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RiversideCA.govFY 2026-2028 Biennial Budget Workshop
Finance CommitteeApril 20, 2026Finance Department
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BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Executive ReviewBaseline BudgetThe Starting PointCommunity EngagementMeetings & SurveyDepartment Critical Needs/Cost Reduction OptionsBudget adoption on June 23Engagement and feedback through public meeting bodies Proposed budget to Council on May 19
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BUDGET STRATEGYWhat do we need just to maintain?What can we afford?Where do we want to go? RiversideCA.gov4
YOUR MONEY. YOUR VOICE.
Online Budget SurveyJan 22 – Feb 23
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FISCAL HEALTH AND OUTLOOKOverall, the City maintains a strong position with record reserve levelsSignificant uncertainty of future fiscal outlook remainsRecommend proactive measures to balance potential multi-year deficits Potential multi-year deficits due to rising costs/slower revenue growth RiversideCA.gov6
GENERAL FUND & MEASURE Z RESERVE BALANCESGeneral FundBalance(in millions)Policy Reserves$57.32Emergency Reserve (15%)19.11Contingency Reserve (5%)$76.43TotalOther Reserves$18.23Reserved for Section 115 Trust Contributions6.37Infrastructure Reserve5.00Technology Reserve25.82Water GFT Escrow96.77Section 115 Trust9.56Unassigned $161.75Total$ 238.18 Total ReservesMeasure ZBalance(in millions)$24.34Fund Balance*5.00Policy Reserve$29.34 Total*Projected FY 2025/26 year-end fund balance
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GENERAL FUND OVERVIEW2026-2028 Proposed Biennial Budget(In thousands)FY 2030/31ProjectedFY 2029/30ProjectedFY 2028/29ProjectedFY 2027/28ProposedFY 2026/27Proposed$ 444,256$ 431,872$ 419,738$ 403,548$ 383,146Revenue/Transfers In(444,256)(431,872)(419,738)(403,548)(383,146)Expenditure/Transfers Out$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -Surplus/(Deficit) RiversideCA.gov8
GENERAL FUND REVENUE FY 2026/27(In millions)
Property Taxes; $101.8M; 26%Sales Tax; $98.3M; 26%Cannabis Tax; $1.0M; 0%Utility Users Tax; $37.3M; 10%Transient Occupancy Tax; $9.3M; 2%Franchise Fees; $6.4M; 2%Licenses & Non-Developer Permits; $11.2M; 3%Non-Development Charges for Services; $12.8M; 3%Development Fees & Charges; $8.5M; 2%General Fund Transfer; $60.4M; 16%Service Support Allocation; $18.3M; 5%Section 115 Set Aside/Trust; $7.8M; 2%Other Revenues & Transfers In; $10.1M; 3% 4/10/2026
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GENERAL FUND REVENUESGeneral Fund (in thousands)% ChangeFY 2027/28Proposed BudgetFY 2026/27Proposed BudgetFY 2025/26Adopted BudgetRevenue CategoryFY28FY273.2%5.5%$105,000$101,784$96,473Property Taxes3.3%4.5%101,58798,32394,092Sales Tax0.0%0.0%1,0001,0001,000Cannabis Tax3.5%0.6%38,64737,34537,121Utility Users Tax2.1%3.9%9,4649,2718,927Transient Occupancy Tax3.8%-9.9%6,6976,4507,160Franchise Fees1.9%0.6%11,38311,17511,106Licenses & Non-Developer Permits3.1%4.4%13,14812,75312,214Non-Development Charges for Services2.9%-12.8%8,7348,4909,735Development Fees & Charges7.2%7.4%64,70160,37856,199General Fund Transfer0,0%-28.7%18,26618,26625,633Measure Z Transfer83.9%-34.8%14,3937,82812,003Section 115 Set Aside/Trust4.4%-3.9%10,53010,08510,495Other Revenues & Transfers In5.3%0.3%$403,548$383,146$382,157Total Revenues & Transfers In RiversideCA.gov10
