SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL, 291 N. MAIN STREET
PORTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA
MAY 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
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Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance Led by Mayor Meister
Invocation
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
SCHEDULED MATTERS
1. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget
Re: Receive Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Preliminary Budget and provide direction to staff.
ADJOURNMENT - to the meeting of May 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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Item No. 1.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MAY 12, 2026
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget
SOURCE: City Manager's Office
COMMENT: The Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Preliminary Budget is presented for discussion with the City Council, staff, and the community. This preliminary budget focuses on the General Fund, Measure H, and Measure I, and serves as a starting point for evaluating the City’s financial position, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability.
At the outset of the budget development process, staff were challenged with addressing an estimated $1.5 million structural deficit. This deficit is primarily the result of continued flat revenue growth combined with increasing labor costs, which continue to place pressure on the City’s General Fund. Increased labor costs are primarily associated with contractual obligations, retirement contributions, healthcare costs, and maintaining minimum staffing levels. In addition, staff incorporated anticipated operational and maintenance costs associated with the opening of the Overland Park and Recreation Center, further expanding community amenities and service levels.
The following revenue and expenditure trends reflect changes over time beginning in Fiscal Year 2014–2015. Both the revenue and expenditure growth patterns described below provide a long-term view of the City’s financial trajectory over this period.
General Fund revenues have experienced slowing growth over time. Over the past ten (10) years, revenues increased by approximately 46.48%; however, growth slowed to 17.46% over the past five (5) years. For Fiscal Year 2026– 2027, preliminary revenues are projected at $37,051,838, compared to the revised estimate of $37,567,875 for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, representing a decrease of approximately $516,037, or 1.37%. This trend reflects a continued deceleration in revenue growth.
In contrast, General Fund expenditures have continued to increase. Over the past ten (10) years, expenditures have increased by approximately 24.29%, with
15.10% growth occurring over the past five (5) years. More notably, expenditures are projected to increase by approximately 15.28% compared to Item No. 1.
the prior fiscal year, reflecting rising labor costs and operational demands.
This widening gap between slowing revenues and increasing expenditures represents the City’s most significant financial challenge and is not sustainable over the long term without structural adjustments.
The City’s General Fund revenue structure is primarily supported by a limited number of sources. Property Taxes represent the largest share at 27%, followed by Sales and Use Taxes at 22%. Charges for Services account for 16%, Utility Users Taxes represent 15%, Other Taxes account for 12%, and Other Revenues make up the remaining 8%.
On the expenditure side, the majority of General Fund resources are allocated to core service areas. Public Safety remains the largest expenditure, with Police services accounting for 36% and Fire services representing 16%. Parks and Leisure Services account for 20%. Administration represents 8%, while Planning and Engineering and Streets each account for 7%, and the City Attorney represents 6%.
In response to these challenges, staff have developed a series of balancing measures aimed at eliminating the deficit while maintaining core services and creating opportunities for future growth.
Key balancing strategies include:
• Unallocating funding for remaining vacant positions within the General Fund; and
• Pausing funding for equipment replacement across all General Fund departments.
These actions are intended to stabilize the General Fund in the short term while preserving flexibility for future adjustments.
Organizational Investments and Long-Term Financial Stability In addition to balancing the budget, staff is proposing several organizational investments and operational adjustments intended to improve service delivery, strengthen leadership capacity, and address long-term financial obligations.
For Fiscal Year 2026–2027, staff is proposing additional staffing within the Parks and Leisure Services Department to support operations and maintenance associated with the opening of the Overland Park and Recreation Center. Staff is also proposing one additional clerical position within the Administrative Services Department to better support citywide operational needs.
Item No. 1.
In addition, staff is proposing to fully fund the Deputy City Manager position within the City Manager’s Office rather than sharing costs with the Parks and Leisure Services Department. This adjustment will allow the Deputy City Manager to fully focus on citywide administrative responsibilities while supporting continued leadership development within the Parks and Leisure Services Department.
The Preliminary Budget also includes a proposed contribution of $100,000 toward reducing the City’s Risk Management Fund deficit, which currently exceeds $13 million. In addition, the budget proposes fully funding Golf Course operations to prevent further increases to the existing deficit.
