24/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 06172026 Summer Fun Supplies 187.18 85171 06/24/2026 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 159889 Perform Setup & Subscription 1759.2 85171 06/24/2026 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 159889 Perform Setup & Subscription 1759.2 85171 06/24/2026 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 159889 Perform Setup & Subscription 879.6 85171 06/24/2026 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 159889 Perform Setup & Subscription 439.8 85171 06/24/2026 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 159889 Perform Setup & Subscription 2199 85171 06/24/2026 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 159889 Perform Setup & Subscription 1759.2 85169 06/24/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017605 Equipment Fuel 81.09 85170 06/24/2026 GHD INC 380-0092843 Well 5B System Tie-in Design/Upgrade 1354.6 85169 06/24/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017439 Equipment Fuel 39.59 85169 06/24/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017481 Equipment Fuel 65.59 85167 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ROTARY CLUB 04132026 Picnic Area/Cook Shack Deposit Refund 500 85168 06/24/2026 FORTUNA UNION HIGH SCHOOL 01222026 River Lodge Deposit Refund - Kristie Christiansen 500 85165 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409181 Knives/Diamt. Earth - Parks 30.63 85166 06/24/2026 FORTUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL 05292026 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85165 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409152 Hose - General Services 45.98 85165 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409179 Cutting Wheel - General Services 15.95 85165 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409066 Roof Cement/Roof Tape - River Lodge 102.89 85165 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409125 Drivers/Compound/Cutter/ Level/Pruner - Utilities 165.9 85165 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 408792 Electrical Tape - Utilities 10.94 85165 06/24/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409049 Hose Coupler - General Services 19.69 85163 06/24/2026 EEL RIVER VALLEY OFFICALS 061126 2026 Adult Softball Season - 127 Games 9640 85164 06/24/2026 FORD, DENA 04082026 Monday Club Deposit Refund 250 85161 06/24/2026 CSG CONSULTANTS 66604 Franchise Agreement Negotiation Services 2730 85162 06/24/2026 DAYLIGHT SALES, LLC 12566 Depot Museum Resale Items 1139.98 85160 06/24/2026 CAUDILL, EMMA 051826 Summer Fun Refund - 1 Week x 2 Children 150 85160 06/24/2026 CAUDILL, EMMA 051826 Summer Fun Refund - 1 Week x 2 Children 150 85158 06/24/2026 BEDLINERS PLUS 38511 Tri Ball, Pintle, Reciever - WWTP 587.56 85159 06/24/2026 CAPCC 09302025 River Lodge Deposit Refund 250 85156 06/24/2026 ASH, APRIL 01202026 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85157 06/24/2026 BAIRD, WANDA 10162025 River Lodge Deposit Refund 1500 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 6/24/2026 - 6/24/2026
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount
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85201 06/24/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 41734 Toro Blade Screw - Parks 50.35 Grand Total: 258167.29
85200 06/24/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 584272389 Printer Leases FY 26/27 324.23 85200 06/24/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 584272389 Printer Leases FY 26/27 253.75 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 144.91 85200 06/24/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 584272389 Printer Leases FY 26/27 831.73 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 38.64 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 144.91 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 38.64 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 86.95 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 67.63 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 19.32 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 154.57 85199 06/24/2026 UBEO BUSINESS SERVICES 5298818 Print Services FY 26/27 270.52 85197 06/24/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026400102225 Cage Deposit -1000 85198 06/24/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 36739 Kennel Supplies 119.37 85197 06/24/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026100106279 Sulfur Dioxide 5178.4 85197 06/24/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026400102200 Ammonia 5438.9 85196 06/24/2026 SPORT & CYCLE 233128 Scorebooks - Audult Sports 85.34 85197 06/24/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026100106279 Sulfur Dioxide 2500 85194 06/24/2026 SANDI PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY 1526 Department Photos - PD 50 85195 06/24/2026 SHERLOCK RECORDS MANAGEMENT 4880 Finance Record Storage Service FY 25/26 50 85192 06/24/2026 ROCHA, DORIS 02232026 Park Deposit Refund 250 85193 06/24/2026 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION 12182025 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85190 06/24/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 786463 Debris Disposal 5 85191 06/24/2026 REMOTE SATELLITE SYSTEMS 136226 Police Satellite Phone Service FY 26/27 79 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 384437 Wrench - Shop 30.65 85189 06/24/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06266726 44469516726 263.17 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 384376 Battery/ Core - WWTP 258.22 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 384431 O'Reilly Def - Utilities 54.31 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 383425 O2 Sensor - PD 51.03 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 383464 Filter/ Oil - Shop 163.02 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 380298 Core - General Services 20 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 383290 Coolant Cap/Thermostat - PD 22.54 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 380101 Water Pump - Parks 125.51 85188 06/24/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 380295 Core Return - General Services -94 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 606.98 85187 06/24/2026 OCCU-MED, LTD 626903A Pre-emplyment Exam Review - T Lewis 60 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 326.84 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 326.84 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 373.53 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 46.69 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 2221.7 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 373.53 85185 06/24/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150538 Public Notice - Ord. 2026-786 72 85186 06/24/2026 NYLEX.NET 17479 Network Support Service FY 26/27 1073.89 85185 06/24/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150463 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 11.2 85185 06/24/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150463 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 39.2 85185 06/24/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150463 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 11.2 85185 06/24/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150463 Utility Worker II/III Recruitment Advertising 50.4 85183 06/24/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 98797 Seat Covers - WWTP 339.44 85184 06/24/2026 NEWELL, LANDON 04282026 Parks Deposit Refund 250 85183 06/24/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 100495 Relay - PD 40.31 85183 06/24/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 98345 Airchuck - General Services -98.5 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526208969 River Lodge Linen Service 343.11 85182 06/24/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526228287 Parks/Rink Linen Service 105.97 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/24/2026 - 6/24/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 165-5550-5610 Gift Shop Purchases 1139.98
210-6025-5300 Professional Services 2730
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160-5705-5800 Equipment Maintenance 38.64
160-5740-5800 Building Repair and Maintenance 102.89
160-5775-5800 Network Support 326.84
160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 250
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 4750
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 418.27
100-7220-5400 Summer Fun 308
100-7612-2000 Contingency 50
120-5705-3000 Equipment Maintenance 86.95
100-6305-1400 Publication Expense 72
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 138.36
100-7200-5400 Sports Leagues 9725.34
100-6025-1200 Professional Services 50
100-6025-1400 Professional Services 1412.32
100-6035-2000 Personnel Services 3100.2
100-5775-4000 Network Support 373.53
100-5775-5400 Network Support 373.53
100-5775-5600 Network Support 46.69
100-5720-5450 Equipment Repair 50.35
100-5775-1500 Network Support 1073.89
100-5775-2000 Network Support 2221.7
100-5715-4100 Vehicle Repairs 119.67
100-5715-5450 Vehicle Repairs 125.51
100-5720-4100 Equipment Repair 1675.23
100-5710-2000 Software Maintenance 1759.2
100-5710-5400 Software Maintenance 879.6
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 248.88
100-5705-4000 Equipment Maintenance 19.32
100-5705-5450 Equipment Maintenance 292.39
100-5710-1500 Software Maintenance 2199
100-5705-1500 Equipment Maintenance 986.3
100-5705-2000 Equipment Maintenance 594.75
100-5705-3200 Equipment Maintenance 67.63
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 186.27
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 321.81
100-5570-5450 Special Events 354.37
100-5500-2800 Department Supplies 119.37
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 84.73
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 35.63
Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 1500
100-4310 Summer Camps Revenue 300
500 - Water Fund 2891.29
510 - Water Capital Fund 1354.6
550 - Wastewater Fund 16147.1
560 - Wastewater Capital Fund 196625
Grand Total: 258167
120 - Development & Building Fund 86.95
160 - Riverlodge Fund 5886.64
165 - Museum Exhibit Fund 1139.98
210 - Solid Waste Fund 2730
280 - Gas Tax Fund 439.8
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/24/2026 - 6/24/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 30865.6
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Grand Total: 258167
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 258167
Grand Total: 258167
550-5775-6700 Network Support 606.98
550-6035-6500 Personnel Services 39.2
560-6005-0171 Engineering Services 196625
550-5710-6700 Software Maintenance 1759.2
550-5715-6500 Vehicle Repairs 258.22
550-5715-6600 Vehicle Repairs 927
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 294.29
550-5555-6600 Plant Chemicals 10617.3
550-5705-6700 Equipment Maintenance 144.91
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 263.17
510-6005-9066 Engineering Services 1354.6
550-1310 Chemical Tank Deposits 1500
500-6035-6000 Personnel Services 11.2
500-6035-6100 Personnel Services 50.4
500-6035-6200 Personnel Services 11.2
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 54.31
500-5775-6300 Network Support 326.84
500-5900-6100 Tools & Small Equipment 165.9
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 104.16
500-5705-6300 Equipment Maintenance 144.91
500-5710-6300 Software Maintenance 1759.2
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/24/2026 - 6/24/2026 Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
280-5710-4200 Software Maintenance 439.8
Amount
85225 07/01/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526268209 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 25/26 59.36 7/1/2026 11:38:57 AM Page 1 of 5
85225 07/01/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526247977 Toilet Paper - Special Events 517.16 85225 07/01/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526249537 Gloves/Paper Towels - Special Events 608.43 85225 07/01/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526251181 River Lodge Linen Service 39.11 85225 07/01/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526228276 Corp Yard Linen Service 67.87 85225 07/01/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526228276 Corp Yard Linen Service 59.46 85225 07/01/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526228277 Wastewater Linen Service 105.63 85224 07/01/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119313 Sand/Aggregate Base 347.56 85224 07/01/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119371 Aggregate Base 167.75 85224 07/01/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119372 Sand/Aggregate Base 2093.61 85222 07/01/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 289845 Tire Sensor Replacement - PD 97.62 85223 07/01/2026 HYDESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL .111925 River Lodge Deposit Refund 250 85224 07/01/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119312 Aggregate Base 188.12 85220 07/01/2026 HIGHWAY SPECIALTY CO INC 262372 Sign Repair Supplies/Paint - Streets 2091.7 85221 07/01/2026 HILL, MARIANA 041925 River Lodge Deposit Refund 1000 85222 07/01/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 289741 Flat Repair - WWTP 39.93 85218 07/01/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 061526 Summer Fun Supplies 74.14 85219 07/01/2026 HALLEY, STEPHANIE 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85219 07/01/2026 HALLEY, STEPHANIE 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85216 07/01/2026 FRIENDS OF THE EEL RIVER 061026 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85217 07/01/2026 GR SUNDBERG INC 6487 ADA Driveway/Curb/Gutter Repair -2039.9 85217 07/01/2026 GR SUNDBERG INC 6487 ADA Driveway/Curb/Gutter Repair 40798 85214 07/01/2026 FORTUNA REDWOOD AUTO XPO 2049 Auto Xpo Special Awards 300 85215 07/01/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017597 Equipment Fuel 26.28 85215 07/01/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017641 Equipment Fuel 93.27 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409478 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks 15.42 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409478 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks 19.69 85213 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST 062926 School District Developer Fees FY 25/26 31078.8 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409417 Wall Clock - WWTP 18.6 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409436 Supplies - WWTP 217.49 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409478 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks 27.67 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409341 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC 25.31 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409341 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC 30.76 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409341 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC 14.37 85210 07/01/2026 DIAMOND MAPS 12891 Annual Subscription - Utilities 702 85211 07/01/2026 EUREKA RUBBER STAMP A41614 Lewis New Hire Name Tag - PD 29.19 85212 07/01/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409341 Janitorial Supplies - CH/PD/Parks/MC 81.35 85208 07/01/2026 CHRISTENSEN, DIANA 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85209 07/01/2026 DAN COLLINGS TREE SERVICE 1490 Tree Removal - PD 5000 85210 07/01/2026 DIAMOND MAPS 12891 Annual Subscription - Utilities 702 85207 07/01/2026 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 1083606 Bulbs - Park Pavilion 129.21 85207 07/01/2026 CAMPTON ELECTRIC SUPPLY 1083606 Bulbs - Park Pavilion -2.36 85208 07/01/2026 CHRISTENSEN, DIANA 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85206 07/01/2026 BODYWORKS 070126 July Gym Memberships 80 85206 07/01/2026 BODYWORKS 070126 July Gym Memberships 60 85206 07/01/2026 BODYWORKS 070126 July Gym Memberships 40 85205 07/01/2026 AT&T 9011 25424697 9391084093 32.52
85206 07/01/2026 BODYWORKS 070126 July Gym Memberships 20 85206 07/01/2026 BODYWORKS 070126 July Gym Memberships 40 85203 07/01/2026 AIMPOINT INC 183475 Red Dot Sights - PD 1975.38 85204 07/01/2026 AMEN, COLT 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85204 07/01/2026 AMEN, COLT 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 7/1/2026 - 7/1/2026
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85202 07/01/2026 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 784291 Corp Yard Security Service FY 26/27 106.5 85202 07/01/2026 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 786447 Police Security Service FY 26/27 514.5 Amount
85247 07/01/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026100108093 Sulfor Deposit Correction 2500 85247 07/01/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026100900348 Credit Sulfur Deposit Refund -2500 7/1/2026 11:38:57 AM Page 2 of 5
85244 07/01/2026 SECURITY LOCK & ALARM 220048886 Museum Security Service FY 26/27 70.5 85245 07/01/2026 SILKE COMMUNICATIONS INV-25002090 Grille Lights - WWTP 390.09 85246 07/01/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7682261384 Office Supplies - PD 105.81 85242 07/01/2026 SARTORIUS CORPORATION 9112531681 Lab Testing 693.8 85243 07/01/2026 SCILACCI, JENNIFER 052826 Refund Skate Party Less Processing Fee 75 85244 07/01/2026 SECURITY LOCK & ALARM 220048800 Parks Shop Security Service FY 26/27 75 85240 07/01/2026 REDWOOD GLASS & WINDOWS RW16439 Single Pane Glass - Parks 38.51 85241 07/01/2026 RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS 260231 Compliance Audit - WWTP 3076.17 85241 07/01/2026 RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS 260231 Compliance Audit - WWTP 9228.5 85239 07/01/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11084464 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.48 85239 07/01/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11084464 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.47 85239 07/01/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11084464 Public Works Water System Service FY 26/27 28.47 85238 07/01/2026 POSTMASTER 070126 Utility Billing Postage 6.30.26 819.89 85238 07/01/2026 POSTMASTER 070126 Utility Billing Postage 6.30.26 819.89 85239 07/01/2026 QUENCH USA INC INV11084463 Parks Water System Service FY 26/27 42.71 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06263473 69711643473 17668.51 85236 07/01/2026 PETERSON PC030241842 Nuts/Bolts/Edge Cutting - WWTP 548.91 85237 07/01/2026 PLANWEST PARTNERS INC 26-193-01GPU General Plan & Zoning Update Services 9107.75 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 1493.91 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 323.47 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260847 06162570847 51.26 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 167.54 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 4000.45 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 23678.23 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 243.92 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 1704.15 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 287.2 85234 07/01/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211529392 Transition Coupling - Utilities 396.73 85234 07/01/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211529923 Transition Coupling - Utilities 380.3 85235 07/01/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260845 46580260845 1832.55 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6681 Meyers 625 Berry Parcel Map Services 427.5 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6681 Meyers 625 Berry Parcel Map Services 522.5 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6682 Trent LLA Services 826.25 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6679 CLK Kenmar Subdivision 1330 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6680 Olea 620 Berry Parcel Map Services 475 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6680 Olea 620 Berry Parcel Map Services 522.5 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6648 Windchase Lane Research Services 427.5 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6649 Newburg Glen Engineering Services 2090 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6679 CLK Kenmar Subdivision 1330 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6644 3495 Rohnerville Road Parcel Map Services 95 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6646 ACGC Newburg Developement 1900 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6646 ACGC Newburg Developement 902.5 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6643 Gulliksen Parcel Map Sub 1520 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6643 Gulliksen Parcel Map Sub 760 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6644 3495 Rohnerville Road Parcel Map Services 427.5 85232 07/01/2026 O&M INDUSTRIES 11744 Blower Motor Install - River Lodge 1043.87 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6457 Olea Parcel Map Services 237.5 85233 07/01/2026 ONTIVEROS & ASSOCIATES IN 6457 Olea Parcel Map Services 570 85230 07/01/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26169-079-A River Lodge Linen Service 30 85231 07/01/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150788 Public Notice - Trent LLA 120 85231 07/01/2026 NORTH COAST JOURNAL 2026150789 Public Notice - Sisemore CUP 120 85229 07/01/2026 NICHOLS, NELEEN 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85229 07/01/2026 NICHOLS, NELEEN 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85230 07/01/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26162-653-A River Lodge Linen Service 19.2 85227 07/01/2026 MOORE, REBECCA 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85227 07/01/2026 MOORE, REBECCA 063026 Planning Commission 6.23 15 85228 07/01/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 101085 Motor Oil - WWTP 189.85 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/1/2026 - 7/1/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85226 07/01/2026 MOBLEY CONSTRUCTION INC 4741 Red Rock - Parks 3580 Amount
Grand Total: 197173.38
7/1/2026 11:38:57 AM Page 3 of 5
85251 07/01/2026 WECO INDUSTRIES, LLC 57553-IN Rebuild Kit/Ripsaw Nozzle - Utilities 717.26 85251 07/01/2026 WECO INDUSTRIES, LLC 57553-IN Rebuild Kit/Ripsaw Nozzle - Utilities 717.26 85252 07/01/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 41956 Stihl Driver - General Services 25.17 85249 07/01/2026 USABLUEBOOK INV01065934 Lab Supplies 822.13 85250 07/01/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC INV 26-026073 Red Diesel - WWTP 1809.55 85250 07/01/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC INV 26-026073 Red Diesel - WWTP 1809.56 85247 07/01/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026250101774 Chlorine - WWTP 600 85247 07/01/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026250900534 Credit Chlorine Deposit Refund -600 85248 07/01/2026 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 39238 Kennel Supplies 88.65 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85247 07/01/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026250101769 Chlorine Training - Berrey/Rizzo 400 85247 07/01/2026 THATCHER COMPANY INC 2026250101774 Chlorine - WWTP 5317.46 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/1/2026 - 7/1/2026 160-5705-5800 Equipment Maintenance 1043.87
275-2030 Retention Payable -2039.9
7/1/2026 11:38:57 AM Page 4 of 5
120-6025-3000 Professional Services 2517.5
120-6305-3100 Publication Expense 240
120-7600-3100 Planning Commission 75
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 1750
160-5500-5700 Department Supplies 14.37
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 88.31
100-6505-5600 Utility - General & Electric 167.54
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 59.36
100-7220-5400 Summer Fun 74.14
100-7600-3200 Planning Commission 75
100-7612-1800 Contingency - Community Events 300
120-6005-3100 Engineering Services 4702.5
100-6025-3200 Professional Services 16251.5
100-6200-2000 Telephone 32.52
100-6505-2000 Utility - General & Electric 17719.77
100-6505-5400 Utility - General & Electric 243.92
100-6505-5450 Utility - General & Electric 1704.15
100-6505-5500 Utility - General & Electric 287.2
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 97.62
100-5730-5450 Alarm System Maintenance 75
100-5730-5600 Alarm System Maintenance 70.5
100-5740-5450 Building Repair and Maintenance 38.51
100-5743-5450 Pavilion Maintenance 126.85
100-6025-2000 Professional Services 5514.5
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 93.27
100-5515-2000 Ammunition & Range Supplies 1975.38
100-5565-1500 Janitorial Supplies 109.02
100-5565-2000 Janitorial Supplies 40.73
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 50.45
100-5570-5450 Special Events 1125.59
100-5265-5400 Miscellaneous Benefits 60
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 135
100-5500-2800 Department Supplies 88.65
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 121.52
100-5500-5400 Department Supplies 42.71
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 3580
100-1683 Distributed Utilities 1832.55
100-2445 School Fee 31078.8
100-4307 Skate Revenue 75
100-5265-1150 Miscellaneous Benefits 20
100-5265-1200 Miscellaneous Benefits 40
100-5265-2000 Miscellaneous Benefits 80
275 - RSTP Fund 38758.1
280 - Gas Tax Fund 6132.15
500 - Water Fund 40549.35
550 - Wastewater Fund 17403.89
560 - Wastewater Capital Fund 188.12
672 - Forest Hill Water Booster Fund 323.47
Grand Total: 197173.38
Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/1/2026 - 7/1/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 83386.75
120 - Development & Building Fund 7535
160 - Riverlodge Fund 2896.55
Grand Total: 197173.38
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 197173.38
Grand Total: 197173.38
7/1/2026 11:38:57 AM Page 5 of 5
550-6505-6600 Utility - General & Electric 1493.91
550-6633-6600 Regulatory Compliance 9228.5
550-7000-6600 Travel, Conferences & Training 400
550-7015-6500 Dues & Subscriptions 702
560-5500-0171 Department Supplies 188.12
672-6505-6515 Utility - General & Electric 323.47
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 848.36
550-5505-6600 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 1809.56
550-5715-6600 Vehicle Repairs 430.02
550-5720-6600 Equipment Repair 548.91
550-5900-6500 Tools & Small Equipment 717.26
550-6045-6600 Laboratory Services 693.8
500-5900-6100 Tools & Small Equipment 717.26
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 23678.23
500-6633-6000 Regulatory Compliance 3076.17
500-7015-6100 Dues & Subscriptions 702
550-1310 Chemical Tank Deposits 0
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 531.57
500-5500-6300 Department Supplies 28.47
500-5505-6000 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 1809.55
500-5520-6100 Base Materials 2261.36
500-5555-6000 Plant Chemicals 5317.46
500-5557-6000 Lab Supplies 822.13
500-5730-6000 Alarm System Maintenance 106.5
280-5265-4200 Miscellaneous Benefits 40
280-5500-4200 Department Supplies 2091.7
280-6505-4200 Utility - General & Electric 4000.45
500-5500-6000 Department Supplies 26.28
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 1184.05
500-5500-6200 Department Supplies 819.89
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/1/2026 - 7/1/2026 Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
275-6015-9073 General Contracting 40798
Amount
85285 07/08/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526268200 Wastewater Linen Service 85.82 7/8/2026 8:09:10 AM Page 1 of 7
85284 07/08/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119434 Sand/Aggregate Base 877.11 85285 07/08/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526268199 Corp Yard Linen Service 68.01 85285 07/08/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526268199 Corp Yard Linen Service 59.61 85282 07/08/2026 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 326380 Legal Services 427.5 85283 07/08/2026 MCCAFFREY, TREVOR 051926 Summer Camp Weeks 3 & 4 x 1 child 256 85284 07/08/2026 MERCER FRASER COMPANY 119433 Aggregate Base 187.46 85280 07/08/2026 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC ARCATA INC IN57056 KOYO Bearings - WWTP 339.84 85281 07/08/2026 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S015134187 Double Strap Saddles - Utilities 575.93 85281 07/08/2026 KEENAN SUPPLY CO S015134554 Super Shovel Trench - Utilities 123.48 85277 07/08/2026 H&S ENERGY GROUP HCL-063986-26 Car Wash Services - PD 28 85278 07/08/2026 HUMBOLDT CONNECTION, THE 991 City of Fortuna Vest - CM 51.75 85279 07/08/2026 INDEPENDENT BUSINESS FORM 44760 Requisition Books 863.61 85275 07/08/2026 GHD INC 380-0093416 Mill Creek Habitat Connectivity Project 627.7 85276 07/08/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 062426 Summer Fun Supplies 16.7 85276 07/08/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 062526 Summer Fun Supplies 130.28 85272 07/08/2026 FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTAL 2129 2025 UMWP Preparation Service 1463 85273 07/08/2026 GENERAL CODE LLC GC00135635 Annual Web Update Maintenance Fee 710.85 85274 07/08/2026 GEORGE'S GLASS O11031 Windshield Repair - PD 69 85270 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ROTARY CLUB 11231 Semi-Annual Dues/Assessments - J Kadle 270 85271 07/08/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017757 Equipment Fuel 23.49 85271 07/08/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1017897 Equipment Fuel 63.27 85269 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409920 Ratcheting PVC Cutter/Split Ring - Utilities 57.56 85269 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409940 Screwdriver/Battery - Utilities 83.87 85269 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409951 Paint Brushes - Streets 6.55 85269 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409802 Drill Bits/Battery Pack - Utilities 264.9 85269 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409803 Grass Seed - Utilities 20.79 85269 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409903 Tools - Utilities 324.96 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 58804 Concrete Mix - Utilities -2.1 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 58804 Concrete Mix - Utilities 30.31 85269 07/08/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 409738 Vinegar/Trash Bags - WWTP 171.85 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 58055 Wood Screws - General Services 38.32 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 58795 Concrete Mix - Utilities -7.36 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 58795 Concrete Mix - Utilities 106.09 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 57294 Traffic Stencils - Streets 79.57 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 57294 Traffic Stencils - Streets -5.49 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 58055 Wood Screws - General Services -2.65 85267 07/08/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO A 723421 Wire Brush - WWTP 127.29 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 57195 Concrete Mix - Utilities -6.32 85268 07/08/2026 FORBUSCO LUMBER 57195 Concrete Mix - Utilities 90.93 85264 07/08/2026 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 55728 March BAC Analysis Service 35 85265 07/08/2026 DIKES, BUCKLEY D. 2026-06-008 June K9 Training Services 750 85266 07/08/2026 EEL RIVER VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER 051126 Park Deposit Refund 6.3 & 6.24 500 85263 07/08/2026 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 063026 June Parking Fees Collected 131.5 85263 07/08/2026 COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT 063026 June Parking Fees Collected 67.5 85264 07/08/2026 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 55687 May BAC Analysis Service 140 85260 07/08/2026 BREWER-LOSEE, DESTINY 051326 Park Deposit Refund 250 85261 07/08/2026 CAUDILL, EMMA 51826 Summer Camp Week 5 Refund x2 Kids 320 85262 07/08/2026 CITY OF FERNDALE 063026 June Parking Fees Collected 57.2 85257 07/08/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3390 Planning Commission Televised Meetings FY 25/26 95.38 85258 07/08/2026 AUTOZONE #4142 4142509817 Brake Caliper Brush Set/Pry Bar - WWTP 32.66 85259 07/08/2026 BLACK WIDOW ARENA DRAG 8150-B Tires/Dig Tips/Bots - General Services 474.5 Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 7/8/2026 - 7/8/2026
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85257 07/08/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3382 Franchise Fees FY 25/26 1057.5 85257 07/08/2026 ACCESS HUMBOLDT 3389 City Council Televised Meetings FY 25/26 199.5 Amount
85297 07/08/2026 RON DUPRATT FORD CM142159A Credit Core Return - PD -273.75 85298 07/08/2026 SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLL AR26-01953 Admin of Justice Training Course - G Charlton 68.5 7/8/2026 8:09:10 AM Page 2 of 7
85297 07/08/2026 RON DUPRATT FORD 159034A Valve Covers - PD 328.5 85297 07/08/2026 RON DUPRATT FORD 159552A Bolt/Tensioner - PD 65.46 85297 07/08/2026 RON DUPRATT FORD 252652 Shield/Seal - PD 64.32 85296 07/08/2026 PLEXUS GLOBAL LLC 20351 DOT Randoms - Transit/Utilities/GS 68 85296 07/08/2026 PLEXUS GLOBAL LLC 20351 DOT Randoms - Transit/Utilities/GS 68 85297 07/08/2026 RON DUPRATT FORD 158943A Vehicle Repair Parts - PD 578.83 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06269729 17524449729 141.51 85295 07/08/2026 PETERSON PC030242119 Nuts/Bolts/Edge Cutting - WWTP 607.2 85296 07/08/2026 PLEXUS GLOBAL LLC 20351 DOT Randoms - Transit/Utilities/GS 390 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06268568 41487528568 66.19 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06268897 65641318897 14.29 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06269662 43566719662 228.86 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06266009 33454186009 14.29 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06266357 27889626357 22410.74 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06268481 42737528481 13.55 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06264490 91564484490 44 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06264560 74193064560 23.91 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06265284 40654195284 114.5 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06263322 79545763322 99.04 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06263881 58771943881 2097.14 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06264197 34609744197 157.64 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06261965 88771941965 19.36 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06262716 23664592716 3.18 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06262987 61444662987 11.28 85292 07/08/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211515876-1 Cable - Utilities 329.63 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260527 59188610527 151.12 85293 07/08/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260729 95900010729 93.57 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 387151 Pry Bar - WWTP 35.03 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 387233 Wipes - Engineering 20.79 85292 07/08/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211395355-3 Hinged Saddles/Pack Joints - Utilities 717.16 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 386911 Battery - City Hall Pool Car 267.42 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 386927 Puller Kit - PD 28.46 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 386941 Puller - PD 64.6 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 384818 Grease - Utilities 9.93 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 385465 Brakleen - Utilities 88.56 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 385477 Brake Rotor/Pads - PD 180.66 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 384477 Battery - General Services 167.21 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 384590 Funnel - Utilities 6.56 85291 07/08/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 384705 Grease - Utilities 119.18 85290 07/08/2026 OPTIMUM JULY26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.34 85290 07/08/2026 OPTIMUM JULY26PO Parks/Rodeo Grounds WiFi Service FY 26/27 235.87 85290 07/08/2026 OPTIMUM JULY26RL River Lodge WiFi Service FY 26/27 276.43 85290 07/08/2026 OPTIMUM JULY26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.33 85290 07/08/2026 OPTIMUM JULY26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.34 85290 07/08/2026 OPTIMUM JULY26CH CDD/CH/PD/PW WiFi Service FY 26/27 58.34 85288 07/08/2026 NCBPA 062926B Backflow Prevent Asmbly Tester - I Chacon 1540 85288 07/08/2026 NCBPA 062926C Backflow Prevent Asmbly Test Refresh - A White 695 85289 07/08/2026 NYLEX.NET 17522 Security Cameras/Install - City Hall 2375.61 85287 07/08/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 101416 Non-Deter Oil - WWTP 58.08 85288 07/08/2026 NCBPA 062926 Cross Connect Control Refresher - J Johnson 695 85288 07/08/2026 NCBPA 062926A Backflow Prevent Asmbly Tester - J Swenson 1540 85286 07/08/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01436213 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85286 07/08/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01436213 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85286 07/08/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01436213 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 85285 07/08/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526272789 Paper Towels - WWTP 53.17 85285 07/08/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526292112 River Lodge Linen Service 43.08 85286 07/08/2026 MITCHELL 1 M1-01436213 Teamwork Software FY 26/27 71.25 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/8/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85285 07/08/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526268210 Parks/Rink Linen Service 111.49 Amount
85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 64.93 7/8/2026 8:09:10 AM Page 3 of 7
85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 36.44 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 4966.67 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 117.91 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 66.85 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 251.82 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 375.09 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 372.03 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 228.68 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 89.03 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 79.94 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 251.83 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 186.14 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 199.8 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 228.68 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 20.97 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 84.25 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 20.8 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 141.63 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 36.12 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 39.43 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 13.37 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 12.99 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 76.77 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 140 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 15 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 15 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 976.34 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 16.99 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 26.99 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 245 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 228.68 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 228.68 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 500 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 768.56 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 13.5 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 1859.56 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 36.1 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 96.32 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 218.43 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 12.46 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 16.4 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 139.38 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 38.35 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 79.29 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 1006.81 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 1569.66 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 120.72 85307 07/08/2026 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYS 062226 June Cal Card Expenses 8.57 85305 07/08/2026 TREE TACTICS INV981 Tree Removal x3 - Barney Street 4000 85306 07/08/2026 UNITED RENTALS NORTHWEST 263539618 Shoring System Rentals - Utilities 878.31 85306 07/08/2026 UNITED RENTALS NORTHWEST 263539618 Shoring System Rentals - Utilities 878.31 85303 07/08/2026 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS INC 132805 Preventative Maintenance Kit - WWTP 261.56 85304 07/08/2026 TRAFFIC LOGIX CORP SIN37316 Radar Speed Signs - Ross Hill/12th Street 15608.06 85305 07/08/2026 TREE TACTICS INV981 Tree Removal x3 - Barney Street 4000 85300 07/08/2026 SUNBELT RENTALS INC 184907528 Skidsteer/Brush Cutter Rental - Streets 1822.74 85301 07/08/2026 SWARCO MCCAIN INC INV0294702 Traffic Signal Tester/Controller 3336.47 85302 07/08/2026 SWRCB 070126 Grade T2 Test - R Gearhart 65 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85299 07/08/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7916016611 Colored Paper/Calendar/Election Supplies 60.02 85299 07/08/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7916016611 Colored Paper/Calendar/Election Supplies 62.9 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/8/2026 Amount
85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 220654 Shears/Pipe Cutter - Utilities 382.13 85313 07/08/2026 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 57487 Traffic Signs 875.37 Grand Total: 112188.28
7/8/2026 8:09:10 AM Page 4 of 7
85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 219794 PVC/Nipple - Utilities 86.91 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 219832 Pavilion Maintenance Supplies 85.38 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 220008 PVC Cutter/Pipe Seal/Adapters/Ball Valves - WWTP 540.14 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 218858 Ball Valve/Elbow/Nipple - Utilities 176.04 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 219050 Friction/Electrical Tape - WWTP 34.1 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 219604 PVC Threaded Plug - Utilities 4.81 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 216925 Landscape Repair - PD 8.67 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 217820 Screw Coupler/Quick Connect - General Services 19.69 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 218046 Brass Nipple - Utilities 22.33 85311 07/08/2026 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1393333 River Lodge Pest Service FY 26/27 150 85311 07/08/2026 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1393347 Public Works Pest Service FY 26/27 140 85312 07/08/2026 WYCKOFF'S 216461 Tools - Utilities 148.87 85309 07/08/2026 VERIZON WIRELESS 6147073693 SCADA Messaging Service FY 25/26 5.2 85310 07/08/2026 WILDWOOD SAW 42000 Stihl Oil Mix - Streets 50.36 85311 07/08/2026 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1393259 City Hall Pest Service FY 26/27 90 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC INV 26-028212 Bulk Oil - Shop 152.49 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC INV 26-028212 Bulk Oil - Shop 152.49 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC INV 26-028212 Bulk Oil - Shop 152.49 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 1507.5 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC INV 26-028212 Bulk Oil - Shop 152.49 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC INV 26-028212 Bulk Oil - Shop 152.48 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 867.85 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 3413.22 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 2075.02 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 649.71 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 92.42 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 124.85 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/8/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85308 07/08/2026 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC CL 26-996862 Fuel 1908.22 100-5900-4100 Tools & Small Equipment 768.56
100-6020-1600 Legal Services 427.5
100-6035-4100 Personnel Services 390
100-6036-1400 Franchise Fees 1057.5
100-6210-1500 Internet Service 58.33
7/8/2026 8:09:10 AM Page 5 of 7
100-5715-5450 Vehicle Repairs 152.49
100-5740-1500 Building Repair and Maintenance 90
100-5740-5450 Building Repair and Maintenance 96.32
100-5742-5450 Median Maintenance 218.43
100-5743-5450 Pavilion Maintenance 85.38
100-5755-4100 Tree Trimming & Removal 4000
100-5565-2000 Janitorial Supplies 139.38
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 147.59
100-5715-1500 Vehicle Repairs 267.42
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 1286.57
100-5715-4000 Vehicle Repairs 20.79
100-5715-4100 Vehicle Repairs 319.69
100-5505-2000 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 4966.67
100-5505-2800 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 117.91
100-5505-4000 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 64.93
100-5505-4100 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 1908.22
100-5505-5450 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 736.47
100-5565-1500 Janitorial Supplies 16.4
100-5500-4000 Department Supplies 8.57
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 17119.65
100-5500-5400 Department Supplies 79.29
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 1006.81
100-5500-5500 Department Supplies 12.46
100-5505-1500 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 36.44
100-2415 Parking Fund - Ferndale 57.2
100-4310 Summer Camps Revenue 576
100-5500-1100 Department Supplies 51.75
100-5500-1200 Department Supplies 60.02
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 1578.33
100-5500-3200 Department Supplies 120.72
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
100-1680 Distributed Office Supplies 3239.22
100-1683 Distributed Utilities 201.64
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 750
100-2405 Parking Fund-County 131.5
100-2410 Parking Fund-State 67.5
189 - Measure Z Fund 867.85
200 - Storm Drainage Fund 1873.1
280 - Gas Tax Fund 4795.43
350 - Capital Projects Fund 627.7
500 - Water Fund 16875.76
550 - Wastewater Fund 29042.83
590 - TDA Transit Fund 1575.5
Grand Total: 112188.3
Account Summary
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/8/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 49174.63
101 - Transaction and Use Tax Fund 982.42
105 - Donations Fund 36.12
120 - Development & Building Fund 124.85
140 - Citywide Traffic Impact Fund 3375.9
160 - Riverlodge Fund 2836.19
7/8/2026 8:09:10 AM Page 6 of 7
500-5900-6100 Tools & Small Equipment 1901.54
500-6035-6300 Personnel Services 68
500-6210-6300 Internet Service 58.34
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 11.28
500-6633-6000 Regulatory Compliance 1463
500-7000-6000 Travel, Conferences & Training 372.03
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 2774.41
500-5500-6300 Department Supplies 79.94
500-5505-6100 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 3413.22
500-5520-6100 Base Materials 1064.57
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 376.72
500-5720-6100 Equipment Repair 251.83
280-5726-4200 Street Light Maintenance 199.8
280-5755-4200 Tree Trimming & Removal 4000
280-6505-4200 Utility - General & Electric 144.69
280-7000-4200 Travel, Conferences & Training 228.68
350-6025-9123 Professional Services 627.7
500-5500-6000 Department Supplies 205.95
160-6210-5800 Internet Service 276.43
160-6505-5800 Utility - General & Electric 2248.26
189-5505-2000 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 867.85
200-5500-4300 Department Supplies 1873.1
280-5500-4200 Department Supplies 80.63
280-5715-4200 Vehicle Repairs 141.63
120-5505-3000 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 124.85
140-5500-9120 Department Supplies 3375.9
160-5500-5700 Department Supplies 13.37
160-5500-5800 Department Supplies 84.25
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 63.88
160-5740-5800 Building Repair and Maintenance 150
100-7612-1100 Contingency 76.77
100-7616-1000 Televised Meetings 199.5
100-7616-3200 Televised Meetings 95.38
101-5500-2850 Department Supplies 890
101-5505-2000 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 92.42
105-5500-2850 Department Supplies 36.12
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 586.25
100-7015-3200 Dues & Subscriptions 15
100-7015-4100 Dues & Subscriptions 71.25
100-7015-5400 Dues & Subscriptions 15
100-7220-5400 Summer Fun 1123.32
100-7230-5400 Skating Program 12.99
100-7000-1000 Travel, Conferences & Training 1859.56
100-7000-2000 Travel, Conferences & Training 297.18
100-7000-4100 Travel, Conferences & Training 228.68
100-7015-1100 Dues & Subscriptions 500
100-7015-1150 Dues & Subscriptions 16.99
100-7015-1600 Dues & Subscriptions 26.99
100-6505-2800 Utility - General & Electric 141.51
100-6505-5450 Utility - General & Electric 79.74
100-6505-5500 Utility - General & Electric 23.91
100-6505-5600 Utility - General & Electric 114.5
100-6600-2000 State Fees 175
100-6710-1400 County Election 62.9
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/8/2026 Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
100-6210-2000 Internet Service 58.34
100-6210-5450 Internet Service 235.87
100-6225-1400 Codification Misc 710.85
100-6300-5400 Advertising 13.5
**None** 112152.2
Exp DONATION-K9 36.12
Grand Total: 112188.3
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550-7000-6600 Travel, Conferences & Training 375.09
550-7015-6600 Dues & Subscriptions 71.25
590-5505-5000 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 1507.5
590-6035-5000 Personnel Services 68
Grand Total: 112188.3
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
550-5720-6600 Equipment Repair 1748.74
550-5740-6700 Building Repair and Maintenance 140
550-5900-6600 Tools & Small Equipment 194.98
550-6205-6700 Cell Phones 5.2
550-6210-6700 Internet Service 58.34
550-6505-6600 Utility - General & Electric 22738.64
550-5500-6500 Department Supplies 878.31
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 286.1
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 66.85
550-5505-6600 Vehicle Fuel & Oil 2075.02
550-5715-6600 Vehicle Repairs 152.49
550-5720-6500 Equipment Repair 251.82
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/8/2026 Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
500-7000-6100 Travel, Conferences & Training 4698.68
500-7012-6000 Certification 65
500-7015-6000 Dues & Subscriptions 71.25
Amount
85323 07/14/2026 CIVICPLUS 369092 Annual Software Maintenance Fee - Parks/RL 8869.14 7/14/2026 4:14:51 PM Page 1 of 6
85320 07/14/2026 BEAR RIVER BAND OF ROHNERVILLE 070126 June Gym Memberships - Munsell/Swenson 20 85321 07/14/2026 BLANES, KATIE 051426 Monday Club Deposit Refund 500 85322 07/14/2026 BURLEY, DYLAN 071326 Equipment Loan 500 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 449.13 85319 07/14/2026 BARCELOS, DEB 010626 Park Deposit Refund 250 85320 07/14/2026 BEAR RIVER BAND OF ROHNERVILLE 070126 June Gym Memberships - Munsell/Swenson 20 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 172.52 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 50.07 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 435.35 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 145.15 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 336.85 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 1268.98 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 1041.5 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 118.35 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 35.88 85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496829 9391062012 48.46
85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 22.76 85318 07/14/2026 AT&T MOBILITY X07092026 July Cellular Service 204.67 85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496827 9391062010 48.21
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496827 9391062010 89.53
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496828 9391062011 54.14
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496801 9391061253 18.89
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496826 9391062009 97.24
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496826 9391062009 180.59
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496799 9391061251 135.68
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496800 9391061252 256.7
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496801 9391061253 94.43
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496794 9391061221 32.14
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496797 9391061249 43.69
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496798 9391061250 19.85
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496792 9391061219 31.36
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496792 9391061219 31.36
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496793 9391061220 62.72
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496788 9391061214 32.14
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496790 9391061217 32.14
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496791 9391061218 93.31
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496783 9391061209 215.6
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496786 9391061212 32.14
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496787 9391061213 262.76
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25476147 9391082149 369.62
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25477294 9391083962 287.87
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25496782 9391061208 32.14
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25476147 9391082149 1013.01
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25476147 9391082149 629.71
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25476147 9391082149 369.61
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25472389 9391062358 64.48
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25476147 9391082149 3438.14
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25476147 9391082149 2180.53
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25472126 9391061237 54.76
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25472126 9391061237 101.69
85316 07/14/2026 AT&T 9011 25472130 9391061243 147.77
Expense Approval Report
CITY OF FORTUNA By (None)
Payment Dates 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85314 07/14/2026 ACCUSOURCEHR 105528 Data Security Fee 150 85315 07/14/2026 ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEM 101325 Park Deposit Refund 500 Amount
85353 07/14/2026 NYLEX.NET 17534 MS 365 CoPilot Subscription - Fraga 484 85354 07/14/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 287446 Cop Coil - PD 66.73 7/14/2026 4:14:51 PM Page 2 of 6
85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526351823 Police Mat Cleaning Service FY 26/27 59.36 85351 07/14/2026 NAPA AUTO PARTS FORTUNA 101658 Fuel Hoses/Clamps - General Services 19.84 85352 07/14/2026 NORMAN'S DRY CLEANERS 26183-881-A River Lodge Linen Service 34.4 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526331072 Toilet Paper - River Lodge 76.87 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526332727 River Lodge Linen Service 156.24 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526332727 River Lodge Linen Service 68.81 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526309599 Wastewater Linen Service 84.82 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526309608 Parks/Rink Linen Service 111.34 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526314993 Paper Towels - WWTP 53.17 85349 07/14/2026 MENDES SUPPLY INC M296513 Trash Can Liners - Special Events 293.42 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526309598 Corp Yard Linen Service 68.85 85350 07/14/2026 MISSION LINEN INDUS SERV 526309598 Corp Yard Linen Service 59.61 85348 07/14/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10779402 Pre-employment Physical - A Soli 1082.66 85348 07/14/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10779418 Pre-employment Physical - A Soli 717.53 85348 07/14/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A0238834 Pre-employment Physical - A Soli 801.25 85346 07/14/2026 IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, INC 3204631377 Lab Supplies 232.77 85347 07/14/2026 KADLE, JASON 071326 Equipment Loan 500 85348 07/14/2026 MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 10778448 Pre-employment Physical - A Soli 1631.52 85343 07/14/2026 HUMBOLDT FITNESS CHALLENGE 033126 Park Deposit Refund Less Processing Fee -25 85344 07/14/2026 HUMBOLDT TRANSIT AUTHORITY 2627CFRTS 2026/27 RTS JPA Contributions 214781 85345 07/14/2026 HUMMEL TIRE & WHEEL 290084 Tires - Parks 496.9 85341 07/14/2026 HELIX LABORATORIES INC 91892 Alka Mag Supply FY 26/27 9311.17 85342 07/14/2026 HONSAL, JODY 061526 Refund Summer Fun Week 7 150 85343 07/14/2026 HUMBOLDT FITNESS CHALLENGE 033126 Park Deposit Refund Less Processing Fee 750 85338 07/14/2026 GRAINGER 99771022863 Gaskets/Flanges - WWTP 110.98 85339 07/14/2026 GROCERY OUTLET 070226 Summer Fun Supplies 121.79 85340 07/14/2026 HACH COMPANY 15068512 Lab Supplies 352.16 85338 07/14/2026 GRAINGER 9971749800 Roller Chain/Spring Hinges - WWTP 230.99 85338 07/14/2026 GRAINGER 9972136916 Supplies - WWTP 816.18 85338 07/14/2026 GRAINGER 99771022863 Gaskets/Flanges - WWTP 110.97 85335 07/14/2026 FREEDOM FUEL 1018061 Equipment Fuel 46.06 85336 07/14/2026 GARCIA, RUBI 060326 Park Deposit Refund 500 85337 07/14/2026 GHD INC 380-0094335 US 101/12th Street Interchange PA & ED 60159.21 85332 07/14/2026 FORTUNA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE012826 Park Deposit Refund 250 85333 07/14/2026 FORTUNA FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 061026 Park Deposit Refund 250 85334 07/14/2026 FORTUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL 040226 Park Deposit Refund 250 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410196 Bushings - Parks 5.23 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410225 Cable Ties - General Services 46.37 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410246 Cut-off Wheels - Parks 13.12 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410175 Janitorial Supplies - Parks/RL/PD/CH 44.63 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410175 Janitorial Supplies - Parks/RL/PD/CH 7.65 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410175 Janitorial Supplies - Parks/RL/PD/CH 12.24 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410005 USBA Cable/Handle - Utilities 31.73 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410065 Right Angle Attachment - General Services 35.03 85331 07/14/2026 FORTUNA ACE HARDWARE 410175 Janitorial Supplies - Parks/RL/PD/CH 12.24 85329 07/14/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DB26060127 Cylinder Rental FY 25/26 37.3 85329 07/14/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DB26060127 Cylinder Rental FY 25/26 37.3 85330 07/14/2026 EVERBRIDGE INC MHQ30747 Nixle 360 Annual Software Subscription 5304.5 85328 07/14/2026 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RES 900267372 ArcGIS Annual Software Subscription 275 85329 07/14/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DB26060127 Cylinder Rental FY 25/26 37.3 85329 07/14/2026 EUREKA OXYGEN CO DB26060127 Cylinder Rental FY 25/26 37.3 85326 07/14/2026 ECO MEDICAL 47345 Medical Waste Disposal 49 85327 07/14/2026 ECOLAB 6360306531 River Lodge Sanitizer Chemicals FY 26/27 219 85328 07/14/2026 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RES 900267372 ArcGIS Annual Software Subscription 275 85324 07/14/2026 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 063026 1st Quarter Ending 6.30.26 SB1186 164 85324 07/14/2026 DIVISION OF THE STATE ARCHITECT 063026 1st Quarter Ending 6.30.26 SB1186 -147.6 85325 07/14/2026 DOWD, CHERYL 012126 Park Deposit Refund 250 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85323 07/14/2026 CIVICPLUS 369092 Annual Software Maintenance Fee - Parks/RL 8869.14 Amount
Grand Total: 354119.98
7/14/2026 4:14:51 PM Page 3 of 6
85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 21.75 85370 07/14/2026 WISE, ARIEL 120125 River Lodge Deposit Refund 500 85371 07/14/2026 WOODS PEST CONTROL 1393446 Police Pest Service FY 26/27 85 85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 21.75 85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 739.63 85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 739.61 85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 217.53 85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 130.52 85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 87.01 85368 07/14/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 586411191 Printer Leases FY 26/27 324.23 85368 07/14/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 586411191 Printer Leases FY 26/27 253.75 85369 07/14/2026 WEST COAST PAPER CO 14533532 Annual Copy Paper Supply 217.53 85366 07/14/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7683052255 Colored Paper/Calendar - Payroll 17.29 85367 07/14/2026 STOEL RIVES LLP 8130421 Legal Services - River Watch Lawsuit 3094 85368 07/14/2026 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 586411191 Printer Leases FY 26/27 831.73 85364 07/14/2026 SANTA ROSA UNIFORM & CARE 1534208 New Hire/Academy Uniforms - A Soli 474.67 85365 07/14/2026 SHERLOCK RECORDS MANAGEMENT 4907 Finance Record Storage Service FY 26/27 50 85366 07/14/2026 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT 7683052255 Colored Paper/Calendar - Payroll 107.24 85363 07/14/2026 RON DUPRATT FORD 160370A Tensioners - PD 132.43 85364 07/14/2026 SANTA ROSA UNIFORM & CARE 15341363 Sample Class A Uniform - PD 280.91 85364 07/14/2026 SANTA ROSA UNIFORM & CARE 15341462 Credit Sample Class A Uniform Return - PD -280.91 85361 07/14/2026 REMOTE SATELLITE SYSTEMS 136510 Police Satellite Phone Service FY 26/27 79 85362 07/14/2026 RESERVE ACCOUNT 07132026 Replenish Postage Machine 2000 85363 07/14/2026 RON DUPRATT FORD 160291A Chain/Bolt/Washer/Seal Assembly - PD 147.55 85359 07/14/2026 RAMIREZ, MIGUEL 041326 Park Deposit Refund 1500 85360 07/14/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 788760 Debris Disposal 35 85360 07/14/2026 RECOLOGY EEL RIVER 790708 Debris Disposal 20 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06269363 48780729363 31.47 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06269457 99509569457 33.47 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06269507 47733469507 1674.54 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06266485 44193066485 27.92 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06267872 67125257872 50.06 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06268379 51382078379 581.88 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06265127 43154195127 91.96 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06265729 75033105729 169.22 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06266230 40689526230 855.99 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06263994 28883393994 47.06 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06264082 45966674082 32.42 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06265020 63983385020 113.96 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06262728 48364062728 5.25 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06262970 93570722970 80.65 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06263045 45859733045 176.23 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06261200 81934311200 102.04 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06262034 98154202034 540.21 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06262501 10129392501 390.86 85356 07/14/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP 211515876 Plastic Pipe Shut Off Tool - Utilities 527.64 85356 07/14/2026 PACE SUPPLY CORP CM211515876 Credit Plastic Pipe Shut Off Tool - Utilities -456.46 85357 07/14/2026 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO 06260906 78346610906 53.21 85354 07/14/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 388422 Air Filter - Utilities 25.25 85355 07/14/2026 OSORIO-ALVARADO, JOCELYN 060226 Monday Club Deposit Refund Les Processing Fee 250 85355 07/14/2026 OSORIO-ALVARADO, JOCELYN 060226 Monday Club Deposit Refund Les Processing Fee -25 85354 07/14/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 387456 Manifold Set - PD 38 85354 07/14/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 387537 Antifreeze - PD 131.31 85354 07/14/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 387580 Camshaft Sensor - PD 27.1 Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) 85354 07/14/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 387424 Battery - Parks 164.68 85354 07/14/2026 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORE 387444 Credit Core Return - Parks -22 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026 100-6205-5450 Cell Phones 336.85
7/14/2026 4:14:51 PM Page 4 of 6
100-6205-1100 Cell Phones 22.76
100-6205-1500 Cell Phones 204.67
100-6205-2000 Cell Phones 1041.5
100-6205-3200 Cell Phones 118.35
100-6205-4000 Cell Phones 35.88
100-6205-4100 Cell Phones 145.15
100-6025-1200 Professional Services 50
100-6025-2000 Professional Services 59.36
100-6035-1600 Personnel Services 150
100-6035-2000 Personnel Services 4232.96
100-6200-2000 Telephone 687.4
100-6200-5400 Telephone 320.2
100-5710-5400 Software Maintenance 8869.14
100-5715-2000 Vehicle Repairs 543.12
100-5715-5450 Vehicle Repairs 639.58
100-5720-4100 Equipment Repair 19.84
100-5740-2000 Building Repair and Maintenance 85
100-5741-5450 Newburg Park Maintenance 5.23
100-5565-5450 Janitorial Supplies 118.99
100-5570-5450 Special Events 293.42
100-5705-1500 Equipment Maintenance 831.73
100-5705-2000 Equipment Maintenance 324.23
100-5705-5450 Equipment Maintenance 253.75
100-5710-2000 Software Maintenance 5304.5
100-5500-4000 Department Supplies 484
100-5500-4100 Department Supplies 187.55
100-5500-5400 Department Supplies 130.52
100-5500-5450 Department Supplies 59.18
100-5565-1500 Janitorial Supplies 12.24
100-5565-2000 Janitorial Supplies 44.63
100-2220 Refundable Park Deposits 4500
100-4300 Park Use Fees -25
100-4310 Summer Camps Revenue 150
100-5500-1200 Department Supplies 17.29
100-5500-1500 Department Supplies 217.53
100-5500-2000 Department Supplies 692.2
Grand Total: 354120
Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
100-1150 A/R Equipment Loans 1000
100-1610 Prepaid Postage 2000
100-1680 Distributed Office Supplies 107.24
100-1684 Distributed Telephone 409.35
160 - Riverlodge Fund 11976.1
210 - Solid Waste Fund 104
270 - STIP/TEA Fund 60159.21
280 - Gas Tax Fund 236
500 - Water Fund 5985.21
550 - Wastewater Fund 16587.33
590 - TDA Transit Fund 214834.1
670 - Rancho Bueno Vista Fund 47.06
671 - Kenwood Meadows Fund 80.65
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 43815.49
120 - Development & Building Fund 278.42
125 - ADA Compliance Fund 16.4
671-6505-6510 Utility - General & Electric 80.65
Grand Total: 354120
7/14/2026 4:14:51 PM Page 5 of 6
550-6210-6700 Internet Service 369.62
550-6505-6600 Utility - General & Electric 86.68
590-5500-5000 Department Supplies 21.75
590-6200-5000 Telephone 31.36
590-6620-5050 Humboldt Transit 214781
670-6505-6505 Utility - General & Electric 47.06
550-5555-6600 Plant Chemicals 9311.17
550-5557-6600 Lab Supplies 584.93
550-5710-6700 Software Maintenance 275
550-6025-6600 Professional Services 3094
550-6200-6500 Telephone 306.45
550-6205-6700 Cell Phones 449.13
500-6205-6300 Cell Phones 435.35
500-6210-6300 Internet Service 369.61
500-6505-6000 Utility - General & Electric 3712.96
550-5500-6500 Department Supplies 37.3
550-5500-6600 Department Supplies 1333.44
550-5500-6700 Department Supplies 739.61
500-5500-6100 Department Supplies 128.64
500-5500-6300 Department Supplies 739.63
500-5710-6300 Software Maintenance 275
500-5715-6100 Vehicle Repairs 25.25
500-5900-6100 Tools & Small Equipment 71.18
500-6200-6100 Telephone 96.62
210-5752-5300 Illegal Dumping 55
270-6005-9112 Engineering Services 60159.21
280-5265-4200 Miscellaneous Benefits 20
280-6505-4200 Utility - General & Electric 216
500-5265-6100 Miscellaneous Benefits 20
500-5500-6000 Department Supplies 110.97
160-6200-5700 Telephone 32.14
160-6200-5800 Telephone 411.51
160-6205-5800 Cell Phones 50.07
160-6210-5800 Internet Service 629.71
160-6505-5700 Utility - General & Electric 169.22
210-5735-5300 Janitorial Services - HHW 49
160-4330 River Lodge Rental Fees -25
160-5500-5800 Department Supplies 21.75
160-5547-5800 User Group Linen 156.24
160-5565-5800 Janitorial Supplies 192.32
160-5575-5800 Kitchen Chemical 219
160-5710-5800 Software Maintenance 8869.14
120-6200-3000 Telephone 18.89
120-6205-3000 Cell Phones 172.52
125-2470 SB 1186 State Architect 164
125-4081 SB 1186 Disability Access -147.6
160-2221 Monday Club Deposits 750
160-2222 River Lodge Deposits 500
100-6210-5450 Internet Service 1013.01
100-6220-2000 CLETS Service 287.87
100-6505-5450 Utility - General & Electric 745.83
100-7015-2000 Dues & Subscriptions 79
100-7220-5400 Summer Fun 121.79
120-5500-3000 Department Supplies 87.01
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026 Account Summary
Account NumberAccount Name Payment Amount
100-6210-1500 Internet Service 3438.14
100-6210-2000 Internet Service 3449.51
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Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/14/2026 - 7/14/2026 Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 354120
Grand Total: 354120
Consent Agenda Item 3i