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY(FY 2026/27 in millions) Personnel70.7%, $270.9MCal PERS UAL6.7%, $25.5MNon Personnel17.6%, $67.4MSpecial Projects2.9%, $11.1MMinor Capital Outlay0.1%, $0.5MDebt Service5.9%, $22.5MCharges To/From-5.3%, ($20.3M)Cost Allocation Plan-5.2%, ($19.7M)Section 115 Trust Transfer0.7%, $2.9MWater GFT Escrow2.6%, $9.8mOther Funds Subsidy3.3%, $12.6M 4/10/2026
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM AREA(FY 2026/27 in millions) Internal Services, $59.2M, 15%Public Safety, $214.2M, 56%Community Services,$96.0M, 25%Other, $13.7M, 4% RiversideCA.gov12
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT(FY 2026/27 in millions)$134.81M35%$79.39M21%$35.38M9%$24.59M6%$18.67M5%$11.70M3%$2.93M1%$2.78M1%$16.09M4%$10.96M3%$6.09M2%$5.92M2%$5.50M 1%$4.99M1%$2.76M1%$2.45M1%$2.37M1%$1.37M.4%$0.71M.2%$23.60M6%$0.00M$20.00M$40.00M$60.00M$80.00M$100.00M$120.00M$140.00M$160.00MPoliceFireParks, Recreation & Comm SvcsPublic WorksCommunity DevelopmentLibraryHousing and Human ServicesMusuemInnovation and TechnologyFinanceHuman ResourcesGeneral ServicesOffice of the City AttorneyCity ManagerMarketing and CommunicationsCity CouncilCity ClerkMayorOffice of Inspector GeneralNon DepartmentalCommunity Services Internal ServicesPublic Safety 4/10/2026
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENTGeneral Fund (in millions)% ChangeFY 27/28Proposed BudgetFY 26/27Proposed BudgetFY 25/26Adopted BudgetExpenditure CategoryFY28FY276.4%12.7%$1.46$1.37$1.21Mayor6.2%14.8%2.602.452.14City Council3.8%-8.1%5.184.995.43City Manager16.8%7.4%2.772.372.21City Clerk5.4%-13.7%5.805.506.37Office of City Attorney2.4%-8.4%2.822.763.01Marketing and Comms14.3%-0.820.71-Office of Inspector Gnrl5.8%-5.5%6.456.096.44Human Resources5.0%3.6%6.225.925.72General Services7.0%7.5%11.7310.9610.19Finance5.6%6.0%16.9916.0915.17Innovation and Tech7.0%0.3%3.132.932.92Housing and Human Svcs7.3%-1.3%20.0418.6718.93Community DevelopmentGeneral Fund (in millions)% ChangeFY 27/28Proposed BudgetFY 26/27Proposed BudgetFY 25/26Adopted BudgetExpenditure CategoryFY28FY272.6%7.3%138.38134.81125.64Police1.8%9.2%80.7879.3972.71Fire3.1%-2.5%25.3524.5925.21Public Works6.2%-0.4%12.4211.7011.75Library2.4%-0.1%36.2335.3835.41Parks, Rec, Com Svcs58.6%3.3%4.402.782.69Museum28.0%-44.7%30.2123.6042.66Non-Deptl5.6%-13.5%(20.85)(19.74)(22.83)Cost Allocation Pln8.1%7.0%10.629.839.18Water GFT5.3%0.3%$403.55$383.15$382.16Total Expenditures & Transfers Out RiversideCA.gov14
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURESGeneral Fund (in thousands)% ChangeFY 2027/28Proposed BudgetFY 2026/27Proposed BudgetFY 2025/26Adopted BudgetExpenditure CategoryFY28FY275.9%3.3%$303,101$286,234$277,141Personnel5.0%-3.8%(16,055)(15,287)(15,891)Vacancy Factor8.3%27.9%18,01316,63012,999Cal PERS UAL-Safety17.9%34.5%10,4338,8516,582Cal PERS UAL-Misc6.1%-15.3%71,49667,37279,496Non-Personnel4.1%6.1%11,58511,13210,492Special Projects0.8%-43.0%521517908Minor Capital Outlay2.5%2.0%23,06922,49622,048Debt Service5.4%-3.8%(21,433)(20,325)(21,125)Charges To/From5.6%-13.5%(20,851)(19,744)(22,831)Cost Allocation Plan-100%-68.3%-2,8539,000Section 115 Trust Transfer8.1%7.0%10,6249,8269,183Water GFT Escrow3.6%-11.0%13,04412,59314,157Other Funds Subsidy5.3%0.3%$403,548$383,146$382,157Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 4/10/2026
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FY 2030/31ProjectedFY 2029/30ProjectedFY 2028/29ProjectedFY 2027/28ProposedFY 2026/27ProposedFY 2025/26Revised(in millions)$ 99.12 $ 94.45 $ 90.42 $ 86.98 $ 84.55 $ 83.88 Revenue(99.04)(96.67)(95.67)(93.02)(95.20)(103.95)ExpendituresEncumbrances & Carryovers$ 0.08$ (2.22)$ (5.25)$ (6.04)$ (10.65)$ (20.08)Net Change in Fund Balance$ 0.17 $ 2.40 $ 7.65 $ 13.68 $ 24.34 $ 44.41 Beginning Available Balance0.08(2.22)(5.25)(6.04)(10.65)(20.08)Net Change in Fund BalancePolicy Reserve$ 0.25 $ 0.17 $ 2.40 $ 7.65 $ 13.68 $ 24.34 Ending Available BalanceMeasure Z Spending PlanThe Measure Z Policy Reserve of $5M is maintained outside of the Spending Plan.
