I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ADDITIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
CITY OF SOLEDAD
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR
HOUSING AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA BUDGET WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 PM
The public meeting will open at 6:00 p.m.
https://cityofsoledad.zoom.us/j/82488577940
Or Call:
1-669-900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 824 8857 7940
Welcome to your City of Soledad City Council/Successor Agency Meeting. Your City Councilmembers/Agencymembers are:
Mayor Anna Velazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez
Councilmember Fernando Cabrera
Councilmember Evarista Bañuelos
Councilmember Ben Caldera
Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council.
1 1
V. PUBLC COMMENT
VI. PRESENTATION
1. Budget Workshop Presentation FY 2026-2027
At this time any member of the public may address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda and items of interest to the public that are within the jurisdiction of the Council. A public comment card should be filled out completely to ensure the speaker is called upon to give comment. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes; the mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda schedule. Please be brief and to the point. No action or discussion shall be taken on an item not appearing on the agenda.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Program - Fiscal Year 2026-27 VII. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at (831 223-5014. Notification of at least 48hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (RCRF 35.102-35.104.
Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall located at 248 Main Street, Soledad, California during normal business hours.
En caso que usted necesite ayuda en leer o en entender este aviso de Junta Publica, usted puede ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Edificio Municipal en 248 Calle Main o llamar al nmero (831 223-5014, y el aviso ser traducido para usted.
Cualquier escrito o documento proporcionado a la mayora del Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier asunto en esta agenda se pondr a disposicin para inspeccin pblica en el Ayuntamiento ubicado en 248 Main Street, Soledad, California durante el horario laboral.
Advanced submittal of public comments via email are due by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting to the Deputy City Clerk [email protected] Comments are limited to 250 words or less and effort will be made to read your comment into the record, but some comments may not be read due to time limitations. The City Clerk will read email comments, provided that the reading shall not exceed three (3 minutes. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record.
La entrega anticipada de comentarios pblicos por correo electrnico debe presentarse antes de las 2:00 p.m. del da de la reunin programada a la Secretaria Municipal al email [email protected]. Los comentarios estn limitados a 250 palabras o menos y se har un esfuerzo para leer su comentario en el registro, pero es posible que algunos comentarios no se lean debido a limitaciones de tiempo. La Secretaria Municipal leer los comentarios del correo electrnico, siempre que la lectura no exceda los tres (3) minutos. Los comentarios enviados por correo electrónico pasarán a formar parte del registro.
2 2
08/11/2026
CERTIFICATION
I, Megan Hunter, City Clerk of the City of Soledad, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Joint City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda was posted at City Hall by Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Megan Hunter, City Clerk/Manager
3 SUBJECT: Budget Workshop Presentation FY 2026-2027
TO: Honorable Mayor Velazquez and City Council
FROM: Mike Howard, Assistant City Manager
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
THROUGH: Megan Hunter, City Manager
MEETING
DATE: August 12, 2026
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.
4 Budget and Capital
Improvement Program
City of Soledad
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
5 City Manager’s Budget Message
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers,
On behalf of the Soledad Team, I am privileged to present to you and the community our Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 26-27.
Budget Summary
The FY 2026–27 Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget reflects the City of Soledad’s commitment to maintaining essential services while addressing a significant structural budget deficit. For the first time, the budget is directly aligned with the City’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, connecting resources and departmental work programs to the City Council’s adopted priorities. While the City is experiencing modest growth in property and sales tax revenues, expenditures continue to rise at a faster rate, driven primarily by increasing costs for the CAL FIRE contract, insurance, 911 dispatch services, and other inflationary pressures. The most significant challenge is the required increase in CAL FIRE staffing from two to three firefighters per shift. Measure A was placed on the June 2, 2026 ballot to provide additional funding for fire and emergency services but did not pass, requiring the City to absorb these increased costs within existing General Fund resources.
In response, all City departments worked collaboratively to reduce expenditures by approximately 10%, including freezing vacant positions in public safety, recreation, parks maintenance, and community engagement and reducing training and professional services.
These decisions were informed by the Strategic Plan and community input gathered through the Budget Workshop, a citywide survey, and three community pop-up events. Because this deficit is structural and the continued use of reserves is not sustainable, the City must identify additional ongoing revenue, make further service reductions, or pursue a combination of both.