Staff is also continuing to implement long-term structural financial improvements, including allocating liability claim costs proportionally to enterprise operations rather than funding all claims through the General Fund, which had historically been the City’s practice. Staff is further evaluating liability and workers’ compensation rates to ensure they accurately reflect current operational risks and financial obligations.
Finally, the City continues to make payments toward its approximately $50 million CalPERS unfunded liability, reinforcing the City’s long-term commitment to reducing pension obligations and improving overall financial stability.
Strategic Investments and Long-Term Sustainability
Staff also continues to invest in modernizing City operations and improving customer service delivery. Current initiatives include the implementation of new permit software to improve the efficiency and transparency of the development process, as well as the implementation of the City’s new business license software system.
In addition, staff will continue evaluating opportunities to modernize the City’s financial software and internal systems while working within current budget constraints. These efforts are intended to improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial reporting capabilities, and enhance service delivery to the community.
The Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Preliminary General Fund budget is currently projected to result in a surplus of approximately $300,772. This preliminary balance does not reflect the outcome of ongoing labor negotiations with the City’s bargaining groups.
Staff anticipates that the majority of this surplus will be required to fund negotiated labor cost adjustments, resulting in a balanced General Fund budget with no remaining surplus at the time of adoption.
Item No. 1.
The projected ending balance incorporates the City’s required General Fund reserves and restricted fund balances, ensuring continued compliance with adopted fiscal policies. Despite current financial pressures, the City remains financially stable and continues to proactively address long-term structural and operational challenges.
The Preliminary Budget is intended not only to address current financial challenges but also to position the City for long-term operational sustainability, improved service delivery, and continued strategic investment in the community.
MEASURE H – PUBLIC SAFETY AND LIBRARY SALES TAX
Measure H is a voter-approved 0.5% sales tax adopted in 2005 to support public safety services and library operations.
Historically, Measure H has been a critical funding source for public safety operations. However, reliance on Measure H to fund ongoing operations has significantly increased over time—from 39.66% in Fiscal Year 2006–2007 to 117.44% in Fiscal Year 2025–2026, meaning operational expenditures now exceed annual revenues.
This trend is not sustainable and will continue to reduce fund reserves unless operational changes are implemented.
Measure H has also funded significant capital investments since its adoption, including the Public Safety Building, Training Facility Improvements, Animal Shelter, Library RFID System, New Library Planning, and the Library Literacy Center.
For Fiscal Year 2026–2027, Measure H revenues are estimated at $5,667,180.
Planned expenditures include:
• Police Services: $2,625,666
• Fire Services: $2,428,552
• Public Safety (Other): $307,064
• Library & Literacy Services: $615,002
Capital projects include the Fire Station #72 Remodel in the amount of $2,110,316.
The fund balance is projected to decline from approximately $5,155,659 to $2,736,239 over the fiscal year, reflecting continued reliance on reserves.
This trend underscores a structural imbalance within Measure H and the need Item No. 1.
for long-term sustainability strategies.
MEASURE I – GENERAL PURPOSE SALES TAX
Measure I is a voter-approved 1% general purpose sales tax adopted in 2018.
While Measure I may support all City services, it has primarily funded the expansion of public safety services and significant capital investments.
Reliance on Measure I for public safety operations has increased substantially— from 27.39% in Fiscal Year 2019–2020 to 91.91% in Fiscal Year 2025–2026, reflecting growing operational demands. Public safety expenditures continue to represent the City’s largest operational investment due to staffing, emergency response, and ongoing service demands.
Since Fiscal Year 2020–2021, approximately 1% of revenues annually have supported self-performed street maintenance.
Measure I has funded approximately $29 million in capital projects, including Fire Department equipment, Training Facility Improvements, Fire Station remodels, and major roadway reconstruction projects such as Villa Street, Henderson Avenue, Grand Avenue, and Morton Avenue.
For Fiscal Year 2026–2027, Measure I revenues are estimated at $11,482,052.
Planned expenditures include:
• Police Services: $5,420,028
• Fire Services: $3,148,480
• Street Services: $293,402
• Trail Maintenance: $150,000
Capital projects include:
• Fire Station #72 Remodel: $1,261,794
• Overland Park and Recreation Center: $8,336,809
• Veterans Park Splash Pad: $150,000
• Self-Performed Street Maintenance: $1,200,000
• Main Street Parking Lot: $2,010,000
• Newcomb and Mulberry Traffic Signal: $600,000
Many of these capital projects are funded through restricted or voter-approved revenues intended for infrastructure and community improvements and cannot be used interchangeably for general operational expenses.