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MEASURE Z EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENTGeneral Fund (in thousands)% ChangeFY 27/28Proposed BudgetFY 26/27Proposed BudgetFY 25/26Adopted BudgetExpenditure CategoryFY28FY277.4%3.8%$35,087$32,668$31,471Police-4.3%9.0%11,66912,19911,192Fire--27%18,26618,26625,633Service Support Transfer-4.4%-30.5%10,85011,35016,325Public Works-20.9%-2.7%4,7395,9946,162Housing and Human Svcs-0.1%28.5%2,8862,8882,248Museum-0.1%-2,7342,7372,737Library-19.7%-17.2%2,1652,6973,258Parks, Rec, Com Svcs6.0%-25.8%2,5422,7043,642General Services1.0%-46.5%1,2461,2332,305Innovation and Tech5.8%4.0%465440423Office of City Attorney5.4%-0.1%198188188Human Resources4.7%-34.1%152145220City Manager0.3%-16.3%222227Finance---1,6731,673Non-Departmental-2.3%-11.4%$93,020$95,204$107,503Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 4/10/2026
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MEASURE Z EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM AREA(FY 2026/27 in millions) Internal Services$4.73 M5%Public Safety$69.13 M72%Community Services$19.67 M21%Other$1.67 M2% RiversideCA.gov18
MEASURE Z EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT(FY 2026/27 in millions)$32.67M34%$12.20M13%$18.27M19%$11.35M12%$5.99M6%$2.89M3%$2.74M3%$2.70M3%$2.70M3%$1.23M1%$0.44M.5%$0.19M.2%$0.15M.2%$0.02M0%$1.67M2%$0.00M$5.00M$10.00M$15.00M$20.00M$25.00M$30.00M$35.00MPoliceFireService Support TransferPublic WorksHousing and Human ServicesMuseumLibraryParks, Recreation & Comm SvcsGeneral ServicesInnovation and TechnologyOffice of the City AttorneyHuman ResourcesCity ManagerFinanceNon DepartmentalCommunity Services Internal ServicesPublic Safety 4/10/2026
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MEASURE Z EXPENDITURESMeasure Z (in thousands)% ChangeFY 2027/28Proposed BudgetFY 2026/27Proposed BudgetFY 2025/26Adopted BudgetExpenditure CategoryFY 28FY 275.5%12.2%$32,423$30,741$27,390Personnel8.8%34.5%3,0202,7762,064Cal PERS UAL-Safety18.7%37.5%649547397Cal PERS UAL-Misc-5.8%-23.2%6,8557,2769,468Non Personnel-1.0%-21.6%7,8607,94310,133Special Projects-26.8%1.0%1,2111,6541,637Minor Capital Outlay-8.8%-29.3%10,30011,30015,975Capital Outlay-15.4%-0.7%12,43614,70214,806Debt Service0.0%-28.7%18,26618,26625,633Transfer to General Fund-2.3%-11.4%$93,020$95,204$107,503Total Expenditures & Transfers Out RiversideCA.gov20
MEASURE Z EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY(FY 2026/27 in millions) Personnel$30.7M32%Cal PERS UAL$3.3M4%Non Personnel$7.3M8%Special Projects$7.9M8%Minor Capital Outlay$1.7M2%Capital Outlay$11.3M12%Debt Service$14.7M15%Service Support Transfer$18.3M19% 4/10/2026
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WHO PROVIDES THE SERVICES?
- 100.00 200.00 300.00 400.00 500.00 600.00 700.00Public Safety Community Service Internal Service628.2535.9%($112.3M)261.0014.9%($54.4M)143.258.2%($20.1M)174.7110.0%($15.3M)108.506.2%($15.6M)74.504.3%($7.2M)39.502.3%($4.5M)16.500.9%($1.9M)66.503.8%($9.4M)36.002.1%($4.9M)63.003.6%($10.6M)24.001.4%($5.1M)38.002.2%($5.6M)16.000.9%($3.9M)19.551.1%($2.6M)17.501.0%($2.1M)13.000.7%($1.8M)7.750.4%($1.1M)3.000.2%($0.6M) Budgeted PositionsFY 2026/27 POSITIONS BY DEPARTMENT GENERAL FUND & MEASURE ZTotal 1,750.51 Budgeted Positions889.2550.8%($166.7M)556.9631.8%($64.6M)304.3017.4%($47.7M) RiversideCA.gov22