To assist with the shortfall, the City will continue to prioritize economic development to expand the tax base, aggressively pursue grants, and carefully manage expenditures.
Budget Overview
Fiscal Year 2026–27 marks the first year the City’s budget is built around the Strategic Plan adopted by the City Council on November 5, 2025. Developed collaboratively by the City Council and staff with input from residents and community stakeholders, the Strategic Plan establishes the City’s vision, mission, and priorities for the next five years. Its goals, measurable objectives, and key initiatives are now integrated into the City’s budget, Capital Improvement 6 Program, and departmental work plans, creating a stronger connection between community priorities and how City resources are allocated.
Guiding this work is the City’s vision: Serving as the gateway to Pinnacles National Park, Soledad is a small town with big ideas that celebrates our rich cultural heritage and diversity.
We are a welcoming and inclusive community, committed to advancing equity, sustainable growth, and environmental stewardship—improving quality of life, supporting businesses, and being a safe and healthy city where everyone thrives.
The FY 2026–27 Budget was developed during a particularly challenging fiscal period.
Measure A was placed on the June 2, 2026 ballot to provide additional funding for fire and emergency services but did not pass. At the same time, under the City’s agreement with CAL FIRE, fire departmentstaffing must increase from two to three firefighters per shift. This phased increase is intended to meet nationally recognized safety standards and provide greater protection for both firefighters and the community. The City is fully responsible for the cost of its CAL FIRE contract, as these personnel costs are not subsidized by the State.
The cost of the CAL FIRE contract, combined with rising insurance, 911 dispatch, personnel, and other inflationary costs, has contributed to a structural General Fund deficit. While the City continues to experience modest growth in property and sales tax revenues, that growth is not sufficient to keep pace with increasing expenditures. Without the additional revenue anticipated from Measure A, the City must reduce expenditures and services to address the gap.
To help guide these difficult decisions, the City sought community input through the July 29 Budget Workshop, a citywide survey, and three community pop-up events. This feedback, together with the Strategic Plan, helped identify the services most important to residents and informed proposed reductions. The FY 2026–27 Budget leaves vacant positions unfilled in areas including public safety, recreation, parks maintenance, and community engagement and reduces non-essential training, professional services, and other program expenditures.
Collectively, City departments worked to reduce controllable expenditures by approximately 10% while minimizing impacts to essential services.
General Fund revenues for FY 2026–27 are projected at $15,942,457, compared with expenditures of $16,386,661, resulting in a projected deficit of $444,204. The deficit will be funded through General Fund operating reserves. While the City has sufficient reserves to address the immediate shortfall, using reserves to fund ongoing operations is not a sustainable long-term strategy.
Looking ahead, economic development will remain a critical component of the City’s fiscal strategy. New businesses and investment expand the local economy and generate additional General Fund revenue, including revenues associated with Measures Y and S. The City will also continue to aggressively pursue state, federal, and regional grants and other outside funding to advance community priorities while reducing pressure on the General Fund. If additional ongoing revenue becomes available, the Strategic Plan and community input gathered through the budget process will help guide decisions about restoring services and positions. 7 This budget represents a collaborative effort across the entire organization. Under the leadership of the Assistant City Manager and Finance Department, every department participated in identifying savings and developing a transparent and accountable spending plan that recognizes the City’s fiscal constraints while continuing to advance Council and community priorities.
Despite these challenges, Soledad is fortunate to have dedicated employees who continue to provide essential services with professionalism, teamwork, customer service, and innovation. I am proud of their commitment to our community and their continued efforts to ensure that “It’s happening in Soledad!”
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in Review
Guided by the City’s Strategic Plan, staff made significant progress on community priorities and completed a number of important projects and initiatives during FY 2025–26. The accomplishments highlighted below represent only a portion of the work undertaken by City staff throughout the year. Many reflect several years of planning, coordination, community engagement, and funding efforts that culminated in successful implementation or completion during FY 2025–26.
• Advanced major economic development at Soledad Marketplace, including completion of Tractor Supply, permitting of Wingstop, and permit approval for Quick Quack Car Wash to begin construction in late 2026.