The available balance is projected to decline from $13,536,813 to $2,448,352, Item No. 1.
reflecting both operational use and continued capital investment.
While Measure I has provided flexibility to expand services and invest in infrastructure, increasing reliance on these funds for operations will require continued evaluation to ensure long-term sustainability.
Collectively, the General Fund, Measure H, and Measure I reflect the City’s broader financial condition, where slowing revenue growth and increasing operational demands are placing pressure across all funding sources. While each fund has provided critical support for maintaining services and investing in the community, current trends indicate a growing reliance on limited resources that is not sustainable over the long term. Moving forward, the City will need to evaluate strategies that align ongoing expenditures with available revenues while continuing to prioritize core services, public safety, and infrastructure investment.
Staff believes the Preliminary Budget reflects a proactive and fiscally responsible approach to addressing current challenges while continuing to maintain essential services, modernize operations, and invest in the community.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Preliminary Budget and provide direction to staff.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Budget FY 2026-27 GF-MH-MI
Appropriated/Funded:
Review By:
Department Director:
Richard Tree, City Manager
Final Approver: Fernando Gabriel-Moraga, Chief Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026 – 2027
GENERAL FUND
The General Fund was established by the original Charter of the City. Activities financed from this fund include legislative, administrative, legal and fiscal functions; police and fire protection services; planning and community promotion, engineering and construction safety, inspection, and regulation services; street and storm drain maintenance and traffic safety services; and parks, recreational, and library services. The primary sources of revenue for this fund include property tax, sales tax, utility users tax, and charges for services.
The projects proposed for fiscal year 2026-2027 total $6,776,750 and include the following:
Appropriation
ADA improvements – city facilities $ 100,000
City hall roof replacement 700,000
Development ordinance update 51,000
Downtown holiday décor 40,000
Emergency Operations Center/Fire Station #71 1,098,892
Multi-sports field improvements (NPS Grant) 150,000
New Library – design (CSL Grant/Insurance proceeds) 2,115,820 Overland community center/park (Prop 68 grant) 2,221,038 Permitting & Asset Management Software 100,000
Sports Complex Improvements – booster pump 150,000
Update circulation element 50,000
Total $ 6,776,750
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026-2027
GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
2025-2026
2024-2025 Original Revised 2026-2027
Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate
Revenues from:
Property Taxes $ 10,013,704 $ 10,010,000 $ 10,607,824 $ 10,920,991 Sales and Use Taxes 8,217,471 7,815,327 8,238,265 8,274,919 Utility Users Taxes 5,731,918 5,600,000 5,583,529 5,600,000 Other Taxes 4,857,368 4,919,218 4,782,593 4,785,718
Permits 1,089,635 931,000 919,841 956,000
Other agencies 1,483,859 636,398 1,021,250 288,615
Invested assets 1,122,743 970,066 1,055,638 1,000,066
Fines 18,142 21,500 19,519 18,800
Charges for services 4,801,111 4,889,803 5,132,113 5,007,229 Other revenues 346,747 192,200 207,303 199,500
Total operating revenues 37,682,698 35,985,512 37,567,875 37,051,838 Appropriations for:
Legislation 1,053,489 1,037,200 916,443 989,023
Administration 1,415,676 1,324,400 1,148,738 1,821,038
City Attorney 170,859 200,000 206,500 350,000