WHY THE CITY IS FACING A GENERAL FUND DEFICITRevenues(Significant Changes from Previous Adopted Biennial Budget)In thousandsFY 2027/28FY 2026/27Category$(2,186)$(297)Property Tax(1,213)(1,334)Sales Tax(1,765)(1,680)Utility Users Tax(1,217)(1,101)Franchise Fees(3,043)(2,778)Licenses and Non-Developer Permits(1,650)(1,650)Other Financing Sources2,021739Various Other Adjustments$(9,052)$(8,102)Total Revenue ChangesExpenditures(Significant Changes from Previous Adopted Biennial Budget)In thousandsFY 2027/28FY 2026/27Category$9,385$4,124Payroll, Health, Benefits6,0726,025CalPERS UAL2,8723,247Workers Comp/General Liability Trust3,7284,748Charges to/From & CAP(1,627)(1,908)Special Fund Subsidies6,4654,586Critical Needs (non personnel)(1,938)(1,809)Other Baseline Adjustments$24,979$19,033Total Expenditure ChangesProjected DeficitFY 2027/28FY 2026/27$(34,031)$(27,135)Total 4/10/2026
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WHY THE CITY IS FACING A MEASURE Z DEFICIT(Significant Changes from Previous Adopted Biennial Budget)In thousandsFY 2027/28FY 2026/27CategoryRevenues$(5,865)$(5,450)Transaction and Use Tax200200Interest(5,665)(5,250)Total RevenuesExpenditures3,9442,709Payroll, Health, Benefits804780CalPERS UAL1,9831,115New Programs/Critical Needs6,7314,604Total Expenditures$(12,396)$(9,854)Projected Deficit RiversideCA.gov24
Protect core servicesStrategically phase in reductionsMaximize one-time solutionsMinimize use of reservesMaintain long-term fiscal sustainabilityBALANCED BUDGET FRAMEWORK
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ADJUSTING TO A BALANCED BUDGETDeficit Reduction Measures(In thousands)General FundFY 2027/28FY 2026/27Category$10,739$8,016Cost Reductions3,9635,599Use of Unassigned Fund Balance-2,356General Liability Trust Fund Contribution True up1,191862Fees and Charges CPI increase18,13810,303Section 115 Trust/Set Aside$34,031$27,135Total General Fund Measure ZFY 2027/28FY 2026/27Category11,5339,935Cost Reductions$11,533$9,935Total Measure Z RiversideCA.gov26
GENERAL FUND/MEASURE Z PROPOSED CUTS IN 2026-27AdditionsReductions2026-27Police, Fire, insurance, claim liabilities, animals, inflation - $17,951,254DollarsAdd one (Fire Marshall)- 38PersonnelLiving Within Our MeansCUTS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE 4/10/2026
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COST REDUCTIONS BY DEPARTMENT(General Fund in thousands)% of Budget*FY 27/28FY 26/27Department0.8%$3,099$1,094Police3.0%1,7381,088Parks, Recreation, and Community Services3.1%$1,309$779Public Works3.8%864740Community Development7.6%541498Human Resources3.0%392362Library6.4%345344City Manager1.8%314293Innovation and Technology2.6%296290Finance0.4%792284Fire3.7%258210City Attorney5.6%172165Marketing and Comms% of Budget*FY 27/28FY 26/27Department5.5%163163Museum4.9%150150Housing and Human Serv3.7%11191City Clerk1.1%19667General Services--1,400Various FY 25/26 Reductions-$10,739$8,016Total Cost Reductions* Reflects FY 2026/27 cost reduction as a percent of the department’s pre reduction budget.
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COST REDUCTIONS BY DEPARTMENT(Measure Z in thousands)% of Budget*FY 27/28FY 26/27Department19.1%$3,175$2,675Public Works38.6%1,9001,700General Services37.0%2,1181,583Parks, Recreation, and Community Services3.5%1,2221,200Police8.5%1,1611,127Fire12.7%1,175870Housing and Human Services35.9%694692Innovation and Technology35.6%8080City Manager25.0%87Finance-$11,533$9,935Total Cost Reductions* Reflects FY 2026/27 cost reduction as a percent of the department’s pre reduction budget. 4/10/2026