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Astor Drainage Benefit District STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Astor Drainage Benefit Assessment District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Astor Drainage Benefit District was formed by Council Ordinance 2009-677, with Resolution 2009-01 in March 2009 to support the annual operations and maintenance of a Storm Water Detention Basin. The maintenance district serves Lots 1 through 24 of the Astor subdivision. The 24 affected lot owners have been and will continue to be assessed the levy. The Fee will change if the service area is enlarged to include additional parcels or if parcels within the the service area are further subdivided or developed with more than one single family residence. In either case, the yearly user fee will be reapportioned appropriately.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $118.25 per parcel, which is the same amount as last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Astor Drainage Benefit Assessment District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits $ 100.00 $ 4.17
Materials & Supplies - -
Administration 30.00 1.25
Depreciation 2,707.00 112.79
Total 2,837.00 118.21
Capital Equipment Replacement
Site Improvements - -
Establish Operating Reserve - -
Total Annual Estimate 2,837.00 118.21
Adjustment for Engineer's minimum - -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 1.00 0.04
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results - -
Total Annual Assessment $ 2,838.00 $ 118.25
Previous Assessments
2019-20 2,837.04 118.21 24 Lots
2020-21 2,837.04 118.21 24 Lots
2021-22 2,838.00 118.25 24 Lots
2022-23 2,838.00 118.25 24 Lots
2023-24 2,838.00 118.25 24 Lots
2024-25 2,838.00 118.25 24 Lots
2025-26 2,838.00 118.25 24 Lots

ASTOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Supplies - - -
Repairs - - -
Administration 31.00 30.00 1.00
Depreciation 2,707.00 2,707.00 -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 2,838.00 2,837.00 1.00 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Supplies - - -
Repairs - - -
Administration 30.00 30.00 -
Depreciation 2,707.00 2,707.00 -
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 2,837.00 2,837.00 - Notes:

Engineer's estimated minimum per parcel. $ 118.01
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

ASTOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3j

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Astor Sewer Maintenance District STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Astor Sewer Maintenance Assessment District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Astor Sewer Maintenance District was formed by Council Ordinance 2009-677, with Resolution 2009-02 in March 2009 to support the annual operations and maintenance of a Force Main Subsystem. The maintenance district serves Lots 1 through 22 of the Astor subdivision. The 22 affected lot owners will be assessed the levy. The Fee will change if the service area is enlarged to include additional parcels or if parcels within the the service area are further subdivided or developed with more than one single family residence. In either case, the yearly user fee will be reapportioned appropriately.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $269.34 per parcel, which is the same amount as last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Astor Sewer Maintenance Assessment District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits $ 4,075.00 $ 185.23
Materials & Supplies - -
Utilities 265.00 12.05
Administration 255.00 11.59
Depreciation 800.00 36.36
Total 5,395.00 245.23
Capital Equipment Replacement
Equipment - -
Total Annual Estimate 5,395.00 245.23
Adjustment for Engineers minimum 0.48 0.02
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 231.00 10.50
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 299.00 13.59
Total Annual Assessment $ 5,925.48 $ 269.34
Previous Assessments
2019-20 5,925.26 269.33 22 Lots
2020-21 6,149.00 279.50 22 Lots
2021-22 5,925.26 269.33 22 Lots
2022-23 5,925.26 269.33 22 Lots
2023-24 5,925.48 269.34 22 Lots
2024-25 5,925.48 269.34 22 Lots
2025-26 5,925.48 269.34 22 Lots

ASTOR FORCE MAIN SUBSYSTEM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 3,875.00 3,875.00 -
Utilities - 253.00 (253.00)
Materials & Supplies - - -
Repairs - - -
Administration 256.00 255.00 1.00
Depreciation 1,283.00 800.00 483.00
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 5,414.00 5,183.00 231.00 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 4,075.00 4,075.00 -
Utilities 164.00 265.00 (101.00)
Materials & Supplies - - -
Repairs - - -
Administration 255.00 255.00 -
Depreciation 1,200.00 800.00 400.00
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 5,694.00 5,395.00 299.00 Notes:

Engineer's estimated minimum per parcel. $ 269.34
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

ASTOR FORCE MAIN SUBSYSTEM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3k

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Dove Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Dove Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Dove Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District was formed by Council Resolution 2005-14 in March 2005 to support the annual operations and maintenance of the Storm Water Detention Basin. The maintenance district serves Lots 1 through 26 of the Dove subdivision.