• Expanded support for local businesses and entrepreneurs, providing $340,000 in CDBG loans to four businesses, training 25 local vendors, and launching the recurring El Mercadito marketplace.
• Secured a $300,000 CDBG Planning Grant for the Container Village Project, advancing design and implementation of a new space for local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Established Sendero, a 16-bed interim housing facility, in partnership with Monterey County, and helped permanently house 14 former Salinas Riverbed residents while supporting removal of approximately 380 tons of debris. • Advanced more than 250 new housing units, including 61 units at Parcel B, 67 units at Almond Acres, and 143 affordable units proposed in partnership with Eden Housing at 540 Gabilan.
• Developed the City's First-Time Homebuyer Program, securing tentative HOME and CDBG funding commitments totaling $800,000 to expand homeownership opportunities.
• Began construction of the City's Recycled Water Project, including approximately
4.7 miles of recycled water pipeline and irrigation improvements serving local schools and parks.
• Completed construction of the $4.5 million Front Street Maintenance Project, improving roadway conditions, repairing damaged sidewalks, and installing decorative crosswalk improvements.
• Secured funding for major sustainability and infrastructure initiatives, including federal funding for citywide smart water meters and a $310,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant to reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.
8 • Completed Phase I of the Community Center renovation, including major improvements to the gymnasium, stage, HVAC system, and kitchen, and secured an additional $167,000 for electric vehicle charging stations. • Adopted the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, establishing a long-term framework and development standards for investment in parks, recreation facilities, and open space.
• Improved pedestrian and roadway safety, adopting the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, completing safety improvements near Soledad High School, and completing the Front Street Maintenance Project.
• Strengthened fire protection and community resilience by completing citywide fire hydrant rehabilitation, installing the City's first Narcan kiosk, and establishing the Community Center as a Clean Air Resiliency Center.
• Secured a $300,000 Clean California grant—the only award in Monterey County— to address illegal dumping, graffiti, and neighborhood blight while creating employment opportunities for local young adults.
• Strengthened City operations and public safety capacity by hiring two lateral police officers, upgrading City Hall and Police Department server infrastructure, and modernizing the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations. • Improved long-term planning, transparency, and civic engagement through adoption of the City's Strategic Plan, relaunch of the Civics Academy, Youth Council participation in key traffic safety initiatives, and development of a redesigned City website.
• Secured nearly $5 million in grants.
Goals FY 2026-2027
As economic uncertainty continues, the FY 2026–27 Budget prioritizes fiscal stability, essential services, and continued progress on the City’s Strategic Plan. The budget provides a responsible framework for monitoring financial conditions throughout the year and making adjustments as revenues and the broader economic outlook evolve. Despite current fiscal constraints, the City remains committed to advancing key community priorities.
Goals FY 2026 - 2027
Economic
Development
Facilitate the complete build out of the Soledad Marketplace.
Advance redevelopment opportunities at Highway 146 and Nestles Road including the potential development of a hotel.
Launch a temporary food truck pod at the Container Village site to support local entrepreneurs.
Housing Complete final maps for Almond Acres to facilitate the construction of 55 single-family homes and a 12-unit apartment complex.
Launch the City’s First-Time Homebuyer Program to expand homeownership opportunities for moderate-income households. 9 Partner with Eden Housing to finalize the design and secure funding for 143 affordable housing units at 540 Gabilan.
Complete Development Agreement for Miramonte, a 30-year phased development with 2,400 units, retail, parks, schools, and public facilities.
Mobility &
Infrastructure
Begin construction for the West Street Complete Street Project, including a bike path.
Update the water and sewer rate study to establish sustainable funding for utility operations, maintenance, and long-term capital needs.
Complete construction of the Recycled Water Conveyance Project to provide recycled water to parks and schools while conserving water.
Safety &
Emergency
Preparedness
Collaborate with the School District to implement priority pedestrian safety improvements around local schools.
Expand community emergency preparedness education and training to strengthen community resilience.
Pursue grant funding to modernize public safety technology, including camera and related technology systems.
Youth &
Education
Expand Youth Council participation in civic engagement and City and School District planning and decision-making.