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SECTION 115 TRUST
•Reaches $100M goal in FY27•Begins Section 115 Trust Drawdown in FY28•Smooths annual payments not to exceed $40.7M•Offsets annual fiscal impact >$11M RiversideCA.gov30
CRITICAL NEEDS BY DEPARTMENT(General Fund)In thousandsFY 2027/28FY 2026/27Department2,6251,992Public Works1,5001,500Police1,0951,090Fire500500Library330430Marketing and Communications400400Parks, Recreation, and Community Services125125Community Development-50Finance1,44050Museum$8,015$6,136Total Cost Reductions 4/10/2026
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Departmental BudgetsGeneral Fund and Measure Z
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CITY MANAGERMajor Changes to Budget•Personnel savings from maintaining Executive Assistant vacant ($120K )•Ongoing reduction to Fiscal Management Account ($113K)•Ongoing reduction to travel and meeting expenses ($60K )$0M$.5M$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M$3.0M$3.5MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z 4/10/2026
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CITY CLERKMajor Changes to Budget•Reduction in costs due to savings across various budget categories ($85K)•Reduction in funding for annual Board/Commission reception ($6K)$0M$0.2M$0.4M$0.6M$0.8M$1.0M$1.2M$1.4M$1.6M$1.8MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 27/28 - General Fund RiversideCA.gov34
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEYMajor Changes to Budget•Personnel savings from maintaining Legal Secretary vacant, underfills, and reduced overtime ($210K)•Reduction in services for various quality of life programs starting in FY 27/28 ($48K)$0M$1.0M$2.0M$3.0M$4.0M$5.0M$6.0MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z 4/10/2026
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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONSMajor Changes to Budget•Savings from various unexpended translation services ($131K)•Extension of limited-term funding provided in prior budget for various activities ($430K in FY 26/27 and $330K ongoing)$0M$0.2M$0.4M$0.6M$0.8M$1.0M$1.2M$1.4MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 27/28 - General Fund RiversideCA.gov36
HUMAN RESOURCESMajor Changes to Budget•Reduction to reflects a delay in planning of a new talent management system ($250K)•Personnel savings from maintaining Executive Assistant and Administrative interns vacant ($105K)•Reduction in citywide employee training ($100K)$0M$1M$2M$3M$4M$5M$6M$7MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z 4/10/2026
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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERALMajor Changes to Budget•Establishment of Office with 3.0 FTEs and $65K for various professional services$0M$.1M$.2M$.3M$.4M$.5M$.6M$.7M$.8M$.9MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 27/28 - General Fund RiversideCA.gov38
GENERAL SERVICESMajor Changes to Budget•Reduction in deferred maintenance for city facilities ($1M). Maintains $1.5M in FY 26/27 and 27/28.•Reduction in vehicle replacement funding ($700K in FY 26/27 and $900K ongoing). Maintains $600K in FY 26/27 and $400K in FY 27/28.•Personnel savings from maintaining position vacant in FY 27/28 ($129K)$0M$.5M$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M$3.0M$3.5M$4.0M$4.5MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure ZDoes not include MZ funding for deferred maintenance: $1.5M in FY 26/27 and FY 27/28 4/10/2026