All 26 lot owners will be assessed the levy. The Fee will change if the service area is enlarged to include additional parcels or if parcels within the service area are further subdivided or developed with more than one single family residence. In either case, the yearly user fee will be reapportioned appropriately.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $41.27 per parcel, which is the same amount as last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Dove Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits $ 100.00 $ 3.85
Materials & Supplies - -
Administration 30.00 1.15
Depreciation 941.00 36.19
Total 1,071.00 41.19
Capital Equipment Replacement
Site Improvements - -
Total Annual Estimate 1,071.00 41.19
Adjustment for prior assessment - -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 1.00 0.04
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 1.00 0.04
Total Annual Assessment $ 1,073.00 $ 41.27
Previous Assessments
2019-20 1,070.94 41.19 26 Lots
2020-21 1,070.94 41.19 26 Lots
2021-22 1,073.02 41.27 26 Lots
2022-23 1,073.02 41.27 26 Lots
2023-24 1,073.02 41.27 26 Lots
2024-25 1,073.02 41.27 26 Lots
2025-26 1,073.02 41.27 26 Lots

DOVE SUBDIVISION STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Materials & Supplies - - -
Administration 32.00 31.00 1.00
Depreciation 941.00 941.00 -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 1,073.00 1,072.00 1.00 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Materials & Supplies - - -
Administration 31.00 30.00 1.00
Depreciation 941.00 941.00 -
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 1,072.00 1,071.00 1.00 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

DOVE SUBDIVISION STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3l

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Forest Hills Estates Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Forest Hills Estates Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Forest Hills Estates Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District was formed by Council Resolution 2003-03 in February 2003 to support the annual operations and maintenance of the Storm Water Detention Basin. The maintenance district serves Lots 1 through 47 of the Forest Hills Estates subdivision. All 47 lot owners will be assessed the levy. The Fee will change if the service area is enlarged to include additional parcels or if parcels within the the service area are further subdivided or developed with more than one single family residence. In either case, the yearly user fee will be reapportioned appropriately.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $125.11 per parcel, which represents an increase of $1.28 from last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Forest Hills Estates Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits $ 4,075.00 $ 86.70
Materials & Supplies - -
Repairs & Maintenance - -
Administration 235.00 5.00
Depreciation 1,695.00 36.06
Total 6,005.00 127.77
Capital Equipment Replacement
Site Improvements - -
Establish Operating Reserve - -
Total Annual Estimate 6,005.00 127.77
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results (127.00) (2.70)
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 2.00 0.04
Total Annual Assessment $ 5,880.00 $ 125.11
Previous Assessments
2019-20 5,820.01 123.83 47 Lots
2020-21 5,820.01 123.83 47 Lots
2021-22 5,820.01 123.83 47 Lots
2022-23 5,820.01 123.83 47 Lots
2023-24 5,820.01 123.83 47 Lots
2024-25 5,820.01 123.83 47 Lots
2025-26 5,820.01 123.83 47 Lots

FOREST HILLS ESTATES STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 3,875.00 3,875.00 -
Materials & Supplies - 127.00 (127.00)
Repairs & Maintenance - - -
Administration 237.00 237.00 -
Depreciation 1,695.00 1,695.00 -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 5,807.00 5,934.00 (127.00) 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 4,075.00 4,075.00 -
Materials & Supplies - - -
Repairs & Maintenance - - -
Administration 237.00 235.00 2.00
Depreciation 1,695.00 1,695.00 -
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 6,007.00 6,005.00 2.00 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

FOREST HILLS ESTATES STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3m

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Forest Hills Estates Water Booster Station Maintenance District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Forest Hills Estates Water Booster Station Maintenance District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Forest Hills Estates Water Booster Station Maintenance District was formed by Council Resolution 2003-02 in February 2003 to support the annual operations and maintenance of the Water Booster Station. The maintenance district serves Lots 1 through 40 of the Forest Hills Estates subdivision. All 40 lot owners will be assessed the levy. The fee will change if the service area is enlarged to include additional parcels or if parcels within the service areas are further subdivided or developed with more than one single family residence. In either case, the yearly user fee will be reapportioned appropriately.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $378.28 per parcel, which represents a decrease of $106.50 from last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Forest Hills Estates Water Booster Station Maintenance District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits 11,390.00 284.75
Repairs & Maintenance 2,000.00 50.00
Utilities 5,000.00 125.00
Administration 260.00 6.50
Depreciation 8,000.00 200.00
Total 26,650.00 666.25
Capital Equipment Replacement
Equipment - -
Total Annual Estimate 26,650.00 666.25
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results (11,519.00) (287.98) Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results - -
Total Annual Assessment $ 15,131.00 $ 378.28
Previous Assessments
2019-20 12,641.20 316.03 40 Lots
2020-21 10,729.20 268.23 40 Lots
2021-22 11,278.00 281.95 40 Lots
2022-23 23,543.20 588.58 40 Lots
2023-24 21,842.00 546.05 40 Lots
2024-25 19,992.00 499.80 40 Lots
2025-26 19,391.20 484.78 40 Lots

FOREST HILLS ESTATES BOOSTER STATION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Interest Income (10,327.00) - (10,327.00)
Salaries & Benefits 10,850.00 10,850.00 -
Repairs & Maintenance - 1,000.00 (1,000.00)
Utilities 6,208.00 6,400.00 (192.00)
Administration 260.00 260.00 -
Depreciation 8,000.00 8,000.00 -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 14,991.00 26,510.00 (11,519.00) 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 11,390.00 11,390.00 -
Repairs & Maintenance 1,000.00 2,000.00 (1,000.00)
Utilities 6,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00
Administration 260.00 260.00 -
Depreciation 8,000.00 8,000.00 -
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 26,650.00 26,650.00 - FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

FOREST HILLS ESTATES BOOSTER STATION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3n

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Gulliksen Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Gulliksen Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Gulliksen Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District was formed by Council Resolution 2006-04 in February 2006 to support the annual operations and maintenance of the Storm Water Detention Basin. The maintenance district serves Lots 20 through 34 and lots 40 through 45 of the Gulliksen subdivision phases 2 and 3. All 21 lot owners will be assessed the levy. The Fee will change if the service area is enlarged to include additional parcels or if parcels within the service area are further subdivided or developed with more than one single family residence. In either case, the yearly user fee will be reapportioned appropriately.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $99.90 per parcel, which represents a decrease of $0.05 from last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Gulliksen Subdivision Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits $ 100.00 $ 4.76
Materials & Supplies - -
Administration 30.00 1.43
Depreciation 2,068.00 98.48
Total 2,198.00 104.67
Capital Equipment Replacement
Site Improvements - -
Total Annual Estimate 2,198.00 104.67
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results (300.00) (14.29)
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 200.00 9.52
Total Annual Assessment $ 2,098.00 $ 99.90
Previous Assessments
2019-20 2,396.94 114.14 21 Lots
2020-21 2,396.94 114.14 21 Lots
2021-22 2,198.07 104.67 21 Lots
2022-23 2,198.07 104.67 21 Lots
2023-24 2,198.07 104.67 21 Lots
2024-25 2,198.07 104.67 21 Lots
2025-26 2,098.95 99.95 21 Lots

GULLIKSEN SUBDIVISION STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Materials & Supplies - 300.00 (300.00)
Administration 30.00 30.00 -
Depreciation 2,068.00 2,068.00 -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 2,198.00 2,498.00 (300.00) 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Materials & Supplies 200.00 - 200.00
Administration 30.00 30.00 -
Depreciation 2,068.00 2,068.00 -
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 2,398.00 2,198.00 200.00 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

GULLIKSEN SUBDIVISION STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3o

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Kenwood Meadows Sewer Maintenance District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Kenwood Meadows Sewer Maintenance District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Kenwood Meadows Sewer Maintenance District was formed by Council Resolution 97-12 in June of 1997 to support the annual operations and maintenance of the Sewer Lift Station and Sewer Pressure Main. The maintenance district serves Lots 20 through 38 of Phase 2 and Lots 39 through 51 of Phase 3 of Kenwood Meadows Subdivision. Per the original resolution, the costs of operating and maintaining the lift station and pressure main will be borne by the developed parcels within the subdivision. At this time, there are 30 parcels that are either developed or currently being developed, 19 in Phase 2 and 11 in Phase 3.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $154.47 per parcel which represents a decrease of $2.40 from last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Kenwood Meadows Sewer Maintenance District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits 4,075.00 135.83
Materials & Supplies - -
Utilities 750.00 25.00
Administration 260.00 8.67
Depreciation 565.00 18.83
Total 5,650.00 188.33
Capital Equipment Replacement
Site Improvements - -
Total Annual Estimate 5,650.00 188.33
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results (1,751.00) (58.37) Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 735.00 24.50
Total Annual Assessment $ 4,634.00 $ 154.47
Previous Assessments
2019-20 8,183.10 272.77 30 Lots
2020-21 8,201.10 273.37 30 Lots
2021-22 4,415.10 147.17 30 Lots
2022-23 2,964.00 98.80 30 Lots
2023-24 4,359.00 145.30 30 Lots
2024-25 5,951.10 198.37 30 Lots
2025-26 4,706.10 156.87 30 Lots

KENWOOD MEADOWS SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 3,875.00 3,875.00 -
Materials & Supplies - - -
Utilities 887.00 1,200.00 (313.00)
Administration 257.00 260.00 (3.00)
Depreciation 565.00 2,000.00 (1,435.00)
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 5,584.00 7,335.00 (1,751.00) 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 4,075.00 4,075.00 -
Materials & Supplies - - -
Utilities 950.00 750.00 200.00
Administration 260.00 260.00 -
Depreciation 1,100.00 565.00 535.00
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 6,385.00 5,650.00 735.00 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

KENWOOD MEADOWS SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3p

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Rancho Buena Vista Maintenance District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Rancho Buena Vista Maintenance District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Rancho Buena Vista Maintenance District was formed by Council Resolution 92-09 in February of 1992 to support the annual operations and maintenance of the Sewer Lift Station, Sewer Pressure Line and the Retention Basin. There are 28 lots in this maintenance district. All 28 lot owners will be assessed the levy.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $203.86 per parcel, which represents a decrease of $27.64 from last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Rancho Buena Vista Maintenance District.

Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits $ 4,075.00 $ 145.54
Utilities 400.00 14.29
Materials & Supplies - -
Repairs & Maintenance - -
Administration 260.00 9.29
Depreciation 1,614.00 57.64
Total 6,349.00 226.75
Capital Equipment Replacement
Site Improvements - -
Total Annual Estimate 6,349.00 226.75
Adjustment for prior Assessment - -
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results (741.00) (26.46)
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 100.00 3.57
Total Annual Assessment $ 5,708.00 $ 203.86
Previous Assessments
2019-20 6,154.96 219.82 28 Lots
2020-21 6,149.92 219.64 28 Lots
2021-22 5,986.96 213.82 28 Lots
2022-23 6,245.96 223.07 28 Lots
2023-24 6,212.92 221.89 28 Lots
2024-25 6,191.08 221.11 28 Lots
2025-26 6,482.00 231.50 28 Lots

RANCHO BUENA VISTA MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 3,875.00 3,875.00 -
Utilities 502.00 480.00 22.00
Materials & Supplies - - -
Repairs & Maintenance - - -
Administration 257.00 260.00 (3.00)
Depreciation 854.00 1,614.00 (760.00)
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 5,488.00 6,229.00 (741.00) 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 4,075.00 4,075.00 -
Utilities 500.00 400.00 100.00
Materials & Supplies - - -
Repairs & Maintenance - - -
Administration 260.00 260.00 -
Depreciation 1,614.00 1,614.00 -
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 6,449.00 6,349.00 100.00 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

RANCHO BUENA VISTA MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3q

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Aaron Felmlee, Finance Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Property Tax Assessment for Wright Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Wright Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Wright Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District was formed by Council Resolution 2010-12 in February 2012 to support the annual operations and maintenance of the Storm Water Detention Basin. The maintenance district serves Lots 1 through 10 of the Wright subdivision. All 10 lot owners will be assessed the levy. The Fee will change if the service area is enlarged to include additional parcels or if parcels within the the service area are further subdivided or developed with more than one single family residence. In either case, the yearly user fee will be reapportioned appropriately.

Staff has estimated that the assessment for the 2026-27 fiscal year should be $181.76 per parcel, which is the same as last year’s assessment.

Staff has included a copy of the rate calculation for your review.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve the 2026-27 Property Tax Assessment for the Wright Storm Water Detention Basin Maintenance District. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Assessment Rate Calculation
Annual Per
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget: Total Parcel
Operation & Maintenance
Salaries & Benefits $ 100.00 $ 10.00
Materials & Supplies - -
Administration 30.00 3.00
Depreciation 920.00 92.00
Total 1,050.00 105.00
Capital Equipment Replacement
Site Improvements - -
Establish Operating Reserve - -
Total Annual Estimate 1,050.00 105.00
Adjustment for Engineers minimum 1,539.60 153.96
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results (772.00) (77.20)
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results - -
Total Annual Assessment $ 1,817.60 $ 181.76
Previous Assessments
2019-20 1,820.00 182.00 10 Lots
2020-21 1,818.00 181.80 10 Lots
2021-22 1,821.00 182.10 10 Lots
2022-23 1,821.00 182.10 10 Lots
2023-24 1,821.00 182.10 10 Lots
2024-25 1,821.00 182.10 10 Lots
2025-26 1,817.60 181.76 10 Lots

WRIGHT STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
2024-25 Actual Results Actual Estimated Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Materials & Supplies - - -
Repairs - - -
Administration 28.00 28.00 -
Depreciation 921.00 1,693.00 (772.00)
Adjustment for 2024-25 Actual Results 1,049.00 1,821.00 (772.00) 2025-26 Estimated Results Estimated Budget Difference
Salaries & Benefits 100.00 100.00 -
Materials & Supplies - - -
Repairs - - -
Administration 30.00 30.00 -
Depreciation 920.00 920.00 -
Adjustment for 2025-26 Estimated Results 1,050.00 1,050.00 - Notes:

Engineer's estimated minimum per parcel. $ 181.76
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

WRIGHT STORM WATER BASIN DETENTION DISTRICT

CALCULATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Consent Agenda Item 3r

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brian Issa, Public Works Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen. City Manager
SUBJECT: Review, Approve and Authorize Submission City of Fortuna’s Response to Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Report “Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems”
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Review, approve, and authorize submission of the City of Fortuna’s response to the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury report titled “Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems,” released June 17, 2026.

Upon approval, staff is authorized to submit the City’s response to the Presiding Judge of the Humboldt County Superior Court and the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury, and to take any related filing or administrative steps required by law.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury released the report “Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems” on June 17, 2026. Under California Penal Code Section 933, the City Council, as the governing body of a public agency, is required to respond to the applicable findings and recommendations no later than 90 days after submission of the report. The report addresses long-term funding, rate planning, public communication, and infrastructure investment for water and wastewater utilities, including findings and recommendations directed to the City of Fortuna. The attached response generally agrees with the Grand Jury’s emphasis on long-term financial planning, regular infrastructure investment, public communication, and periodic rate evaluation, while providing additional context regarding the City’s operational, regulatory, financial, and organizational realities.

The response acknowledges the importance of maintaining safe and reliable water and wastewater service, recognizes the effects of deferred rate adjustments and infrastructure needs, and identifies actions already implemented by the City, including completion of the 2024 rate study, adoption of rate adjustments, continued public communication, updated capital improvement planning, and pursuit of grant and low-interest financing opportunities.

Key Response Points:

Consent Agenda Item 3r

• The City agrees that Public Works and utility staff have worked to maintain safe and reliable service.
• The City agrees that public communication regarding utility finances, infrastructure needs, and future rate impacts is important.
• The City agrees that aging infrastructure requires rehabilitation, replacement, and modernization.
• The City partially disagrees with one finding to clarify that planning, engineering, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement activities continued between the 2006-2011 and 2024 rate studies.
• The City intends to complete a subsequent water and wastewater rate study allowing presentation to City Council no later than April 15, 2029.

The draft response has been reviewed by the City Attorney for legal sufficiency and is presented for City Council consideration and approval.

Conclusion:

Approval of the response will allow the City to meet its obligation to respond to the Civil Grand Jury and will document the City’s continued commitment to safe, reliable, financially sustainable, and resilient water and wastewater services.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no direct financial impact associated with approving and submitting the City’s response.

The underlying subject matter of the report relates to long-term water and wastewater financial planning, capital improvement needs, rate evaluation, grant funding, principal forgiveness, lowinterest financing, and continued investment in utility infrastructure.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Approve and authorize submission of the City of Fortuna response to the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury report “Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems”; to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the approved response to the Presiding Judge of the Humboldt County Superior Court and the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury; and to direct staff to place a copy of the approved response on file with the City Clerk and the Office of the Humboldt County Clerk, where it shall remain on file as required by Penal Code section 933.

Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A. City of Fortuna Response to Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Report “Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems” Attachment B. Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Report “Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems”
City of Fortuna Response to Humboldt
County Civil Grand Jury Report
Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems (Released June 17, 2026)
Introduction
The City of Fortuna appreciates the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury's attention to the longterm sustainability of water and wastewater utilities throughout Humboldt County. The Report highlights important challenges facing local utility providers, including aging infrastructure, increasing regulatory requirements, inflationary pressures, climate-related risks, workforce limitations, and the difficulty small communities face in maintaining critical public utility systems.

The City generally agrees that long-term financial planning, regular infrastructure investment, and periodic rate evaluations are necessary to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater services. The City also recognizes that deferred maintenance and inadequate capital investment can increase costs over time and reduce operational flexibility.

At the same time, the City believes additional context is necessary regarding the financial, operational, regulatory, and organizational realities that influenced past policy decisions and the significant corrective actions now underway.

Response to Key Findings
Finding F1
Grand Jury Finding: Both the Fortuna Public Works Department and the McKinleyville Community Services District are working diligently to ensure water and wastewater services continue to be available for users.

Response: Agree.

The City agrees with this finding. The City recognizes and appreciates the efforts of Public Works staff, utility operators, maintenance personnel, administrative staff, consultants, and partner agencies who work daily to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater service despite increasing regulatory requirements, aging infrastructure, staffing challenges, and financial constraints. The City remains committed to supporting these efforts through capital investment, workforce development, long-term planning, and ongoing operational improvements.

Finding F2
Grand Jury Finding: Despite considerable efforts of many water districts to communicate with users, people are often unaware of rate increases until a larger bill arrives.

Response: Agree.

The City agrees that utility rate structures, capital funding requirements, regulatory obligations, and rate adjustment processes can be difficult for customers to follow. While the City conducted public outreach during the 2024 rate study and Proposition 218 process, the City recognizes that additional communication and public education regarding utility finances, infrastructure needs, and future rate impacts can improve public understanding. The City intends to continue expanding public outreach efforts regarding future utility planning and rate-setting activities.

Finding F3
Grand Jury Finding: Fortuna's infrastructure is aging faster than it is being upgraded, therefore creating greater maintenance costs and deterioration of the system.

Response: Agree.

The City agrees that portions of its water and wastewater infrastructure are aging and require significant rehabilitation, replacement, or modernization. The City's 2024 Water and Wastewater User Rate Study and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program identified substantial infrastructure needs throughout both utility systems. Deferred replacement of aging assets can increase maintenance costs, service disruptions, operational risks, and long-term replacement costs. To address these challenges, the City has adopted a Capital Improvement Program identifying more than $60 million in planned water and wastewater investments and continues to pursue grants, financing, and project delivery opportunities to address critical system needs.

Finding F4
Grand Jury Finding: Municipalities and districts which fail to provide adequate funding for water and wastewater systems may incur higher maintenance costs which negatively affects the amount of money available for upgrades.

Response: Agree.

The City agrees that inadequate funding of utility systems can lead to deferred maintenance, increased repair costs, emergency response expenditures, and reduced ability to fund planned capital improvements. Utility rates, reserves, grants, and financing mechanisms must collectively support both current operations and long-term infrastructure replacement needs.

The City has taken corrective action through adoption of updated utility rates, long-term capital planning, and pursuit of external funding sources to improve the financial sustainability of both enterprise funds.

Finding F5
Grand Jury Finding: The City of Fortuna failed to complete a five-year plan during an 18-year period, contributing to insufficient system upgrades and a greater cost burden for maintenance.

Response: Partially disagree.

The City agrees that regular updates to long-range utility planning and financial planning documents are important and that such updates support effective asset management, capital investment, and financial sustainability. The City partially disagrees, however, with any implication that the absence of a single five-year plan was the sole or primary cause of insufficient system upgrades or increased maintenance costs.

The City recognizes that there was a significant period between adoption of the 2006 utility rate study and adoption of the subsequent Water and Wastewater User Rate Study in 2024. The 2006 rate study included a series of scheduled rate adjustments that were implemented through 2011, after which no additional rate study was adopted until 2024. However, during this period the City continued to undertake planning, engineering, budgeting, regulatory compliance, asset management, and capital improvement activities to support operation of its utility systems.

Infrastructure investment decisions during this period were influenced by multiple factors, including available funding, affordability considerations, regulatory requirements, staffing capacity, permitting constraints, inflation, construction cost escalation, and evolving infrastructure priorities. While the absence of an updated rate study may have limited the City's ability to fully evaluate long-term revenue needs and capital funding requirements, it was not the sole factor affecting the timing and implementation of infrastructure improvements.

The City agrees that more frequent updates to utility planning and financial planning documents would have been beneficial and has taken corrective action through completion of the 2024 Water and Wastewater User Rate Study, adoption of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program, initiation of a new Water System Master Plan, and continued long-range wastewater planning efforts.

Finding F6
Grand Jury Finding: The City of Fortuna did not raise its rates for water and wastewater between 2011 and 2024 while operating costs steadily rose, resulting in the City having to delay needed infrastructure improvements.

Response: Agree.

The City agrees that water and wastewater rates remained substantially unchanged during this period despite rising operating costs, inflation, regulatory requirements, construction costs, and infrastructure needs. The 2024 Water and Wastewater User Rate Study concluded that existing revenues were insufficient to support long-term operational, reserve, debt service, and capital improvement needs.

The City agrees that the absence of periodic rate adjustments contributed to financial constraints that affected the timing and implementation of infrastructure improvements. The City has since implemented corrective actions through completion of a comprehensive utility rate study, adoption of multi-year rate adjustments, completion of the Proposition 218 process, adoption of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and continued pursuit of grants and low-interest financing.

Response to Recommendations
Recommendation R1
Grand Jury Recommendation: The Fortuna City Council commission a new water rate study to be completed and presented to the City Council no later than April 15, 2029.

Response: Recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.