Finance 2,123,413 2,759,269 2,541,090 2,897,445
Police Services 11,036,273 12,479,259 11,538,981 12,828,394 Fire Services 5,727,761 6,213,859 5,340,820 6,174,774
Planning & Engineering 3,259,170 3,314,014 3,234,412 2,985,290 Public Works 1,880,643 2,036,537 1,941,039 2,055,689
Parks and Leisure Services 5,254,182 6,122,012 5,807,596 6,445,137 Parks and Leisure Services - grant prog 65,104 50,241 45,793 62,830 Total departmental expenditures 31,986,570 35,536,791 32,721,412 36,609,620 Revenue over (under) expenditures 5,696,128 448,721 4,846,463 442,218 Other financing sources (uses):
Transfers:
Special Gas Tax 1,384,824 1,491,678 1,493,344 1,478,537 Community Development Block Grant - - - -
Traffic Safety Fund 71,689 75,850 73,383 75,850
Transportation Development 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Park Development 109,543 82,700 79,598 82,600
Building Construction Fund 5,493 4,000 4,740 4,500
Golf Support (301,368) (400,000) (400,000) (400,000)
Other Transfers - - - (100,000)
Net transfers 1,420,181 1,404,228 1,401,065 1,291,487
Capital grants / donations / sale of land 914,629 12,800,275 5,812,760 3,954,780 GF reserve / designated funds 1,125,030 3,690,000 482,134 1,065,000 Restricted Fund Balance 715,893 210,000 162,980 1,794,470 Special Purpose Reserve 22,747 100,000 93,459 115,000
Capital Outlay (1,574,369) (16,680,275) (5,479,581) (6,736,750) Debt Service (1,626,007) (1,630,863) (1,630,863) (1,625,433) Total other financing sources (uses) 998,104 (106,635) 841,954 (141,446) Net Resources / (Appropriations) $ 6,694,232 $ 342,086 $ 5,688,417 $ 300,772 2024-2025 Original Revised 2026-2027
Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate
Property taxes
Current Secured $ 4,037,028 $ 4,225,000 $ 4,287,028 $ 4,390,000 Current Unsecured 285,122 285,000 291,568 293,000
Prior Secured/Unsecured 105,324 100,000 113,295 115,000 In lieu of VLF 5,586,230 5,400,000 5,915,933 6,122,991
Total 10,013,704 10,010,000 10,607,824 10,920,991
Other taxes
Sales & use tax 8,217,471 7,815,327 8,238,265 8,274,919 Utility Users tax 5,731,918 5,600,000 5,583,529 5,600,000 Transient occupancy tax 778,027 800,000 766,495 785,000 Property transfer tax 123,890 106,000 153,128 140,000
Franchises 775,772 800,000 760,330 760,000
Municipal franchises 1,001,134 1,001,134 1,001,134 1,001,134 Sales tax-Public Safety 394,773 386,000 356,190 343,500 Payments in-lieu of taxes 676,084 676,084 676,084 676,084 Business license tax 1,107,688 1,150,000 1,069,232 1,080,000 Total 18,806,757 18,334,545 18,604,387 18,660,637
Permits
Building permits 399,204 350,000 348,441 350,000
Plumbing permits 349,687 275,000 291,293 300,000
Electrical permits 295,492 250,000 223,502 250,000
Other permits 45,252 56,000 56,605 56,000
Total 1,089,635 931,000 919,841 956,000
Revenue from Other Agencies
Vehicle license fees in excess 195,446 85,000 96,218 95,000 Homeowners tax exemption 20,720 21,000 20,817 21,000
State & Federal operating grants 1,124,990 450,398 808,173 77,615 State Reimbursements 142,703 80,000 96,042 95,000
Total 1,483,859 636,398 1,021,250 288,615
Use of money & property
Investment income 1,070,776 920,000 1,005,222 950,000
Rental income 51,967 50,066 50,416 50,066
Total 1,122,743 970,066 1,055,638 1,000,066
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026-2027
GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATES
2025-2026
2024-2025 Original Revised 2026-2027
Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026-2027
GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATES
2025-2026
Fines & forfeitures
Parking fines 5,864 9,000 5,485 6,000
Vehicle code fines 2,685 2,500 3,835 2,800
Other fines 9,593 10,000 10,199 10,000
Total 18,142 21,500 19,519 18,800
Charges for services
Planning & zoning fees 69,143 60,000 48,835 51,000