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FINANCEMajor Changes to Budget•Reduction in Finance Fiscal Management Account ($100K)•Reduction in various professional services ($70K)•Reduction to discontinue printing of Budget Book ($10K)•Augmentation for Investment Management Services ($50K)$0M$0.5M$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M$3.0M$3.5M$4.0MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z RiversideCA.gov40
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGYMajor Changes to Budget•Savings associated with various retiring systems and replacement of software maintenance and support ($283K)•Reduction in replacement of technology such as surveillance cameras ($692K). Maintains $1.2M in FY 26/27 and 27/28.$0M$0.5M$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M$3.0M$3.5M$4.0M$4.5M$5.0MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z 4/10/2026
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HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICESMajor Changes to Budget•Reduction in contracted PSET encampment clean up ($632K). Maintains $2.5M in FY 26/27 and $2.6M in FY 27/28 for various PSET contracted services.•Personnel savings from maintaining two PSET outreach workers vacant and allocating more costs to grants ($341K). $0M$1M$2M$3M$4M$5M$6M$7M$8M$9MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z RiversideCA.gov42
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTMajor Changes to Budget•Reduction associated with various professional services ($345K)•Personnel savings from maintaining Business Systems Manager vacant ($221K)•Continuation of previous limited term funding for economic development marketing and implementation ($125K)$0M$1M$2M$3M$4M$5M$6MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 27/28 - General Fund 4/10/2026
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POLICEMajor Changes to Budget•Personnel savings from maintaining various non-sworn positions vacant ($900K)•Reduction in police vehicle replacements ($1.1M). Maintains $1.1M in FY 26/27 and FY 27/28.•Unallocated reduction starting in FY 27/28 ($2M)•Increase in overtime costs ($1.5M)•Increase for Public Safety Enterprise Communication System ($528K in FY 26/27, $1.4M ongoing)$0M$10M$20M$30M$40M$50M$60M$70M$80MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z RiversideCA.gov44
FIREMajor Changes to Budget•Personnel savings from maintaining Fire Inspector and Plan Check Engineer positions vacant ($284K)•Reduction in fire department vehicle replacements ($1.1M). Maintains $4.6M in FY 26/27 and $4.5M FY 27/28.•Unallocated reduction starting in FY 27/28 ($500k)•Increase in various critical needs such as cardiac monitors, personal protective equipment, physicals, paramedic/EMT licenses, and communications licensing ($1.1M)$0M$10M$20M$30M$40M$50M$60M$70M$80MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z 4/10/2026
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PUBLIC WORKSMajor Changes to Budget•Personnel savings from maintaining various positions vacant ($500K in FY 26/27 and $945K ongoing)•Reduction from a decrease in the number of crossing guard locations ($84K).•Reduction in funding for pavement projects ($2.7M - $3.8M)•Increase Animal Service program costs due to new County contract ($1.7M - $2.4M)•Extension of funding for irrigation supplies, repairs, and replacement ($300K)$0M$2M$4M$6M$8M$10M$12MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure ZDoes not include MZ funding for Pavement Program: $9M in FY 26/27 and $8.5M in FY 27/28 or MZ funding for sidewalk repair: $600K in FY 26/27 and FY 27/28. Includes cost allocation plan.