The City agrees that periodic utility rate studies are an important component of sound utility financial management. The City completed a comprehensive Water and Wastewater User Rate Study in 2024 and has adopted a multi-year rate adjustment program based on the findings of that study. Consistent with the City's commitment to conduct comprehensive utility rate reviews at least once every five years, the City intends to commission and complete a subsequent comprehensive water and wastewater rate study on a schedule that will allow presentation to the City Council no later than April 15, 2029.

Recommendation R2
Grand Jury Recommendation: The Fortuna City Council communicate to customers that the future rate study may recommend additional rate increases beginning in Fiscal Year 2029-30 to maintain and upgrade water and sewer systems.

Response: Recommendation has been implemented and will continue to be implemented.

The City agrees that proactive communication regarding future utility costs, infrastructure needs, regulatory requirements, and long-term financial planning is important. The City currently communicates this information through public meetings, City Council agenda materials, budget discussions, capital improvement planning documents, utility rate studies, Proposition 218 proceedings when applicable, the City's website, and other public communication channels. The City intends to continue providing information regarding future utility planning, infrastructure needs, and potential rate impacts through these established public processes.

Recommendation R3
Grand Jury Recommendation: Following completion of the 2029 rate study, the Fortuna City Council should undertake enhanced public outreach regarding the study results and the potential need for future rate adjustments.

Response: Recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented in the future.

The City agrees that public understanding of utility finances, infrastructure needs, and ratesetting considerations is important. Following completion of the next utility rate study, the City intends to communicate study results through the City's normal public communication and public meeting processes, consistent with applicable legal requirements and City practices.

Depending on the results of the study and the complexity of any proposed rate adjustments, additional workshops or other public outreach efforts may be conducted as needed to ensure transparency in the rate-setting process. The City anticipates conducting this outreach in connection with the presentation of the next rate study and any related rate-setting process, and in any event before Council consideration of any future rate adjustment arising from that study.

Additional Context
Affordability Considerations
The City recognizes the substantial impact utility costs can have on households, particularly lowincome residents, seniors, and families on fixed incomes.

While infrastructure investment is necessary, utility affordability remains an important consideration in all rate-setting decisions. The City must balance regulatory compliance, infrastructure reliability, financial sustainability, and customer affordability.

The City's 2024 Rate Study evaluated affordability as part of the utility rate-setting process.

Using the representative residential customer consumption assumptions contained in the Rate Study, the combined annual water and wastewater cost for a typical residential customer is approximately $1,705.08. Based on the 2024 American Community Survey estimate of approximately $62,289 median household income for the City of Fortuna, this represents approximately 2.7 percent of median household income.

The City recognizes that affordability is commonly evaluated using household-income-based metrics and that this level exceeds some commonly cited affordability benchmarks. At the same time, both California affordability guidance and industry best practices recognize that affordability metrics are only one factor in evaluating utility rates and must be considered alongside infrastructure replacement needs, regulatory compliance obligations, operational reliability, reserve requirements, and long-term system sustainability. Consistent with American Water Works Association (AWWA) guidance and State Water Resources Control Board affordability considerations, the City evaluates both affordability impacts and the financial resources necessary to provide safe, reliable, and compliant utility service.

Future affordability will also be influenced by the outcome of the NPDES Compliance Project.

The ultimate project cost, final regulatory requirements, and the amount of funding received through State Revolving Fund low-interest loans, principal-forgiveness funding, and other grant sources remain under development. As a result, future rate impacts beyond the 2027 budget year remain uncertain and will depend substantially on the final project scope and funding package. The City will continue to pursue external funding opportunities to minimize the financial impact on ratepayers whenever possible.

This balance is often one of the most challenging responsibilities facing local governments operating public utility systems.

Organizational Capacity Challenges
Like many small and rural communities, the City has experienced employee turnover in key management, engineering, operations, and administrative positions over time. Employee turnover can significantly affect an agency's ability to develop projects, prepare grant applications, complete environmental review and permitting, prepare bid documents, administer construction contracts, and manage complex capital improvement programs.

Recent City Council budget discussions identified workforce recruitment and retention as a significant organizational challenge. Staff presentations reported turnover approaching 30 percent among full-time employees and substantially higher turnover among part-time employees during FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. Staff also reported that recruitment, onboarding, and training costs associated with employee turnover exceeded $100,000 during the year.

The City has experienced particular difficulty recruiting and retaining specialized and licensed positions, including public safety, building inspection, engineering, operations, and technical classifications. Staff reports identified compensation disparities relative to neighboring jurisdictions and challenges recruiting qualified candidates for positions requiring professional certifications, licenses, or specialized technical expertise.

As a result, the City has often relied on outside engineers, technical consultants, legal specialists, grant administrators, and construction management professionals to advance critical water and wastewater projects. While these services are frequently necessary to maintain project schedules and meet regulatory requirements, they also increase overall project costs.

The City notes that organizational capacity constraints are an often-overlooked challenge facing smaller local agencies. In addition to inflation, regulatory complexity, and aging infrastructure, limited staffing resources can affect the pace at which projects are developed and delivered.

While inflation and construction market conditions have substantially increased project costs, the City has also experienced periods of turnover in key technical and management positions.

For smaller agencies, the loss of institutional knowledge and project management capacity can delay project delivery, extend project development timelines, and increase reliance on outside professional services. These conditions can affect project costs and may expose deferred projects to additional inflation, changing regulatory requirements, and evolving construction market conditions.

The City continues to build and retain institutional knowledge while strategically utilizing outside expertise when needed to protect public health, maintain compliance, and deliver critical infrastructure projects.

NPDES Compliance Project
A significant portion of the City's wastewater capital needs is associated with the NPDES Compliance Project. Unlike many capital improvement projects that are undertaken primarily to address aging infrastructure or operational deficiencies, this project is driven largely by wastewater discharge requirements established and enforced by state regulatory agencies.

While the City has evaluated multiple alternatives to achieve compliance, the level of treatment ultimately required is governed by state regulatory requirements and permit conditions rather than local policy preferences. Over time, the scope, approach, and estimated cost of the project have changed significantly as regulatory requirements evolved and alternative compliance strategies were evaluated.

A major driver of project cost has been the regulatory framework surrounding the City's summer effluent disposal and discharge options. The existing wastewater treatment facility has consistently met permit requirements applicable at the time they were established. The primary drivers of the current project are evolving regulatory requirements governing effluent management and compliance pathways rather than a failure of the treatment facility to perform its intended function. However, evolving regulatory expectations and interpretations of Clean Water Act requirements and Basin Plan provisions have required the City to evaluate increasingly complex and costly compliance alternatives related to long-term effluent management.

As alternatives were developed, studied, refined, and in some cases rejected because they did not adequately address regulatory requirements, project costs and anticipated ratepayer impacts also changed. Consequently, cost estimates associated with the NPDES Compliance Project have varied substantially over time as the City worked with regulators, engineers, and funding agencies to identify a feasible compliance strategy.

The NPDES Compliance Project is currently projected to cost approximately $50 million and represents the largest single component of the City's wastewater capital program. This estimate primarily reflects the treatment and compliance infrastructure necessary to meet increasingly stringent wastewater effluent requirements related to nitrogen and other constituents. Project costs have increased significantly over time due to construction cost inflation, evolving regulatory requirements, engineering refinement, and changes in project scope resulting from the evaluation of multiple compliance alternatives.

However, the final project cost and ultimate impact on local ratepayers remain uncertain. The amount of project funding that may be provided through State Revolving Fund low-interest loans, principal-forgiveness funding, grants, and other external funding sources has not yet been determined and could significantly affect future rate requirements.

In parallel with the compliance project, the City is pursuing a Basin Plan Amendment to allow continued use of its percolation ponds for summer effluent disposal. Regulatory review to date has determined that continued use of the percolation ponds represents the only feasible summer disposal option currently available to the City. The City has already incurred substantial costs associated with engineering evaluations, technical studies, groundwater monitoring, surface water monitoring, and regulatory coordination conducted over more than a year.

Additional monitoring, permitting, legal, and regulatory compliance costs may still be required and are not included in the current estimate for treatment facility improvements.

As a result, the full cost of achieving long-term compliance and the associated impacts on future utility rates may not be known until project implementation, permitting, construction, regulatory approvals, and financing agreements have been completed. Future rate impacts beyond the 2027 budget year will depend substantially on the final project scope, regulatory requirements, availability of external funding, and the proportion of project costs funded through grants, principal-forgiveness awards, low-interest financing, and local rate revenues.

External Funding Efforts
The City actively pursues grants, principal-forgiveness opportunities, and low-interest financing whenever available.

The adopted Capital Improvement Program relies heavily on successful acquisition of state and federal grants, State Revolving Fund financing, principal-forgiveness programs, FEMA funding opportunities, and other external funding sources. However, even when substantial grant funding is obtained, local rate revenue remains necessary to provide matching funds, support debt service obligations, maintain reserves, and finance infrastructure needs that are not grant eligible.

The City will continue to pursue State Revolving Fund financing, infrastructure grants, resilience funding, and other state and federal funding opportunities to reduce the financial burden on ratepayers whenever possible.

Utility Infrastructure Needs
The City's infrastructure planning documents demonstrate substantial long-term investment needs across both utility systems.

The adopted 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program identifies approximately $9.83 million in planned water system improvements and more than $50 million in planned wastewater system improvements. These figures exceed those identified in the 2024 Rate Study and reflect the combined effects of inflation, updated engineering cost estimates, continued refinement of project scopes, evolving regulatory requirements, and the identification of additional infrastructure needs during subsequent planning efforts.

Projects include replacement of aging water and sewer infrastructure, modernization of utility systems, treatment facility improvements, capacity upgrades, inflow and infiltration reduction efforts, flood-resiliency improvements, and planning efforts needed to guide future investment.

These infrastructure needs were a primary factor supporting the City's recent utility rate adjustments and long-term financial planning efforts.

Climate Resilience and Regulatory Requirements
The City continues to address increasing regulatory and environmental challenges affecting utility operations, including wastewater discharge requirements, drinking water regulations, sea level rise and flooding considerations, extreme storm events, energy reliability concerns, asset resiliency, and emergency preparedness.

The City's adopted Capital Improvement Program includes several projects intended to improve resiliency and reduce vulnerability to future environmental, regulatory, and infrastructure risks.

Examples include:
• Relocation of critical electrical equipment at the Corrosion Control Facility above the estimated 100-year flood elevation.
• Improvements to the Corrosion Control Facility and construction of a new Well 5 facility to improve reliability and water supply redundancy.
• Preparation of a new Water System Master Plan and Vancil Reservoir assessment. • Replacement of aging and undersized water mains to improve reliability and emergency response capability.
• Modernization of the water meter and radio system to improve system monitoring and leak detection.
• Annual water valve replacement projects to reduce outage impacts during emergencies. • Sewer capacity and inflow/infiltration reduction projects that improve wet-weather performance.
• Ongoing sewer rehabilitation projects that reduce groundwater infiltration and treatment demands.
• The NPDES Compliance Project, which supports compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations.

Collectively, these projects improve system redundancy, emergency response capability, flood resilience, operational flexibility, asset reliability, regulatory compliance, water quality protection, and the long-term sustainability of the City's water and wastewater systems.

Actions Already Implemented
The City has already taken the following actions:

1. Completed a comprehensive utility rate study.

2. Adopted multi-year rate adjustments.

3. Increased emphasis on capital improvement planning.

4. Pursued grant and financing opportunities.

5. Continued investment in critical water and wastewater infrastructure.

6. Evaluated reserve funding needs.

7. Incorporated long-term infrastructure needs into financial planning.

8. Updated and adopted the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program identifying more than $60 million in planned water and wastewater infrastructure investments.

Conclusion
The City of Fortuna appreciates the Grand Jury's focus on the importance of sustainable water and wastewater systems. The report highlights challenges faced not only by Fortuna but by many communities throughout Humboldt County and California.

The City acknowledges the importance of maintaining adequate revenues, preserving utility assets, planning for future infrastructure needs, and protecting public health and the environment. Through recent rate adjustments, infrastructure planning efforts, adoption of a comprehensive Capital Improvement Program, organizational improvements, and continued pursuit of external funding, the City has already begun implementing many of the measures discussed in the report.

The City remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and financially sustainable water and wastewater services for current and future generations.

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Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water
and Sewer Systems
Released June 17, 2026

SUMMARY
Should your water and sewer bill keep going up?
In January of this year, the residents of Clearlake in nearby Lake County awoke to raw sewage flowing down roadways, across fields, and into drainage ditches and waterways.1
In March of this year, Alderpoint County Water District residents learned that they were in danger of losing all water and sewer services as a result of an unpaid bill of over $14,000 from PG&E.2
What do these two fiascos have in common? Both are due to chronic failures to raise water and sewer rates to meet the rising costs of providing the services.

For 13 years, the Fortuna City Council chose not to raise water and sewer rates.

Instead, they took “belt-tightening” measures to allow them to continue to provide services without raising rates. By not contributing to reserves, delaying water and sewer rehabilitation projects, and forcing their Public Works Department to operate without adequate staff, they managed to squeeze by for years…until they couldn't.

In April 2024, the Fortuna City Council adopted a recommended rate increase from their first rate study since 2006 hitting residents with a 20% rate increase in each of the following three years. By June 30, 2029, the water and sewer rates will roughly double compared to the old rates.
1 Clearlake Sewage Overflow, January 2026
2 When the Water Stops: One Rural Community's Crisis and the National Problem Behind It Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 2
Other communities have recognized the need for continual improvement of their services and so have continuously raised rates to meet rising costs. Consistent rate increases reduce the likelihood of sticker shock such as a 20% increase imposed on Fortuna residents in 2024.

The McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) has adopted a more proactive stance toward its water and wastewater management.

By implementing regular rate increases, MCSD created a robust fiscal structure and has a water/wastewater budget that is 46% higher than Fortuna’s. In addition, MCSD actively pursues additional funding resources, such as grants. With its larger budget, MCSD can focus more on optimizing its water/wastewater infrastructure with upgrades and replacements. Meanwhile, Fortuna is struggling to escape the “break and fix” cycle they created.

No one likes paying higher water and sewer bills, but if a community wants to have safe and reliable water and sewer services, the answer is clear. As water and sewer operating costs continue to rise, yes, your water and sewer bill should keep going up.

BACKGROUND
Water and sewer services are essential to most households and businesses in the nation. The rates for these resources vary greatly by location for complicated reasons that can frustrate consumers in understanding how rates are determined and why they change. Monthly water and sewer costs, explained simply, can vary depending on location, usage, and provider. Many factors and considerations affect these rates such as:
1) Who provides your water and sewer services?
Water services may be provided by a municipality, a Community Service District, or a private company. Your sewer service may be provided by the same agency, or it may come from another entity. Even if there are two separate providers, you Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 3
may receive a single bill. For instance, the McKinleyville Community Service District bills residents for both water and sewer, but the water supplier is actually Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District.
2) Wastewater and sewer systems face different types of challenges and therefore have different rate factors.

The terms sewage and wastewater are often used interchangeably, but distinguishing between the two is essential to understanding how rates are determined.

Wastewater is a general term for used water discharged from various sources, such as households, industries, and commercial businesses. It also includes agricultural runoff and stormwater. It contains materials considered to be pollutants that are harmful to humans and the environment. The main components of the pollutants include nutrients, heavy metals, oil, grease, pathogens, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.

By contrast, sewage is a specific type of wastewater that contains human feces and other domestic waste from toilets. Sewage has further different categories:
black water which comes from the toilet, and grey water which is all other domestic wastewater not from a toilet.

Wastewater treatment is more complex than sewage treatment because it must handle a broader range of contaminants and uses a multi-stage process to eliminate them. Sewage consists mainly of organic matter and pathogens; treating this type of effluent involves a more biological process.

Although commercial enterprises are a large customer base for utilities, this report focuses on household water and sewage use.

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3) Location and population: Where you live affects the rate you pay for water and sewer.

Living in a small rural community means the cost of water and sewer is shared across a small consumer base.3 Unless customers in these types of communities band together, the cost for repairs is often higher per person compared to those in more populated areas. Rural residents pay approximately three to four times as much for services compared to residents of densely populated areas.
4) Usage: Water usage varies based on household size and lifestyle.

The average American uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water per day.

The following chart shows a breakdown of daily usage.4
3 Rural and Small Systems Guidebook to Effective Utility Management 4 PBS Learning Media
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The final household water and sewage rates are based on several components:
● Base rate - a fixed monthly charge that covers maintaining infrastructure like pipes, meters, and treatment facilities.
● Tiered billing - different rates are charged depending upon consumption. ● Summer and winter rates - higher rates are charged in summer because of higher water usage, lower rates are charged in the winter months because of lower water usage.
● Sewer rates - this is the cost of removing and treating sewage wastewater from a household.

The above information is a simple explanation of the cost factors affecting water and sewage rates. The following graphic illustrates some of the elements considered in rate setting.

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Factors Affecting Your Bill
The cost to provide water and sewer services described above is not the sole determinant of how much you pay each month. A lengthier and more detailed description of the complex and often confusing process of setting rates is found in Appendix A. The following is a brief outline of additional factors which affect your bill. $ Operational Costs - costs for maintenance, plus water and sewer infrastructure $ Regulatory Compliance- refers to growing costs associated with water and wastewater treatment. There are numerous regulations with which to contend. Key categories are:
● Permitting
● Treatment standards
● Monitoring and reporting
● Public health and
● Environmental protection
Smaller water and sewer agencies are particularly challenged by the cost of everchanging regulations imposed by state and federal entities.

The advanced technology required to meet each new set of refined standards is expensive. The result is continually rising capital and operating costs. Spreading these costs across a small customer base can be particularly shocking, and a water agency may try to gradually increase rates rather than recover the cost all at once.

Balancing the need to provide affordable rates to their community while maintaining financial sustainability can be difficult.

Factors such as aging infrastructure, population size, and climate risks (drought or flooding) vary considerably by region.
$ Infrastructure – the age and composition of the pipes matter:
● Many of the pipes within Humboldt County’s communities are as old as their Victorian Houses.
● A substantial number of water and sewer pipes in some communities are made from clay or asbestos cement. Both have exceeded their lifespan.

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● The older the pipe, the greater the chances of breaks and failure.5 $ Geographic and Demographic
Humboldt County has a number of small and rural water and sewer systems. There are not enough rate payers to generate the resources needed to build and maintain large infrastructure projects.
$ Environmental
The shifting landscape of climate change, marked by more severe droughts, floods, and wildfires, creates substantial hazards for the state's water and wastewater infrastructure. These environmental pressures further exacerbate existing difficulties in managing groundwater resources and ensuring every community has fair access to reliable, low-cost drinking water.6
$ Inflation
Inflation has a profound effect on water and sewer systems, directly affecting rates and improvement project costs. Rising construction and operational costs play a major role in increased rates. Avoiding those rate increases is often the reason an agency may defer maintenance.
$ Studies and Plans - plans identify the crucial needs of a water and sewer system, such as improvement upgrades, maintenance costs, and expansion.

Rate studies and a variety of plans and other studies are often performed by either third-party entities or committees of budget/finance officers, public works officials, and community organization members. The cost in completing a study/plan varies depending on the time and the complexity of the entity.

Data collection and analysis are essential in making informed decisions. They are also an important step for obtaining funding.
$ Capital Reserves
There is no single law that requires a water or wastewater facility to maintain a capital reserve. However, Sections 20200–20220 of the California Water Code 5 The EPA estimates that $1.26 trillion is needed over the next 20 years to address water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure the safety of drinking water and waterways nationally. 6 https://water.waterboards.ca.gov/climate/
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require facilities to be financially responsible for adequate funds for capital improvement plans.
$ Funding Gap
Fees based on water and sewer usage alone do not meet the financial needs of water and sewer systems.

Funding to cover the gap between revenue obtained by agencies and the cost of maintaining adequate capital reserves can come from loans, grants and issuing bonds. Several Humboldt communities have been aided in paying for improvements using these sources, but they are increasingly reliant on loans and bonds because the federal grants allocated in the 1970s and 1980s are no longer available. $ Loans- money borrowed from a lender that must be repaid with interest Some help subsequently came in the form of low-cost loans through the federal or state government. As this funding was composed of loans rather than grants, many entities amassed millions of dollars of debt which needed to be repaid. Such loans placed an additional burden on water and sewer agency finances.

Now, with federal loans and financial resources dwindling, funding is not keeping pace with water and sewer infrastructure needs. Each year, more and more of the money spent on water and sewer systems comes from local government rather than grants and loans. Entities need to increase rates and seek other funding.

Repayment is tied to the utility’s operating income.

Clean Water State Revolving Fund7- uses federal, state, and other programs to provide low-interest loans for waste water and sewer projects.

The rates can vary, and amounts can be limited depending on the organization's ability to pay back. Replacing millions of dollars of infrastructure for a disadvantaged or rural community can be prohibitively costly.
● Arcata sought and received assistance from this fund. The City of Arcata’s $67 million upgrade of its Wastewater Treatment plant was partially funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Additional funding came from FEMA grants and Community Development Block Grants. 7 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) | US EPA
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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund8- supports projects by providing financial assistance to public water systems to improve water quality and infrastructure, including the construction and upgrade of drinking water facilities. ● Myers Flat is considered to be a small, seriously disadvantaged community.