Engineering & inspection fees 95,802 89,500 67,806 76,000 Police services 460,984 455,000 509,952 466,000
Fire services 219,557 167,000 282,517 182,000
Library services 16,045 17,000 17,996 17,000
Recreation facility rentals 64,651 64,340 59,408 62,175 Recreation program revenues 179,641 166,970 164,979 162,100 Senior program revenues 14,061 14,000 13,102 14,000
Swimming fees 90,653 90,000 85,435 89,000
Passport services 82,556 77,000 67,274 75,000
Interfund services 3,487,831 3,675,539 3,802,355 3,800,000 Other service charges 20,187 13,454 12,454 12,954
Total 4,801,111 4,889,803 5,132,113 5,007,229
Other revenues 346,747 192,200 207,303 199,500
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 37,682,698 35,985,512 37,567,875 37,051,838
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026-2027
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES
2025-2026
2024-2025 Original Revised 2026-2027
Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate
LEGISLATIVE
City Council $ 173,623 $ 157,200 $ 140,936 $ 253,000
- Reserves / Designated Funds 22,747 115,000 93,459 115,000 Community Promotion 300,191 555,000 457,672 457,523
Emergency Operations - Temporary Library 198,904 210,000 162,980 163,500 Emergency Operations - March Storms 358,024 - 61,396 -
Total 1,053,489 1,037,200 916,443 989,023
ADMINISTRATIVE
City Manager 590,405 526,876 490,170 833,115
City Clerk 345,656 331,132 301,783 413,671
Human Resources 479,615 466,392 356,785 574,252
Total 1,415,676 1,324,400 1,148,738 1,821,038
CITY ATTORNEY 170,859 200,000 206,500 350,000
FINANCE
General Accounting 721,072 1,049,026 948,832 1,128,284
Information Technology Services 624,620 798,847 737,719 833,478 General Services 323,404 439,715 371,031 446,580
Utility Billing 454,317 471,681 483,508 489,103
Total 2,123,413 2,759,269 2,541,090 2,897,445
POLICE SERVICE
Police Administration 11,036,273 12,479,259 11,538,981 12,234,311 Animal Services - - - 594,083
Total 11,036,273 12,479,259 11,538,981 12,828,394
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026-2027
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES
2025-2026
2024-2025 Original Revised 2026-2027
Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate
FIRE SERVICE 5,727,761 6,213,859 5,340,820 6,174,774
PLANNING & ENGINEERING
Planning 753,974 912,299 700,545 746,495
Economic Development 487,927 461,951 486,748 276,373
Engineering & Project Management 2,017,269 1,939,764 2,047,119 1,962,422 Total 3,259,170 3,314,014 3,234,412 2,985,290
PUBLIC WORKS
Street Maintenance 645,936 746,713 772,743 753,661
Traffic Control 403,943 453,394 360,715 486,856
Street Lighting 738,888 744,965 720,601 724,876
Parking Lot Maintenance 91,876 91,465 86,980 90,296
Total 1,880,643 2,036,537 1,941,039 2,055,689
PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES
Parks Maintenance 3,505,369 4,172,270 4,024,292 4,241,008 Leisure Services 846,836 985,230 954,695 1,024,364
Swimming Pool 256,973 280,469 248,585 281,772
Library 645,004 684,043 580,024 715,068
Overland Rec Center - - - 182,925
Subtotal 5,254,182 6,122,012 5,807,596 6,445,137
Grant-funded Parks programs 65,104 50,241 45,793 62,830 Total 5,319,286 6,172,253 5,853,389 6,507,967
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 31,986,570 $ 35,536,791 $ 32,721,412 $ 36,609,620
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026– 2027
PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX (MEASURE H) FUND
This fund was established as a result of the voters’ approval of a one-half cent increase in sales tax on the November 8, 2005 Special Consolidated Election ballot. This fund is used to account for revenues received from this district tax, which are restricted for police and fire protection services and for literacy programs.