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PUBLIC WORKS PAVING PROGRAMHistorical Budget & 2026-2028 Proposed Biennial Budget(In thousands)FY 27/28ProposedFY 26/27ProposedFY 25/26AdoptedFY 24/25AdoptedFY 23/24AdoptedFY 22/23AdoptedFY 21/22AdoptedFund Source$8,500$9,000$12,475$12,475$10,875$12,375$4,375Measure Z5,5755,0752,4002,4002,4002,4002,000Measure A2,3002,3002,4502,4501,8002,1002,800State Gas Tax9,3588,9128,0007,4507,7007,2006,400SB1 Gas TaxTBDTBD1,6001,6301,1001,9001,200CDBG$25,733$25,287$26,925 $26,405 $23,875 $25,975 $16,775Total 4/10/2026
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LIBRARYMajor Changes to Budget•Personnel and contract savings from strategic Sunday closures ($365K - $433K)•Extension of funding for ongoing purchase of books and materials ($500K)$0M$1M$2M$3M$4M$5M$6M$7M$8M$9M$10MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z RiversideCA.gov48
PARKS RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICESMajor Changes to Budget•Reduction for citywide and ward events ($325K - $725K). Maintains $400K in FY 26/27 and $43K in FY 27/28.•Reduction in security services ($74K). Maintains $515K in FY 26/27 and FY 27/28.•Personnel savings from maintaining various full time and part-time positions vacant ($471K - $665K)•Reduction in parks capital improvements ($1.5M - $2M). Maintains $2M in FY 26/27 and $1.5M in FY 27/28.•Increase for MOU with Riverside Arts Council for Festival of Lights ($400K)Does not include MZ funding for Parks capital improvements: $2M in FY 26/27 and $1.5M FY 27/28$0M$2M$4M$6M$8M$10M$12M$14M$16M$18M$20MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z 4/10/2026
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MUSEUMMajor Changes to Budget•Personnel savings from maintaining various positions vacant ($158K)•Increased costs to support the reopening of the main museum ($1.4M in FY 27/28 and $1.5M ongoing)•Extension of funding to support overtime for museum programs ($50K)$0M$.5M$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M$3.0M$3.5M$4.0M$4.5M$5.0MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 26/27 - Measure ZFY 27/28 - General FundFY 27/28 - Measure Z RiversideCA.gov50
Major Changes to Budget•Reduce Mayor’s travel funding for Big City Mayors and U.S Conference of Mayors from previously approved FY 2025/26 budget ( to $34K). MAYOR$0M$0.1M$0.2M$0.3M$0.4M$0.5M$0.6M$0.7M$0.8MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 27/28 - General Fund 4/10/2026
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CITY COUNCILNo Changes to BudgetCity Council$0M$0.5M$1.0M$1.5M$2.0M$2.5M$3.0MPreliminary Biennial BudgetFY 26/27 - General FundFY 27/28 - General Fund RiversideCA.gov52
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