The Myers Flat Mutual Water System, Inc. applied for and was granted assistance from this fund. It received a two-million dollar grant to replace 6,600 feet of deteriorated and undersized mainlines, plus the replacement of valves, fire hydrants, and meters.
$ Grants - funds provided to support particular projects; these do not need to be paid back
Proposition 849- established comprehensive funding to address environmental and public infrastructure issues.
● Big Lagoon utilized this funding resource. Big Lagoon Community Service District, with the technical assistance of the North Coast Resource Partnership, was able to replace two 5,000-gallon water tanks with a single 60,000-gallon steel tank funded by Proposition 84. The community now has enough water to ensure coverage of maximum daily usage and to handle outages due to natural disasters or other emergencies.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - provides assistance and technical guidance
FEMA provides public assistance designed to help communities with their water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Funding is available for disaster damage-related projects, but also for effective hazard mitigation measures. $ Reduced Federal Assistance
Across the board, state and federal funding has been reduced and remains insufficient to meet the needs of the United States' water and sewer systems. It is incumbent on service providers to recognize that future increases to funding from these sources seem unlikely.
8 EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
9 Proposition 84 - CNRA Bond Accountability
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Figure 1 illustrates the growing gap between government funding and local entity funding needs.10
Figure 1. The Gap Between Funding and Needs
$ Bonds
Bonds are a form of municipal debt backed by specific revenues generated from water and sewer service bills, not by the municipality’s general tax revenues.11 Community Outreach
Effective communication is important for any agency or business. Frequent interactions with the community help maintain transparency and invite responsiveness. This is an important factor for water and sewer entities. Communication builds a bridge between the agency and its customers, helping to address concerns and educating the public.

The following suggestions were the result of a workshop on communication and affordability.12
10 A $50 billion Investment to Protect Water Resources
11 How Revenue Bonds Work
12 Enhancing Communications and Outreach Efforts in Water and Wastewater Affordability Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 11
Building better communication involves the following:
● Creating water and sewer bills that are easy to understand by showing clear cost breakdowns as separate line items with biannual rate updates ● Educating customers to provide clear and easy to understand information on topics like pipes, conservation, rate studies, water safety and reliability, etc. ● Offering events and campaigns using themed programs and events to raise awareness and engage communities
● Using a multimedia strategy utilizing both traditional and digital resources to reach all customers
● Encouraging interactive dialogue which makes it easy for customers to ask questions and participate
A Tale of Two Cities - History and Analysis of Water and Wastewater Systems The financial condition of a water and wastewater utility can greatly affect its effectiveness and flexibility in responding to the needs of its service community. The two entities below have taken a different approach with respect to funding, attempting to balance future needs with affordable rate increases.

The McKinleyville Community Service District serves about 6,600 customers and has a 4% yearly growth rate. In 1972, the district constructed a system-wide distribution center and started serving water. MCSD acquires its water wholesale from the Humboldt Bay Municipal Community Service District. This water is piped under the Mad River to the Grant A. Ramey Pump Station.

The City of Fortuna provides both water and sewer services to 5,005 customers with a

0.85% decrease in growth rate. Both water and sewer systems are under the management of the Public Works Department. Water is collected from five groundwater wells on Eel River Drive, treated on site and stored in five city reservoirs. Fortuna's wastewater is treated at the Tom Cooke Memorial Wastewater Treatment Plant, which has an aerobic digester and an onsite testing laboratory and scientist.

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Comparing the two water/sewer entities
The following tables compare key operational, planning, and financial characteristics of the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) and the City of Fortuna Municipal utility systems. The comparison highlights differences in system size, customer growth trends, rate-setting practices, capital planning, staffing levels, and infrastructure age (Figure 2). Understanding these factors provides important context for evaluating each utility's service demands, operational capacity, and long-term infrastructure investment needs.

Figure 2. Comparing McKinleyville and Fortuna Water/Sewer Systems Overall, the comparison indicates that McKinleyville CSD operates a larger utility system with a growing customer base, more staffing resources, and a structured approach to long-term planning through regular rate studies and a comprehensive capital improvement program.

The years listed in figure 3 correspond to the last water rate study (MCSD in 2022 and Fortuna in 2024) and recommended increases over the five-year period examined in 13 WaterVerge Interactive Water Quality Lookup
Category McKinleyville CSD Fortuna Municipal
Water/Sewer Connections 6,600 5,005
Growth Rate 4% increase 0.85% decrease
5 yr Rate Study Done 2022 2024
Consistency of Rate Study every 5 years 18-year gap
Capital Improvement Plan 10yr plan; updated 2025/2026 5yr plan; adopted 2025 Water & Sewer bill per month $115.86 $97.67
Staff Work week 40 hours 34 hours
Number of Staff 18 6-7
Infrastructure: pipes age 50 60+
Water Quality (CA ranking)13 #155 out of 694 cities #489 out of 694 cities Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 13
each study. The slow and steady increases for MCSD contrast considerably with those of Fortuna.

Figure 3. Water Rate Comparison between McKinleyville and Fortuna MCSD Rate Increases14
FY 2022-2023 FY 2023-2024 FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027

3.2% 4.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
Fortuna Rate Increases
FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY 2028-2029

20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 15.0% 5.0%
Figure 4. Revenue, Expenses, and Debt Service Comparison between McKinleyville and Fortuna
14 McKinleyville Community Services District FY 2025-2026 Budget Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 14
See Appendix B for more information on the Fortuna and McKinleyville water and sewer systems.

METHODOLOGY
The Grand Jury conducted extensive interviews with people who have direct knowledge of regional and local water and wastewater systems and agencies. We conducted a site visit of a wastewater treatment facility and witnessed each stage of the treatment process. The Grand Jury reviewed laws and regulations governing water and wastewater, as well as the regulatory entities that oversee them. We researched staffing, budgets, customer bills, water and sewer rates, local, state, and federal resources, treatment processes, and the challenges that water and wastewater systems face.

DISCUSSION
On Sunday morning January 11, 2026, the residents of Clearlake in nearby Lake County awoke to raw sewage flowing down roadways, across fields, and into drainage ditches and waterways. Following a prolonged rainfall, the soil had become heavily saturated, increasing groundwater pressure around buried utilities. Severe weather is a factor over which communities have no control. However, Clearlake had a longstanding issue they could have controlled but chose not to: maintenance of their sewer lines. The rates paid over many years by users of this district were insufficient to update or replace aging sewer lines, resulting in the January sewage system failure.

Closer to home, residents in the Alderpoint County Water District, located in the southeast corner of Humboldt County, learned in March of this year that they were in danger of losing all water and sewer services as a result of an unpaid bill of over $14,000 from PG&E.15 Despite cost increases to provide and maintain water and 15 When the Water Stops: One Rural Community's Crisis and the National Problem Behind It Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 15
sewage service, the water district has not increased rates since 2014. The result:
insufficient funds to repair or replace aging water and sewer lines or pay the electric bill.

One result of neglecting infrastructure in Alderpoint is that 75% of the water being pumped from the district’s wells is lost before it reaches consumers. Leakage in pipes and lack of equipment either to locate or fix leaks means most water is lost before it reaches houses and businesses. Consequently, the district’s water pumps work constantly, driving up electricity costs. Pumps will stop working if the bill to PG&E is not paid. Having no water could require county environmental health officials to “red tag” structures. If this happens, residents cannot lawfully continue to live in their homes and buildings, a result no one ever wants.

In June 2026, Shelter Cove citizens will vote on increasing their annual water and wastewater fee by $60. The increased request is the result of Shelter Cove spending more money for system maintenance than they collected in revenue. The water and sewer system has run a deficit of approximately $40,000 in each of the past 10 years.

According to the general manager of the district, even a fee surcharge of $60 will not fully fund everything needed for system upkeep due to years of deferred maintenance.16 It is understandable that rate payers are unhappy when notified of a proposed increase in fees for the same level of service. No one wants to pay more when there is no change in service, but the cost of providing that exact same service increases every year.

Costs increase for several reasons. Infrastructure is costly to repair and replace, and deferring maintenance only means projects will cost more when they are finally undertaken. Changing regulations necessitate costly system upgrades. Inflation causes operational costs to rise even if the level of services does not change.

Conservation measures adopted during droughts or other natural disasters can reduce revenues, causing a district to fall further behind.
16 Why is Shelter Cove Asking its Residents to Approve a Tax Increase? Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 16
The process of determining the rates necessary to maintain and upgrade infrastructure relies on a cost analysis performed by a third-party consultant. In this rate study, the consultant quantifies the total revenue a district needs compared to expected expenses.

The consultant proposes a rate structure, separating customers into classes and allocating costs based on their impact. Next, with public input, the Board of Directors of that district or municipality reviews and adopts the proposed rates to cover the costs of providing service. Finally, new rates are implemented following notification to users.

The new rates usually incorporate annual increases because the costs of maintaining and upgrading the system rise each year.

The Grand Jury’s decision to examine the issue of water and wastewater costs was prompted by complaints received from several Fortuna residents. The complaints alleged rate increases in 2024 were excessive and therefore illegal. Upon investigation, this complaint was unfounded as the City of Fortuna completed a rate proposal study, had a public comment period, and passed legislation affirming the new rates.

Although the implementation of rate increases in Fortuna followed proper procedures, it was evident that there was a lack of public understanding regarding how rates are determined. Looking solely at Fortuna as an example of how rates are determined can present a distorted picture. The cost of providing water and wastewater services and how these services are funded varies widely between different districts and municipalities. The Grand Jury therefore decided to compare two public works entities:

The City of Fortuna and the McKinleyville Community Service District (MCSD).

These districts differ in some important aspects starting with the actual water supply:

Fortuna utilizes five wells to produce water while MCSD purchases water from the Humboldt Community Services District. McKinleyville has more businesses than Fortuna, so there is a potential source of greater income. Both however must adequately fund and maintain their systems to provide clean drinking water and sewer services to customers. Each must have the fiscal ability to maintain and ensure upgrades. The funding needed to pay for increasing salaries, pipe replacement and Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 17
repair, and equipment replacement and maintenance have increased significantly over the past 20 years.

A review of these utilities showed each to be currently working diligently to provide necessary services to their respective communities. Both appear to have competent leadership and a plan for continuing to provide needed services. Fortuna, however, faces special challenges due to a history of inadequately maintaining its system.

Fortuna: Still playing catch-up
The need for improvements is evident when considering that most pipes used to carry water and wastewater in Fortuna were installed in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The life expectancy of these pipes is typically around 50 years. The likelihood of failure such as leaks or breaks grows more and more with passing years. With a fixed budget, higher maintenance costs leave less money for upgrading water and sewer systems.

Rate studies are generally conducted every five years. Fortuna conducted a five-year water rate study in 2006 with proposed rate increases adopted by the City Council beginning that July. The rates increased annually until the end of June 2011. In 2011, the City Council decided not to do a rate study. Instead, it elected to make no changes to rates despite steadily increasing expenses for its water and wastewater system.

Other than a connection fee increase in 2012, rates remained fixed until 2024.

Fortuna’s next water rate study was completed in 2024,
17 a gap of 18 years. Rate hikes
recommended in the study were adopted effective July 2024. At that time the City Council of Fortuna approved rate increases of 20% in 2024, 2025, and 2026 followed by 15% in 2027 and a further 5% in 2028. These increases were necessary because revenue had not increased in the preceding 13 years while operating costs steadily rose. The lack of additional revenue during this period put Fortuna “behind the 8-ball.” 17 2024 Fortuna Water & Wastewater User Rate Study
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The failure to keep pace with rising costs was explicitly noted in the opening paragraph of the 2024 water rate study:
“Both the water and wastewater systems need capital improvements to replace aging infrastructure or to comply with treatment regulations. The City has managed the utility’s increasing costs with a revenue stream that has not increased at the same rate as its costs. The most recent change to the City’s water and wastewater rates occurred in 2012.
18 From 2012 to 2024, the
California Construction Cost Index (CCI) and the California Consumer Price Index (CPI) have increased approximately 70 percent and 39 percent, respectively.”
When rates remain stagnant for years, new customers pay a disproportionate percentage of current rates. Over the five-year period ending on June 30, 2029, rates will have doubled for Fortuna customers (a 108% increase). That is a 16% increase per year if the increases were the same each year. However, consumers who have been customers since 2011 benefited from 13 years with no increases. For them, a 108% increase spread evenly over the full 18-year period would have required just a 4% increase each year. Any who became and remained customers between 2011 and 2024 effectively paid an increase of more than 4% but less than 16%. The more years you are a customer, the less the five years of increases really costs you. Newer customers are, in effect, subsidizing long-term customers.

The graph in Figure 5 was included in Fortuna’s 2024 water rate study. 19 It illustrates
the anticipated cost of maintaining and providing limited upgrades to Fortuna’s system for the period fiscal year 2023-2024 through fiscal year 2028-2029. 18 In 2012, Fortuna increased the connection fee for water and sewer services. There was no change to billing rates.
19 2024 Fortuna Water & Wastewater User Rate Study, Page 4-10 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 19
Figure 5. Anticipated revenue requirements for water & wastewater in Fortuna This graph shows a sharp increase in costs and how much further Fortuna’s water and wastewater systems would be underfunded without a rate increase. To maintain and make required updates in Fortuna’s system, this study estimated costs will more than double between 2023 and 2029.

It is therefore reasonable to assume, based on the rises of the California Construction Cost Index and the California Consumer Price Index, that significant rate increases should have been applied during this period. To get by, Fortuna made minimal upgrades to their system with one consequence being increased maintenance while the majority of the system continued to age and deteriorate.

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Facing a recent budget crunch, Fortuna initiated a trial work reduction schedule effective June 29, 2025. All Fortuna employees had their workweek slashed by 6 hours and now work 34 hours per week. This new schedule is slated to continue through June 30, 2027; it is unclear whether the shortened workweek will continue beyond that date. With fewer hours now available to work, Fortuna will fall further behind in its efforts to maintain a working system of water and water treatment.

A Different Approach – McKinleyville
McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) has taken a more proactive approach to water and wastewater management, electing to forecast needs and secure resources in advance. Communities that consistently increase water and wastewater rates can better keep up with inflation, rising salaries, and equipment and material costs. Annual funding increases allow for a better maintained system with fewer fiscal and infrastructure problems.

Policy decisions can have a big impact on future budgets, as the following examples illustrate.

Example 1:
● Ten years ago, MCSD anticipated that a new wastewater management facility might be needed in the future. Rather than waiting for a problem to occur, MCSD commissioned a study in 2015.20
● The study examined and allowed for:
○ Anticipated debt in financing its construction
○ Projected increased costs of ongoing operation
This ensured short and long‐run financial health and stability for MCSD wastewater operations.
20 2015 Sewer Rate Analysis - McKinleyville Community Services District Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 21
Example 2:
● MCSD has approximately 25% more users than Fortuna but McKinleyville’s budget for water and wastewater is about 46% higher than Fortuna’s (Figure 6).

Figure 6. Fortuna and McKinleyville Water and Sewer Budgets 2025-2026 FY 2025-2026 Water & Wastewater Budget
Municipality/Service District Fortuna McKinleyville
FY 2025-2026 Budget $6,612,06521 $9,678,27722
A larger budget enables greater flexibility to manage problems and to upgrade an aging system. While Fortuna’s rates were unchanged between 2011 and 2024, regular rate increases in McKinleyville allowed MCSD to make continued improvements. During this time, Fortuna was forced to spend more funds on repairing infrastructure when it might have been more economical to replace and upgrade their system.

Even with a more robust fiscal structure, MCSD customers will face higher rates soon.

MCSD applied for and was granted a $5 million grant from FEMA for the replacement of sewer crossings where lines run under Highway 101. Due to recent personnel cuts, FEMA did not process MCSD’s request to allocate previously-approved funds for this project. Efforts to secure this funding failed. Congressman Jared Huffman contacted FEMA to stimulate a prompt response but no one returned his calls. Funding for construction was lost but, as this project remains necessary, costs will be borne by rate payers.

It is likely that MCSD’s experience with FEMA grants is not isolated. Other community service districts and municipalities may face the same fate. Money from grants which 21 Fortuna Annual Water & Wastewater Budget, Pages 72 and 78 of the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget 22 2025-2026 McKinleyville Community Services District Water & Wastewater Budget, Pages 10-11 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 22
had been approved may no longer be accessible; the cost of previously approved projects may unexpectedly be borne by consumers.

Staff at Fortuna Public Works and McKinleyville Community Services District agreed that patrons of their services typically are unaware of or are confused by rate increases.

Failure to effectively communicate with users is not due to lack of trying. Both utilities provide ample information using multiple media outlets.

Figure 7. Customer Communication Channels
Source Fortuna
Public
Works
McKinleyville
Community
Services District
Official Website X X
Facebook X X
Twitter/X X
Local Newspaper (public notices/press releases) X X
Online Notices & Bulletin Board X
Newsletter & Activity Guide X
Website News & Update Pages X
Public Meetings & Teleconferences X X
The methods used to share information about water and wastewater increases have not been successful. Note that all of the methods in the table (Figure 8) are passive; they depend on the user actually reading the notice. Direct mailing could be considered but MCSD already sends out a quarterly newsletter in which any change in rates is announced - this has also not substantially increased public awareness. While certainly not guaranteeing success, earlier and more frequent notifications across these outlets Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 23
prior to the next water and wastewater rate studies (2029 for Fortuna and 2027 for MCSD) are encouraged.

Fortuna residents will vote in November regarding raising their general sales tax by

0.75% to address declining revenues combined with steadily increasing prices. If passed, the additional revenue will not offset costs for the water and wastewater system as funding for this system is based on monthly utility bills, grants, and development impact fees rather than the general sales tax.

Taxpayers remain reluctant to approve additional funding, as shown by a recent survey. 64% of Fortuna respondents thought the city needed additional money but 57% opposed additional taxes.23 Fortuna’s water and wastewater system will need further rate increases in the future to compensate for years of insufficient funding. Taxpayer resistance to paying more, whether increased taxes or utility bills, will present a challenge to the Fortuna City Council when the next water rate study is completed in 2029. Given the need for substantial infrastructure improvements, the study will likely recommend significant rate increases.

CONCLUSION
Comparisons are difficult when water and wastewater systems have different customer bases, topography, district sizes, and existing infrastructure. With increasing prices affecting the ability for many residents to maintain a reasonable standard of living, there is understandable resistance to additional levies be they higher taxes or utility increases.

What is clear is that ensuring adequate drinking water and a functioning sewer system require consistent yearly increases. Although this report focused on the City of Fortuna and the McKinleyville Community Services District, the need for continuous funding at levels which cover the cost of maintenance and upgrades applies to all municipalities 23 More Sales Taxes on the Way? Fortuna City Council Adds Measure to November Ballot Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 24
and community services districts. If you doubt this finding, consider the situation faced by consumers in Clear Lake or Alderpoint County District.

To ensure adequate water and sewer service, citizens are offered two choices: pay more now or pay a lot more later.

FINDINGS
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury finds that:

F1: Both the Fortuna Public Works Department and the McKinleyville Community Services District are working diligently which will ensure water and wastewater services continue to be available for users.

F2: Despite considerable efforts of many water districts to communicate with users, people are often unaware of rate increases until a larger bill arrives. (R2, R3) F3: Fortuna’s infrastructure is aging faster than it is being upgraded, therefore creating greater maintenance costs and deterioration of the system. (R1, R2, R3)
F4: Municipalities and districts which fail to provide adequate funding for water and wastewater systems may incur higher maintenance costs which negatively affects the amount of money available for upgrades. (R1, R2, R3) F5: The City of Fortuna failed to complete a five-year plan during an 18-year period, contributing to insufficient system upgrades and a greater cost burden for maintenance. (R1, R2, R3)
F6: The City of Fortuna did not raise its rates for water and wastewater between 2011-2024 while operating costs steadily rose, resulting in the city having to delay needed infrastructure improvements. (R1, R2, R3)
F7: Due to FEMA not releasing money previously granted to the District, McKinleyville Community Services District will need to find money to replace funding expected from FEMA for several infrastructure improvement projects in progress.

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RECOMMENDATIONS
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that:

R1: The Fortuna City Council commission a new water rate study to be completed and presented to City Council no later than April 15, 2029. (F3, F4, F5, F6) R2: The Fortuna City Council communicate to Fortuna customers that this yet to be commissioned water rate study (referenced in R1) will likely recommend increasing rates beginning in fiscal year 2029-2030 to provide funds to maintain and upgrade water and sewer systems. This is to be done by no later than January 31, 2029. (F2, F3, F4, F5, F6)
R3: When the 2029 water study is complete, the Fortuna City Council redouble efforts to inform the public of results of the 2029 water rate study by sending multiple notices, extensive use of media outlets, and schedule/announce public meetings to prepare the community for the need for likely rate hikes. This is to start by no later than one month after the study completion. (F2, F3, F4, F5, F6)

RESPONSES
Pursuant to California Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, each entity or individual named below must respond to the enumerated Findings and Recommendations within specific statutory guidelines.

Responses to Findings shall be either:
• The respondent agrees with the finding; or
• The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor.

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Responses to Recommendations shall be one of the following:
• The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action; or
• The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a time frame for implementation; or
• The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency where applicable. This time frame shall not exceed six months from the date of the publication of the Grand Jury report; or
• The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor.

REQUIRED RESPONSE – WITHIN 90 DAYS
The Fortuna City Council
(F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6) and (all recommendations)
Invited Responses
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury also invites the following entities or individuals to respond.

