CITY OF HERCULES
FY 25-26 MIDYEAR ADJUSTMENTS - LIST OF ADDITIONAL BUDGET REQUEST Title
Proposed
Funding
Source
Department Description Justification General Fund Other Funds Total Beechnut Park Project General Fund
Capital
Reserve
Public Works Allocate additional funding from the General Fund Capital Reserve to address the project budget
shortfall, ensuring the project can proceed as
planned based on the actual bid amounts received.
This budget amendment will fully fund the design,
construction, construction management, and
contingency for this project.
$98,000 $98,000
Clean Water Program Support Stormwater
Fund
Public Works Revise the Clean Water Program Budget to ensure complete funding for the Clean Water Program
Support contract for fiscal year 2025-2026.
The costs of the Clean Water Program have risen
due to its expanding scope and complexity. To
support the contract and reinforce our commitment
to maintaining and improving water quality
initiatives, additional funding is necessary. This
funding is crucial for advancing our environmental
goals and ensuring the program's vital services
continue to function effectively.
$23,000 $23,000
Animal Control General Fund Public Works It is essential to revise the budget to accommodate the rate increase established by Contra Costa
County after the FY 25-26 budget was adopted.
This adjustment is crucial for maintaining the
continuity of animal control services.
$76,000 $76,000
"Shop Hercules" Yiftee Gift
Program
General Fund Community
Development
Allocate additional funding from the General Fund to
the Yiftee Gift Program.
At its January 27, 2026 meeting, the City Council
received a report on the Yiftee program and
requested that staff return with an agenda item to
approve the addition of $25,000 in Yiftee funding, to
be released at quarterly intervals, with a 25% bonus
on gift card purchases, a maximum card value of
$200, and a maximum of 1 card purchase per user
per quarter.
$25,000 $25,000
Grant Writing General Fund City Manager Add funding to amend the professional agreement with California Consulting Services for on-call grant
writing services.
The objective of the additional funding is to continue
the City's capability to pursue and secure various
grants effectively. This initiative is intended to
advance the City's core priorities by optimizing the
utilization of grant funds.
$50,000 $50,000
Total $249,000 $23,000 $272,000
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Budget Impact