CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: AUGUST 26, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PAYROLL & ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS,
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Department of Finance and Treasury
SUMMARY:
Staff requests City Council approve a resolution authorizing payment of Payroll and Accounts Payable Warrants/Disbursements, drawn on Bank of America. This process occurs bi-weekly, with City Council approval required each month.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 05-09-2026 AND 05-23- 2026 TOTALING $5,536,162.46 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 05- 07-2026 AND 05-21-2026 TOTALING $8,383,663.68 IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $13,919,826.14, DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA”.
BACKGROUND:
Payroll and accounts payable warrants are issued regularly to fulfill the City’s obligations for employee compensation and vendor payments in accordance with City policy and budget authority.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
In accordance with Chapter 3.16 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, the Director of Finance has conducted an audit of the payroll records covering the subject warrants and audited the claims and demands shown in the attached documents. The Director hereby certifies the accuracy of these records and confirms the availability of funds for payment.
City Council Staff Report
August 26, 2026 -- Page 2
Approval of Payroll & Accounts Payable Warrants, Claims and Demands FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these warrants is included in the Fiscal Year Adopted Budget.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Kristopher J. Mooney
City Manager: Teresa Gallavan for Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution
B. Payroll & Warrants Memo for PPE May 9, 2026
C. Payroll & Warrants Memo for PPE May 23, 2026
D. AP Check Reconciliation Register for May 7, 2026
E. AP Check Reconciliation Register for May 21, 2026