The McKinleyville Community Services District
(F1, F7)
Responses are to be sent to both:

The Honorable Judge Timothy A. Canning
California Superior Court for Humboldt County
825 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
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The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury
PO Box 657; Eureka, CA 95502 A
Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.

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APPENDIX A: The Deep Dive into Costs, Factors, Determining Rates, and Factors Affecting Funding
This appendix provides a more detailed explanation of the rate factors described in the section “Factors Affecting Your Bill” starting on page 6 of this report.

A. Operational Costs - costs for maintenance, plus water and sewer infrastructure
Water and Sewer Services -
• Purchasing water, or not (Community Service District, City, or private water companies), treating, and distributing water
• Flat rate or tiered rate; summer and winter rates
• Base rate - fixed charge
• Meter reading and usage charges
• Collection and treatment of wastewater
B. Regulatory Environment
Regulatory compliance refers to growing costs associated with water and wastewater treatment, and regulatory compliance.

There are numerous regulations with which to contend. The key categories are:
● Permitting
● Treatment standards
● Monitoring and reporting
● Public health and
● Environmental protection
The cost of ever-changing regulations imposed by state and federal entities presents a particular challenge to smaller water and sewer agencies.

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Federal regulations fall primarily under the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website lists regulations by topic.24 The California State Water Resources Control Board provides a compilation of relevant laws on its website.25 The purpose of the board and the regulations it sets are to protect public health, the environment, and to maintain reliable water sources.

The regulations also require systems to address changing climate conditions, such as heavier rains or longer dry spells.

America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 addresses water infrastructure, quality, financial, and technical challenges. The Act has 30 mandated programs and provisions that affect water management and infrastructure.

Impact of Regulatory Change
Balancing the need to deliver affordable rates to their community while maintaining financial sustainability is difficult. Advanced technology is required to meet refined standards, resulting in continually rising capital and operating costs. Rural, or disadvantaged communities26 that have smaller populations struggle to obtain the resources needed to maintain infrastructure and staff. The financial ability to operate their systems also becomes a risk. Rural residents pay approximately three to four times as much for services compared to residents of densely populated areas.

In 2022, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act directed the EPA to compile an updated report on affordability for water infrastructure for both drinking water and wastewater. For the first time in a decade, wastewater was included in this updated 24 Regulatory and Guidance Information by Topic: Water | US EPA 25 Laws and Regulations | California State Water Resources Control Board 26 Rural and Small Systems Guidebook to Effective Utility Management Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 30
report. The report mentioned difficulties in obtaining data because states were unable to collect accurate documentation due to cost and limited resources.27 The National Association of Water Companies created a summary of the EPA report entitled, “EPA Water Affordability Needs Assessment: Five Key Takeaways.”28 Those key points are:
● Water affordability affects millions of households
● Utilities cost increasing, federal funds decreasing
● Deferring rate increases and failing infrastructures
● System consolidation could help lower cost burdens
● Permanent federal water assistance
The report estimated the nation’s water infrastructure needs at $630.1 billion and stated that aging infrastructure and climate change pose challenges. It found that water utilities face rising costs for operations and maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and public health/environmental protection, making it difficult to raise rates without burdening ratepayers.

C. Geographic, demographic, environmental and inflation factors Factors such as aging infrastructure, population size, and climate risks (drought or flooding) vary considerably by region.
● Many of the pipes within Humboldt County’s communities are as old as their Victorian Houses.
● A substantial number of water and sewer pipes in some communities are made from clay or asbestos cement. Both have exceeded their lifespan. ● The older the pipe, the greater the chances of breaks and failure.29 27 2022 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey Report to Congress 28 EPA Water Affordability Needs Assessment
29 The EPA estimates that $1.26 trillion is needed over the next 20 years to address water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure the safety of drinking water and waterways nationally.

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Humboldt County has a number of small and rural water and sewer systems. They do not have enough users to create the resources needed to complete and maintain large infrastructure projects as suggested.

Over 44,000 of the 53,000 water systems in the United States today are small systems. A brief published by The National Conference of State Legislatures 30 discusses the challenges small and rural communities face, and as a result, rates often exceed affordable levels.

Extreme weather conditions can affect the collection and treatment of wastewater, such as flooding leading to untreated effluent overflow into waterways.

Infrastructure addition and maintenance, as well as storm drain cleaning and increased treatment are needed, which may lead to an increase in rates.

Drought increases the demand for water leading to operational and economical challenges for water and sewer systems. Facilities may increase rates or switch to higher fixed charges. Water limitations are also sometimes set to conserve water use.

The shifting landscape of climate change, marked by more severe droughts, floods, and wildfires, creates substantial hazards for the state's water and wastewater infrastructure. These environmental pressures further exacerbate existing difficulties in managing groundwater resources and ensuring every community has fair access to reliable, low-cost drinking water.31
Inflation has a profound effect on water and sewer systems, directly affecting rates and improvement needs. Rising construction and operational costs play a major role in increased rates. Avoiding those rate increases is often the reason an agency may defer maintenance.
30 From the NCSL Website: State Policy for Small and Rural Water Systems Brief 31 https://water.waterboards.ca.gov/climate/
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D. Studies and Plans
Rate studies and a variety of plans and studies are often performed by either thirdparty entities or committees comprised of budget/finance officers, public works officials, and community organization members. The cost in completing a study/plan varies depending on the time and the complexity of the entity.

Data collection and analysis are essential in making informed decisions. Plans identify the crucial needs of a water and sewer system, such as improvement upgrades, maintenance costs, and expansion. They are also an important step for obtaining funding.

Studies and Plans include:

1. Water/Sewer Rate Study
This study is done to ensure funding for capital improvements to make sure rates are fair and equitable, and to show the costs associated with providing service. The plan usually covers five years to convey transparency for future needs.
(a) Proposition 218
This 1996 California proposition ensures that all local taxes are subject to approval by voters. It imposes strict requirements on assessment and property-related fees. Prop 218 also requires water providers to conduct economic and accounting analyses to justify their water/sewer rates. While rate studies are beneficial, the analysis is not cheap, and consumers often don’t understand the result. What they do recognize is that these studies typically mean higher rates.

2. Capital Improvement Plan
A Capital Improvement Plan covers fiscal responsibility, accounts for community growth, and identifies necessary projects, planning, timeline, and implementation. The plan is a long-term outlook and can be anywhere from five to ten years. Additionally, it should be reviewed annually to ensure that the plan reflects changing community needs, priorities, and funding.

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3. Sewer System Management Plan
Effective management, operation, and maintenance are one reason for this plan, but it’s also required to minimize the number and the impact of overflows.

This plan must be updated every five years as part of the waste-discharge permit requirement.

4. Hazard Mitigation Plan
FEMA requires local governments to have an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan to be eligible for certain federal funding and assistance programs. The plan also identifies risks and vulnerabilities, as well as actions that can be taken to reduce these issues and enable a faster recovery. Plans must be updated every five years.

5. Urban Water Management Plan
The key benefits of an Urban Water Management Plan are clean drinking water, reliable sanitation, and wastewater disposal. Other benefits include controlling storm runoff and risk management. On the economic side, the plan also seeks to reduce waste and operational costs. The idea is to build a sustainable, healthy, and resilient environment.

One compliance element of this plan is the California Department of Water Resources requirement that every water supplier serving more than 3,000 connections must submit this plan every five years.

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6. Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence
This is an analysis of municipal services within a certain geographic area that is required by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). A LAFCO oversees the establishment, expansion, governance, and dissolution of local government agencies and their municipal services. The study looks at population, growth, services, fiscal health, governance, and opportunities for improvement and should be completed every five years.

Municipal Service Reviews are often required before or in conjunction with a Sphere of Influence plan. The Sphere of Influence provides a framework for assessing whether an area is likely to need municipal water, wastewater, or related services in the future. It informs decisions on where and when to expand or reorganize services. This plan should be updated five years or as needed.

E. Capital Reserves and Funding
There is no single law that requires a water or wastewater facility to maintain a capital reserve. However, Sections 20200–20220 of the California Water Code requires facilities to be financially responsible for adequate funds for capital improvement plans.

The California Code of Regulations, enforced by the State Water Resources Control Board, sets operational, environmental, and financial standards for water and wastewater facilities, ensuring adequate funding and financial reporting occur.

The bottom line is the fact that fees based only on the usage of water and sewers alone do not meet the financial needs of water and sewer systems. Why? For all the reasons listed above. For providers of these water utilities to remain financially viable, other sources are needed.

Funding sources to cover the gap in revenue obtained by entities and the cost of maintaining adequate capital reserves can include the sources below. Several Humboldt communities have been aided in paying for improvements from these resources:

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1. Grants, Loans, & Bonds
During the 1970’s and 1980’s, sewer rates were kept low thanks to federal government funding providing grants for infrastructure needs. This source basically dried up during the 1990’s with no replacement in the form of direct funding. The federal grants had artificially lowered the costs to communities when compared to the actual costs incurred, allowing for reduced rates.

When these loans stopped flowing, entities needed to increase rates and seek other funding. Some help subsequently came in the form of low-cost loans through the federal or state government. As this funding was comprised of loans rather than grants, many entities amassed millions of dollars of debt which needed to be repaid. Such loans placed an additional burden on water and sewer agency finances.

Types of Bonds
Water and sewer utilities employ multiple bond structures to finance operations, capital programs, and debt refinancing:

Senior Lien Bonds
Senior bonds represent approximately 75 to 85% of major utilities' debt structure and carry protections to ensure sufficient revenue to cover operating expenses. Senior lien bonds are structured to require level or gradually declining annual payments of principal and interest. This results in debt service obligations remaining fairly consistent over the life of the bonds and making budgetary and financial management predictable.

Parity Bonds
Parity bonds rank equally with existing senior or subordinate bonds in on revenues. A utility issuing parity bonds involves pledging specific revenue from fees or taxes to secure payment. An issuer may include financial conditions like maintaining debt service and ensuring the ability to support additional parity bonds.

For example, a municipal water or sewer entity issues two series of bonds backed by water or sewer fees. Both series are parity bonds, meaning each bondholder has an equal claim on the revenue. If the entity collects $1 million in fees, the funds are distributed proportionally to all bondholders, regardless of which series they hold.

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Insured Bonds
Bond insurance provides a third-party guarantee of timely principal and interest payments. While insured municipal bonds represent less than 5% of new disbursements in 2024-2025, smaller systems occasionally use it to achieve enhanced ratings and lower borrowing costs.

Insurance does not reduce underlying credit risk; it transfers payment certainty to the insurer.

2. Clean Water State Revolving Fund32 and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund33
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund uses federal, state, and other programs to provide low-interest loans. The rates can vary, and amounts can be limited depending on the organization's ability to pay back. Replacing millions of dollars of infrastructure for a disadvantaged or rural community can be prohibitively costly. Communities often seek assistance. For example:
● The City of Arcata’s $67 million upgrade of its Wastewater Treatment plant was partially funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Additional funding came from FEMA grants and the Community Development Block Grants.

The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund supports projects by providing financial assistance to public water systems to improve water quality and infrastructure, including the construction and upgrade of drinking water facilities.
● Myers Flat is considered to be a small, seriously disadvantaged community. The Myers Flat Mutual Water System, Inc. applied for and was granted assistance from this fund. They received a twomillion dollar grant to replace 6,600 feet of deteriorated and undersized mainlines, plus the replacement of valves, fire hydrants, and meters.
32 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) | US EPA
33 EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
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3. Proposition 8434
California’s Proposition 84, passed in November 2006, establishing comprehensive funding to address environmental and public infrastructure issues. It authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds to assist local communities in upgrading water/sewage systems and cleaning up contaminated sources. The bonds are approved by the voters and used to fund a project. The state commits its taxing power to repay the principal and interest.
● Big Lagoon utilized this funding avenue. Big Lagoon Community Service District, with the technical assistance of the North Coast Resource Partnership, was able to replace two 5,000-gallon water tanks with a single 60,000-gallon steel tank funded by Proposition

84. They now have enough water to ensure coverage of maximum daily usage, and to handle outages due to natural disasters or other emergencies.

4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA’s role is explained above in the section titled, “An Unexpected Development Affecting Rates.”
Reduced federal assistance
Across the board, state and federal funding has been reduced and remains insufficient to meet the needs of the United States' water and sewer systems. It is incumbent on service providers to recognize future increases to funding from these sources seems unlikely.
34 Proposition 84 - CNRA Bond Accountability
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35 On April 26, 2026 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $30 million Real Water Technical Assistance program36 which seemed to indicate that additional money might become available with this statement:
“Rural communities are the backbone of this country, and I firmly believe that we must do everything we can to ensure that they can continue to have access to clean and safe water,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Jess Kramer. “EPA is investing $30 million from the RealWaterTA initiative to provide resources to small and rural communities who are working to fulfill critical water infrastructure needs to protect human health and the environment, and Power the Great American Comeback.”
Although this may sound like the relief municipalities and service districts are looking for, the reality is that it does not offer any direct funding, nor will it guarantee future funding awards. What it does offer is technical assistance: guidance, advice, training, and consulting.
35 A $50 billion investment to protect water resources
36 Water Technical Assistance: Ensuring Equitable Access to Water Infrastructure Funding Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 39
F. Community Outreach
Effective Communication is important for any agency or business. It helps to maintain transparency and invite responsiveness from the community. Consistent messaging across bills and websites reinforces the value of water and sewer services. Building strong, positive relationships with customers and community builds understanding and acceptance of future projects.

Building better communication involves the following:

1. Creating water and sewer bills that are easy to understand by showing clear cost breakdowns as separate line items with biannual rate updates

2. Educating Customers to provide clear and easy to understand information on topics like pipes, conservation, rate studies, water safety and reliability, etc.

3. Offering Events and Campaigns using themed programs and events to raise awareness and engage communities

4. Using a Multimedia Strategy utilizing both traditional and digital resources to reach all customers

5. Encouraging Interactive Dialogue which makes it easy for customers to ask questions and participate
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APPENDIX B: A Tale of Two Cities - History and Analysis of Water and Wastewater Systems
The financial orientation of a water and wastewater utility can greatly affect its effectiveness and flexibility in responding to the needs of its service community. The two entities below have taken a different approach with respect to funding with an eye on future needs versus ensuring burdening users with additional fees.

McKinleyville Community Service District (MCSD)
The McKinleyville Community Service District constructed a system-wide distribution center and started serving water in 1972. MCSD acquires its water wholesale from the Humboldt Bay Municipal Community Service District and is piped under the Mad River to the Grant A. Ramey Pump Station. The District serves about 6,700 customers with a 4% yearly growth rate.
● Rate Study
McKinleyville consistently completes a five-year rate study every five years.

The last rate study was done in 2022.

The base rate for water is set by meter size and volume and includes the wholesale cost from Humboldt Bay Municipal Community Service District.

Sewer rates are based on a fixed and a volume charge. Each system will be charged the amount that is proportional to the cost of serving the user. Rates are adjusted each year through 2027 when the next rate study is due.

Based on a typical single-family home, the water and sewer rates would be $115.86 a month. This is a $6.68 increase from 2025 and a $27.49 increase over the 5-year rate study period.

The MCSD adopted a Water Shortage Contingency Plan to prepare and respond to water shortages. It includes water restrictions and an additional drought fee.

Staff
MCSD has trained and certified staff for both its water and sewer facilities.

Recruiting staff willing to pursue the required training is a challenge. MCSD, according to its Strategic Plan, is committed to creating a quality working environment and a good retention rate.

Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 41
Operating Costs
Materials, supplies, general repair, and maintenance expenses generally increase based on inflationary factors that directly impact the water and sewer industry. The wholesale water purchase from the Humboldt Bay Municipal Community Service District is the largest piece of their water budget.

MCSD performs preventative maintenance, pipe inspection, and emergency repairs. Other operational costs include maintaining and operating the sewer collection system and the wastewater treatment plant, which covers items like sludge handling and chemical application.
● Annual Budget
Water
Revenue $6,645,859
Expenses $4,663,108
Debt Service $ 192,452
Wastewater
Revenue $8,466,372
Expenses $5,015,169
Debt Service $ 250,000
● Funding/Reserves
Starting on page 31 of the fiscal year 2025 - 2026 MCSD budget proposal, capital improvement plans and funds are discussed.37 Two large projects were mentioned for this year: the $4.25 million Mad River Crossing Emergency Water Supply and the replacement of two large water tanks, both funded by FEMA. The district budgeted $750,000 for both projects, contingent on receiving funding from FEMA.

Other projects include:
* Recoating a tank - protection from corrosion, $750,00 * Pipeline assessment, $30,000
* Upgrade from dry barrel to wet barrel fire hydrants, $7,000 * Water main rehabilitation/replacement, $1,000,000
37 McKinleyville Community Services District Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 42
Sewer Project Funding
The big undertaking was the Highway Undercrossing project, a $5.2 million grant awarded by FEMA. The district budgeted $2 million to finish the design and permitting process with the hopes of starting construction this year.

The Fisher Uplift Station is to be upgraded. FEMA is to fund 75% of this project. The district has budgeted $500,000 for the final design and engineering. The potential date for construction was 2026-27, with a $4 million budget.

Other smaller project funding:
* Biosolids project, $240,000 is set aside annually
* Sewer main rehabilitation/replacement, $1,000,000
* Lift pump and generator replacement, $240,000 set aside * Sewer main cameras, $50,000
* Miscellaneous projects, $40,000
Debt Services
MCSD has debt service obligations tied to loans and repayment plans used to finance capital improvements. Debt service is the total amount of money required to repay debt obligations, including principal and interest, over a specific period. MCSD’s debt service is funded through customer rates for both water and sewer, as well as through capital improvement financing (e.g., bonds, grants) for major infrastructure projects.

Regulations and Codes
Like any other municipality or community service district providing water and sewer services, MCSD follows the California state laws and codes concerning health and safety, mandated plans (e.g., Urban Water Management Plan38, MCSD plan hearing is scheduled for June 3 of this year), and environmental impact.
38 McKinleyville Urban Water Management Plan
Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 43
There are also State Water Board requirements that address waste discharge requirements, pretreatment standards, pollutants, and implementing a Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP).
39 The district displays this report
along with its annual Wastewater Management Facility Monitoring and Discharge Report.40 MCSD has published a 162-page document on rules and regulations dated January 1, 2026.41 This document defines terms, procedures, and compliance requirements for water and sewer services.

Maintenance and Infrastructure
Included in the MCSD budget (page 30) is a capital improvement plan summary of the planned projects and the expectations for funding them. In the introductory paragraph, MSCD has stated the following:
“The Board has made a commitment to not defer scheduled maintenance, repair, or replacement of current service delivery systems.

This must be balanced against the Board’s equal commitment to fiscal responsibility.”
A Strategic Plan for 2024-2029 (page 35 of the budget), provides specific MCSD objectives. The purpose of the plan is the following:
· Measure District success;
· Generate focused work plans;
· Adopt comprehensive, goal-oriented budgets; and
· Communicate District values and direction to the community.

MCSD’s goal is to complete and fund capital improvement projects and infrastructure maintenance and improvements over time through “thoughtful analysis and financial planning.”
39 McKinleyville Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
40 McKinleyville Wastewater Regulatory Reporting Documents 41 McKinleyville Community Services District Rules & Regulations Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 44
Fortuna Municipal Water and Sewer
In 2024, a new rate study was submitted, and according to the plan, customer bills will be doubled within 5 years.

Key factors in determining the size of the rate increase:
● Rate Study
Before the 2024 rate study, Fortuna did not perform a 5-year rate study since 2006 and had not raised the rates for 13 years. A general resistance by the previous city administration to raise water and wastewater rates prevailed.

Understandably, in 2020, when COVID hit our county, the economic impact also hit, causing financial hardships and a reluctance to raise rates. In its aftermath, supply and demand in the labor markets became increasingly expensive, a trend continuing today. As a result, the increasing costs of maintenance and infrastructure for utilities were not supported by matching increases in rates.
● Staff
The Fortuna Water and Waste Division trained staff work on maintenance issues continuously. There has been turnover in staff, but there are some long-term employees. Oftentimes, workers will acquire the training, certifications, and experience, then leave to make more money elsewhere. On June 29, 2025, all city employees, including water and wastewater staff, went to a 34-hour work week due to budgetary constraints. Fewer hours in a work week, and a small staff make pursuing funds and grant writing a difficult task. ● Operating Costs

1. Water and wastewater systems are large energy consumers.

Pumping, aeration, mixing, and chemical application are the largest energy-consuming processes for these systems.

2. Chemical costs are a major and growing expense. High transportation costs, raw material shortages, and regulatory changes all contribute to higher expenses.

Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 45

3. Construction spending has continued to increase for water and wastewater facilities. According to the California Construction Cost Index, it has increased by about 70% over the past 12 years.42

4. Construction cost increases mean higher material, labor, and supply costs need to be budgeted.

5. For large scale projects, Fortuna generally seeks a contract company that has the equipment and manpower to manage the construction.

It should be noted that fees in the 2024 water study were adjusted to meet the rising costs of inflation.
● Funding/Reserves
Fortuna separates their capital reserves into two categories:

1. Water System Capital Improvement Fund
The funding source for this reserve is new water connections.

This fee has not been raised since 2012.

2. Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund
Like the Water System Fund, the Wastewater Reserve Fund is funded by new connections, and this fee has not been raised either.

3. Drainage Reserve Fund
This can exist in two forms:
● Land-based drainage reserve - it’s set aside to protect the integrity of a drainage system.
● Financial drainage reserve fund - dedicated to future drainage expenditures.
● Debt Services
The city’s debt agreement requires it to generate net revenues that are 1.25 times the annual debt service payments on its outstanding debt. Any income in excess of the debt can pay for maintenance and upgrades. Fortuna’s revenue bonds have an annual debt service of about $400,000, and it should remain constant through the 2028/2029 fiscal year.
42 2024 Fortuna Water & Wastewater User Rate Study, Page 1-1 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 46
● Regulations and Codes
Fortuna did a Sewer System Management Plan in 2023.43 Among other things, the plan focuses on maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, standards, and codes. The Thomas Cooke Memorial Wastewater Treatment Plant provides onsite laboratory testing. This allows for direct monitoring and reporting, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

A major problem that confounds planning is with the number of new and unfunded regulations. A rapidly expanding and complex web of regulations places demands on budgets and operations making compliance difficult.

Greater technological changes, environmental concerns, and new contaminants to address such as synthetic chemicals and microplastics require more funding when the money to address these new regulations is unavailable.

It was stated to the Grand Jury that operations compliance can change simply due to a new mandate, something that affects all entities. While nothing has changed with water provision or wastewater management to users, the new regulations often require additional services or equipment. Until the entity can adjust to a new requirement, it is technically in violation of the law. An ironic twist to this dilemma is that being in violation can often entitle an entity access to the funds it needs to resolve the problem and once again be compliant.

Access to those funds to address an issue was not possible prior to the new regulation going into effect and the entity going out-of-compliance. ● Maintenance and Infrastructure
The Water and Wastewater Maintenance Staff have worked to repair any leaks that have popped up. They have used cameras to inspect lines and find problem areas. Fortuna has a lot of old piping within its infrastructure. For example, asphalt-concrete (AC) pipes were used by the city from the 1940’s to the 1970s because they were corrosion-resistant and relatively inexpensive.

Those pipes are now beyond their expected lifespan.

The downtown area has AC pipes that need replacing. These pipes are a major problem, becoming brittle and breakable, existing well beyond their 50- year design. They are difficult to remove because of regulatory restrictions.

The Downtown Water Line Replacement is a $1.8 million project. 43 City of Fortuna Sewage System Management Plan
Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury 2025-2026 pg. 47
● Budget44
Water
Revenue $3,432,000
Operating Expenses $2,709,798
Debt Service $3,106,823
Capital Funds $ 300,000
Capital Improving Projects $2,695,000

Wastewater
Revenues $5,597,000
Operating Expenses $3,902,267
Debt Service $ 688,094
Capital Funds $ 320,000
Capital Expenses $6,740,000
Each budgetary item for capital improvement expenditure shows a deficit when compared to the funds for the projects.

Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-202645
● Replace all Sensus 520R RadioRead radios with more efficient SmartPoint 520M models to improve water metering accuracy and efficiency. ● Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Repair & Damage Evaluation – Address earthquake‐damaged floating dome on the digester (December 5, 2024) and evaluate for potential unknown damage.

In short, the Fortuna Water and Wastewater system has compliance and infrastructure issues but not enough funding to address them. Maintenance has been the band-aid for a deteriorating infrastructure, but it has allowed the system to operate continuously.

The reserves provide some stability and a safety net. On its own, raising rates cannot fill the funding gap for operating costs, compliance, maintenance, and infrastructure needs; other funding must be sought.
44 City of Fortuna Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 45 City of Fortuna Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Consent Agenda Item 3s

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Kaylyn Stainbrook, Parks and Recreation Director
THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the Amended Historical Commission Bylaws STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the amended Historical Commission Bylaws.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Fortuna Historical Commission currently meets every other month at 6:00 p.m. at the Fortuna Depot Museum, as prescribed in its bylaws. During a Special Meeting held on May 20, 2026, the Commission discussed modifying its meeting schedule to allow future meetings to occur during regular business hours in order to reduce staff time worked outside of normal schedules and provide greater flexibility in meeting administration.

Following that discussion, the Historical Commission approved a motion on July 8, 2026, recommending an amendment to Article V, Section 1 of the Historical Commission Bylaws. The amendment removes the fixed meeting time and location requirements and instead allows meeting times and locations to be determined collaboratively by the Commission and City staff while maintaining the Commission’s established meeting frequency and compliance with applicable laws and municipal code requirements.

The proposed amendment provides flexibility to schedule meetings in a manner that best accommodates Commission members, City staff, facility availability, and operational needs. Staff believe the amendment will improve efficiency while preserving the Commission’s ability to effectively conduct business.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No direct fiscal impact is anticipated. The amendment provides flexibility to schedule meetings during regular business hours, improving coordination with staff schedules and reducing the need for evening meeting attendance.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

Motion to approve the amended Historical Commission Bylaws. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed Amended Historical Commission Bylaws
Historical Commission Bylaws

BYLAWS

FORTUNA HISTORICAL COMMISSION BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - Name of the Commission
The name of this commission shall be the Fortuna Historical Commission as defined by the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.24 (FMC 2.24).

ARTICLE II - Purpose of the Commission
Section 1 - Preservation
The commission will implement strategies and activities to ensure preservation of the Northwestern Pacific Depot building and as further delineated in FMC 2.24.

Section 2 - Administration
The commission shall recommend the Museum's regular operating hours.

The commission shall determine the types of artifacts to be displayed in the museum.

The commission shall accept display items of local historical significance either as gifts or loans (loans will be on a short term basis not to exceed three months for the duration the loaned items are on display) and shall determine how such items will be marked, identified, and displayed.

The commission shall promote and publicize the Fortuna Depot Museum.

The commission shall act as a support group for the activities of the Museum's attendants and/or curator.

The commission shall set both short and long term goals and objectives for the improvement of the Museum.

ARTICLE III - Members
Section 1 - Composition
Membership shall be as set forth in the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.24) Section 2 - Terms of Commissioners
Terms of commissioners shall be set forth in the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.24.

Section 3 - Voting Procedures
Each member shall be entitled to one vote on matters submitted to the commission. Absentee ballots shall not be permitted. Neither the City Council representative nor City Staff are voting members of the Commission.

Section 4 - Vacancies
Vacancies occurring on the commission shall be filled as set forth in the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.24.

Section 5 - Resignation
Resignation will be accepted upon written notice to the Mayor and City Council members.

Historical Commission Bylaws

Section 6 - Meeting Attendance
Meeting attendance shall be mandatory as set forth in the Fortuna Municipal Code 2.24.

ARTICLE IV - Officers
Section 1 - Officers
In accordance with FMC 2.20.070 A., the chair and vice-chairperson of the Fortuna Historical Commission will be elected from its membership in January each year.

In accordance with FMC 2.20.70 B., the City Manager shall designate city staff to provide administrative services, assistance and advisor to the Commission. The City Manager has designated the Recreation Office Supervisor to be responsible for the Museum staffing, operating budget, and facility.

Section 2 - Elections and Terms of Office
The officers of the Fortuna Historical Commission shall be elected annually at the January meeting and shall serve until a successor has been elected.

Section 3- Executive Committee
The executive committee shall consist of the chairperson, vice-chairperson and the Director of Parks and Recreation.

ARTICLE V - Meetings - Rules, Regulations and Quorums
Section 1 - Regular Meetings
The Fortuna Historical Commission shall meet in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 6:00pm on the second consecutive Wednesday at the Fortuna Depot Museum, at a time and location to be chosen by the Fortuna Historical Commission and City staff. All meetings and rules of the Commission will conform to the provisions of the FMC 2.20.080 A. and B.

Section 2 - Special Meetings
The chairman may call special meetings of the Commission from time to time as needed.

Section 3 - Quorums
A quorum of the Commission and voting procedure is delineated in FMC 2.20080 C.

Section 4 - Conduct of Meetings
All meetings of the Fortuna Historical Commission shall be governed by parliamentary procedure and conducted in accordance with the laws of the state and the Fortuna Municipal Code.

All regular and special meetings of the Fortuna Historical Commission and its special committees shall be open public meetings.

ARTICLE VI - Amendments
Any amendments of the bylaws may be recommended at any regular meeting by four affirmative votes of the Commission. The bylaws and any amendment are subject to the approval of the City Council in accordance Historical Commission Bylaws

with FMC 2.20.080 B.

ARTICLE VII - Duties of Officers
Section 1 - Chairman
It shall be the duty of the chairman to preside at all regular and special meetings.

Section 2 - Vice-Chairman
In the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall assume and perform all such duties of the chairman.

City staff is responsible for meeting notices, agendas, copies of minutes, and notices to Historical Commission and City Council members.

ARTICLE VIII - Duties of Commission Members
It shall be the duty of all Commissioners to:

1. Attend all meetings.

2. Serve as officers and sub-committee member.

3. Participate in special events and/or benefits.

4. Create and implement a 3, 5 & 10 year master plan for the collection, storage and display practices of the Depot Museum.

ARTICLE IX - Committees
The chairman shall appoint such necessary committees as directed by a majority of the members present.

ARTICLE VII – Approval and Amendments of Bylaws
The Fortuna Historical Commission By-Laws have been approved and amended on the following dates:

Historical Bylaws were amended on July 19, 2010 and July 10, 2013.

Amendment of the Fortuna Historical Commission Bylaws pertaining to meeting times and locations recommended by the Fortuna Historical Commission on July 8, 2026.

All persons present know that the undersigned Chair of the Fortuna Historical Commission does hereby certify that at the properly convened meeting of the Commission held on July 8, 2026, the forgoing Bylaws were duly adopted by affirmative vote of the Commission and approved by the City Council on July 20, 2026 by Minute Order 2026- (TBD).

ATTEST: Alex Service, Fortuna Historical Commission Secretary __________________________________________________________ Fortuna Historical Commission Chairperson, Susan O’Hara Consent Agenda Item 3t

STAFF REPORT
Consent Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Brian Issa, Director of Public Works/City Engineer THROUGH: Amy Nilsen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of State Coastal Conservancy Grant Funding and Adoption of Resolution Approving Grant Funds for the Great Redwood Trail Development - State Route 36 to Fernbridge Project
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

1. Adopt Resolution 2026-29 approving acceptance of grant funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Great Redwood Trail Development - State Route 36 to Fernbridge Project.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all grant agreements, amendments, certifications, and related documents necessary to implement the grant.

3. Authorize establishment of the project budget upon execution of the grant agreement.

BACKGROUND:

The Great Redwood Trail is a planned multi-use trail along the former Northwestern Pacific Railroad corridor intended to improve recreation, active transportation, environmental stewardship, and economic development throughout Northern California. The City of Fortuna has been coordinating with the Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA), Humboldt County, Tribal governments, and other stakeholders regarding trail development within and adjacent to the City.

On June 18, 2026, the California State Coastal Conservancy authorized a grant of up to $922,000 to the City of Fortuna for the Great Redwood Trail Development – State Route 36 to Fernbridge Project. The grant will fund tribal coordination, community engagement, resource studies, vegetation management, and preparation of 30 percent design plans for approximately 6.2 miles of trail corridor between State Route 36 and Fernbridge.

The award is part of a broader $50 million Proposition 4 Climate Bond allocation supporting Great Redwood Trail implementation throughout the North Coast. The Fortuna segment has been identified as a priority project, and timely acceptance of the grant will help position the City for future design and construction funding opportunities.

DISCUSSION:

The grant will advance planning and preliminary engineering for a priority Great Redwood Trail segment while providing the technical foundation needed for future environmental review, final design, permitting, and construction funding. The project supports regional efforts to expand active transportation and recreation opportunities and remains consistent with ongoing implementation of the Great Redwood Trail throughout Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity Counties. Acceptance of the grant Consent Agenda Item 3t

will allow the City to remain aligned with regional partners and statewide implementation schedules as the project moves forward.

COUNCIL STRATEGIC VISION ALIGNMENT:
• Infrastructure and Connectivity: Supports long-term planning for a regional active transportation corridor that will improve connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, employment centers, recreational facilities, and regional destinations.
• Economic Development: Advances a project expected to increase visitation to Fortuna, support local businesses, and strengthen Fortuna's role as a gateway community along the Great Redwood Trail corridor.
• Quality of Life: Expands opportunities for recreation, walking, bicycling, and healthy outdoor activities for residents and visitors.
• Environmental Stewardship: Supports development of a non-motorized transportation facility while incorporating environmental and cultural resource evaluation during project development. • Regional Partnerships: Strengthens collaboration among the City of Fortuna, GRTA, State Coastal Conservancy, Humboldt County, Tribal governments, and community stakeholders. • Regional Leadership and External Funding: Leverages state climate bond funding and State Coastal Conservancy investment to advance a priority trail segment while positioning Fortuna to compete for future transportation, recreation, tourism, environmental restoration, and trail construction funding.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The State Coastal Conservancy has authorized up to $922,000 for the project. Acceptance of the grant will provide substantial external funding for planning and preliminary engineering activities that would otherwise require local resources.

CONCLUSION:

Acceptance of the State Coastal Conservancy grant will secure $922,000 in external funding to advance planning and preliminary engineering for a priority Great Redwood Trail segment between State Route 36 and Fernbridge. As part of a broader $50 million Proposition 4 Climate Bond investment supporting Great Redwood Trail implementation throughout the North Coast, the project positions the City to advance a regionally significant transportation and recreation corridor, maintain momentum with state and regional partners, and compete for future design and construction funding opportunities. Staff therefore recommends adoption of the resolution and acceptance of the grant award.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

Alternative 1 – Adopt the Resolution (Recommended)
Adopt the resolution and accept up to $922,000 in State Coastal Conservancy funding to advance planning and preliminary design of the Great Redwood Trail corridor between State Route 36 and Fernbridge.

Alternative 2 – Decline the Grant (Not Recommended)
Decline the grant funding. This alternative is not recommended because it would forgo $922,000 in external funding and delay planning and preliminary engineering needed to advance the Fortuna segment toward future design and construction.

Consent Agenda Item 3t

Alternative 3 – Continue the Item or Delay Action (Not Recommended) Continue the matter and direct staff to return with the item at a future meeting. This alternative is not recommended because the Fortuna segment has been identified as a priority Great Redwood Trail project and is part of the initial deployment of Proposition 4 Climate Bond funding. Delaying acceptance could slow project initiation and coordination with state and regional partners.

Alternative 4 – Provide Alternative Direction
Provide alternative direction to staff regarding grant administration or project implementation consistent with the requirements of the State Coastal Conservancy grant program.

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:

1. Receive staff report and review Council questions with staff

2. Open and close Public Comments

3. Make a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-29, and read by title only, authorize the City Manager to execute all grant agreements, amendments, certifications, and related documents necessary to implement the grant, and authorize establishment of the project budget upon execution of the grant agreement. Consent Agenda vote.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution 2026-29, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fortuna Approving the Grant of Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy For Great Redwood Trail Development - State Route 36 to Fernbridge

2. State Coastal Conservancy Staff Recommendation - Great Redwood Trail Development: State Route 36 to Fernbridge

3. Project Location Map
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RESOLUTION 2026-29

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA

APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL DEVELOPMENT - STATE ROUTE 36 TO

FERNBRIDGE
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has established the State Coastal Conservancy (“Conservancy”) under Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code, and has authorized the Conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to implement the provisions of Division 21; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy awards grants for projects that it determines are consistent with Division 21 of the Public Resources Code and with the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan and that best achieve the Conservancy’s statutory objectives, in light of limited funding.

WHEREAS, at its June 18, 2026, meeting, the Conservancy adopted a resolution authorizing a grant to the City of Fortuna (“grantee”) for Great Redwood Trail Development - State Route 36 to Fernbridge (“the project”). The resolution was adopted by the Conservancy pursuant to and is included in the Conservancy June 18, 2026, staff recommendation, a copy of which is on file with the grantee and with the Conservancy.

WHEREAS, the Conservancy requires that governing body of the grantee certify through a resolution that it approves the award of Conservancy grant funding and authorizes the execution by a representative of the grantee of a grant agreement on terms and conditions required by the Conservancy grant agreement no. GA26-005.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE GRANTEE HEREBY:

1. Approves the award of grant funding from the Conservancy for the project.

2. Acknowledges that it has or will have sufficient funds to complete the project and, if any property is acquired as part of the project to operate and maintain the property, and, if any facilities are constructed as a part of the project, to operate and maintain the facilities for a reasonable period, not less than the useful life of the facilities.

3. Agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions of the grant agreement and any other agreement or instrument as may be required by the Conservancy and as may be necessary to fulfill the terms of the grant agreement and to complete the project.

4. Authorizes any person holding any of the following positions with the grantee to act as a representative of the grantee, to negotiate and execute on behalf of the grantee all agreements and instruments necessary to complete the project and to comply with the Conservancy's grant requirements, including, without limitation, the grant agreement: City Manager, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, Finance Director.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk

COASTAL CONSERVANCY
Staff Recommendation
June 18, 2026
GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL DEVELOPMENT—STATE ROUTE 36 TO FERNBRIDGE Project No. 26-016-01
Project Manager: Hannah Bartee
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to disburse up to $922,000 to the City of Fortuna to undertake the Great Redwood Trail Development—State Route 36 to Fernbridge Project, consisting of coordinating with California Native American tribes, conducting community engagement, conducting resource studies, conducting vegetation management, and preparing 30% designs for an approximately 6.2-mile segment of the Great Redwood Trail in the City of Fortuna and unincorporated Humboldt County.

LOCATION: Along the former Northwestern Pacific Railroad line from State Route 36 to Fernbridge, through the City of Fortuna, and within unincorporated areas of Humboldt County.

EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map & Photos
Exhibit 2: Great Redwood Trail Master Plan
Exhibit 3: Project Letters

RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS
Staff recommends that the State Coastal Conservancy adopt the following resolution and findings.

Resolution:

The State Coastal Conservancy hereby authorizes a grant of an amount not to exceed nine hundred twenty-two thousand dollars ($922,000) to the City of Fortuna (“the grantee”) to undertake the Great Redwood Trail Development—State Route 36 to Fernbridge Project, consisting of coordinating with California Native American tribes, conducting community engagement, conducting resource studies, conducting vegetation management, and preparing 30% designs for an approximately 6.2-mile segment of the Great Redwood Trail in the City of Fortuna and unincorporated Humboldt County.

Prior to commencement of the project, the grantee shall submit for the review and written approval of the Executive Officer of the Conservancy (Executive Officer) the following:

1. A detailed work program, schedule, and budget.

GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL DEVELOPMENT—STATE ROUTE 36 TO FERNBRIDGE

2. Names and qualifications of any contractors to be retained in carrying out the project.

3. Evidence that all approvals required to conduct the project have been obtained.

The grantee shall incorporate the guidelines of the ‘Great Redwood Trail Master Plan’ and, to the extent appropriate, the Conservancy’s ‘Coastal Access Project Standards’.

Findings:

Based on the accompanying staff recommendation and attached exhibits, the State Coastal Conservancy hereby finds that:

1. The proposed authorization is consistent with Chapter 9 of Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, regarding public accessways.

2. The proposed project is consistent with the current Conservancy Project Selection Criteria.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

PROJECT SUMMARY
Staff recommends the Conservancy authorize a grant of up to $922,000 to the City of Fortuna to undertake the Great Redwood Trail Development—State Route 36 to Fernbridge Project, consisting of conducting resource studies, preparing 30% designs, conducting community engagement, coordinating with California Native American tribes, and conducting vegetation management for an approximately 6.2-mile segment of the Great Redwood Trail in the City of Fortuna and unincorporated Humboldt County (the “project” ).

The project site consists of an existing Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) railroad corridor extending approximately six miles from Fernbridge to State Route 36 through and adjacent to the City of Fortuna in Humboldt County (Exhibit 1). The corridor follows a former Northwestern Pacific Railroad / North Coast Rail Authority alignment that has been railbanked for trail use and is currently overgrown, with limited public access and remnants of historic rail infrastructure.

Railbanking is the process by which unprofitable or unused rail corridors can be converted to trails for recreational or transportation purposes. Existing conditions include unmanaged vegetation and the absence of maintained pathways, which restrict safe pedestrian and bicycle access. As identified in the Great Redwood Trail Master Plan (Master Plan)(Exhibit 2), this segment represents a priority link in the North Coast trail network and an opportunity to repurpose an underutilized transportation corridor into a continuous multi-use non-motorized trail while maintaining the integrity of the historic rail alignment.

Segments of the Great Redwood Trail (GRT) in the nearby cities of Eureka and Arcata are already complete and have expanded the regional trail network. The recent opening of Humboldt Bay Trail South, connecting Eureka and Arcata and funded in part by the Conservancy, has increased local and state-wide support for and momentum for the development of additional Class I multi-use trail segments to extend this active transportation corridor (Exhibit 3). Furthermore, current transportation infrastructure planning projects within the City of Fortuna at 12th St. and Kenmar Rd. and at State Route 211 by Fernbridge, led by Caltrans and the City of Fortuna, respectively, present opportunities to align timing for this GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL DEVELOPMENT—STATE ROUTE 36 TO FERNBRIDGE