For the fiscal year 2026-2027, $2,110,316 is appropriated for the following project:
Appropriation
Fire Station #72 construction $ 2,010,316
Fire Station #72 furnishings 100,000
Total $ 2,110,316
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026-2027
PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX (MEASURE H) FUND
2025-2026
2024-2025 Original Revised 2026-2027
Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate
Available balance, beginning of year $ 5,039,598 $ 5,581,976 $ 5,287,206 $ 5,155,659 Add:
Revenues from:
Sales tax - Measure H 5,335,383 5,239,246 5,716,232 5,461,180 Interest income 216,781 115,000 123,960 116,000
Police services 4,126 82,000 88,648 90,000
Contributions 1,600 - - -
Total 5,557,890 5,436,246 5,928,840 5,667,180
Less:
Appropriations for:
Police services 2,288,785 2,552,202 2,635,264 2,625,666 Fire services 2,149,999 2,353,873 2,496,941 2,428,552
Public Safety Station 258,420 305,064 322,069 307,064
Library & literacy 517,564 632,503 525,613 615,002
Total 5,214,768 5,843,642 5,979,887 5,976,284
Capital projects
Generator Replacement (PD) - 140,000 - -
Emergency response vehicle preemption - 80,000 - -
EOC Upgrade (PD) - 500,000 - -
Fire Station #72 Remodel - 2,190,816 80,500 2,110,316
FD Training Facility classroom remodel 95,514 - - -
Total 95,514 2,910,816 80,500 2,110,316
Available balance, end of year $ 5,287,206 $ 2,263,764 $ 5,155,659 $ 2,736,239
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026– 2027
MEASURE I SALES TAX FUND
This fund was established as a result of the voters’ approval of a one cent transactions and use tax on the November 6, 2018 Special Municipal Election ballot. This fund is used to account for revenues received from this district tax, to provide funds for the maintenance of essential local city services including police, fire, 9-1-1 emergency and medical aid response, street maintenance, and other services.
For the fiscal year 2026-2027, the following projects, totaling $13,558,603 are proposed for funding:
Appropriation
Overland community center / park (4th Street) $ 8,336,809 Fire Stations remodels (design) 38,110
FS #72 construction 1,223,684
Main Street parking lot 2,010,000
Pavement repair and overlay program 1,200,000
Traffic Signal – Newcomb @ Mulberry 600,000
Veteran’s Park splash pad 150,000
Total $ 13,558,603
CITY OF PORTERVILLE
ANNUAL BUDGET
2026-2027
MEASURE I SALES TAX FUND
2025-2026
2024-2025 Original Revised 2026-2027
Actual Estimate Estimate Estimate
Available balance, beginning of year $ 19,036,997 $ 15,588,563 $ 15,285,386 $ 13,536,813 Add:
Revenues from:
Sales tax - Measure I 10,642,007 10,487,075 11,431,946 10,923,052 Sales tax - Measure R 127,261 150,000 43,191 150,000
Interest income 842,701 325,000 370,447 330,000
Police services 80,942 79,000 85,863 79,000
Total 11,692,911 11,041,075 11,931,447 11,482,052
Less:
Appropriations for:
Police services 6,481,695 6,353,713 6,140,454 5,420,028 - Centennial Plaza PD Office/City Conference Room - 60,500 - - Fire services 3,686,161 2,946,390 2,702,596 3,148,480
- Fire Stations remodel (design) - - 68,093 38,110
- FS 72 remodel - 3,209,184 1,985,500 1,223,684
- Training facility improvements 1,297,255 - 14,055 -
Streets maintenance 95,355 326,251 213,413 293,402
Litter abatement 139,245 - 18,096 -
Trail maintenance - 150,000 62,271 150,000
Total 11,699,711 13,046,038 11,204,478 10,273,704
Appropriations for Capital Projects:
Overland Community Center / Overland Park - 8,388,772 51,963 8,336,809 Sports Complex Master Plan - 15,900 15,900 -
Veteran's Park playground 600,000 395,772 -
Veteran's Park splash pad - - - 150,000
Total - 9,004,672 463,635 8,486,809
Appropriations for streets program:
Pavement repair and overlay program 790,611 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 Grand Ave reconstruction - Henrahan to Leggett 554,724 - 651,599 - Main Street Lighting - 175,000 -
Main Street Parking Lot 98,243 1,200,000 156,021 2,010,000 Montgomery Ave reconstuction - Jaye to H 55 - - -
Morton Ave reconstruction 158,129 - - -
Newcomb and Mulberry Traffic Signal - - - 600,000
Pavement management program 894 - 4,287 -
Street median rehabilitation - 50,000 - -
Union Ave reconstruction - environmental/row acquisition 621 - - - Villa Street reconstruction - Olive to Henderson 2,141,534 - - - Total 3,744,811 2,625,000 2,011,907 3,810,000
Available balance, end of year $ 15,285,386 $ 1,953,928 $ 13,536,813 $ 2,448,352