Support the expansion of Hartnell College and development of additional vocational education and workforce training opportunities in Soledad.
Develop a plan and pursue funding to repurpose the former skate park at Chester Aaroe Park for expanded recreational use.
Health Expand healthy eating, fitness, and active-living programs for residents of all ages.
Incorporate community health policies into the General Plan Update.
Governance Implement a citywide leadership development program for staff at all levels including emerging leaders.
Complete a citywide facility assessment to identify and prioritize maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital improvement needs.
Increase grant applications by 20%, expand efforts to secure public safety funding, and establish a nonprofit organization to support Parks and Recreation programs and facilities.
Future Challenges
The City of Soledad faces significant fiscal challenges that required service and expenditure reductions in FY 2026–27 and will require continued difficult decisions in the years ahead. The cost of providing essential services is growing faster than City revenues, creating a structural 10 General Fund deficit. Rising costs for CAL FIRE staffing, employee compensation, workers’ compensation and liability insurance, 911 dispatch services, and CalPERS obligations are placing increasing pressure on limited General Fund resources. Without sufficient new ongoing revenue, the City will need to continue carefully managing expenditures and may face additional service reductions in future years.
Following the failure of Measure A, securing sustainable funding for fire and emergency services remains one of the City’s most significant financial challenges. Through the phased implementation of required CAL FIRE staffing increases, the City was able to limit the additional impact in FY 2026–27 to approximately $500,000. Beginning in FY 2027–28, however, the City is projected to need at least $1 million in additional ongoing revenue to maintain required fire staffing and other essential services. The City will need to evaluate a range of long-term revenue strategies, potentially including future tax measures, while continuing to identify efficiencies and control expenditures.
Aging infrastructure and public facilities also present growing financial challenges. The City will complete a comprehensive facilities assessment during FY 2026–27 to better understand and prioritize long-term maintenance and capital needs. Some significant needs are already known, including replacement of the City Hall roof, currently estimated at approximately $500,000. As facilities and infrastructure age, the City will need to balance these investments against competing demands for essential services.
Longer term, the City must prepare for the expiration of Measure Y, the one-cent local sales tax that currently generates approximately 16% of General Fund revenues and provides critical support for public safety and other essential services. Measure Y is scheduled to sunset in 2032, and the loss of this revenue without a replacement would have a significant impact on the City’s ability to maintain existing service levels.
The City must also ensure that growth and utility services are adequately funded. Updating Development Impact Fees and completing an updated Water and Sewer Rate Study will be important to ensure that new development pays its appropriate share of infrastructure costs and that utility revenues are sufficient to support operations, maintenance, regulatory requirements, and long-term capital investment.
Addressing these challenges will require continued fiscal discipline, strategic planning, and collaboration among the City Council, staff, and community. Decisions made over the next several years will be critical to maintaining the City’s financial health and protecting the services residents rely upon.
Opportunities for the Future
While Soledad faces significant fiscal and operational challenges, the City also has substantial opportunities for economic growth, housing development, and private investment that can strengthen the local economy and expand the City’s revenue base. 11 Private investment continues to grow, particularly in projects that generate sales and property tax revenue. Soledad Marketplace continues to expand with the completion of Tractor Supply and the anticipated construction of Quick Quack Car Wash in late 2026. The City is also working to attract additional retailers and exploring redevelopment opportunities at Highway 146 and Nestles Road, including potential hotel and commercial development.
The City is also advancing the revitalization of Front Street and Downtown Soledad. A centerpiece of this effort is the proposed Shipping Container Village, envisioned as a destination for local businesses, food vendors, and entrepreneurs that will diversify downtown offerings and create a more active pedestrian environment. The successful launch of El Mercadito has helped demonstrate demand for this concept. The City recently secured $300,000 in CDBG funding to advance planning and design for the Container Village.
Housing development continues despite higher interest rates and construction costs. The City completed entitlements for Almond Acres, providing 55 single-family homes and 12 apartments, and is partnering with Eden Housing to advance approximately 183 affordable housing units over the next two to five years. The Soledad Unified School District is also preparing to open its new employee housing development near downtown.
Miramonte represents one of Soledad’s most significant growth opportunities. The City is working toward a Development Agreement for this approximately 30-year phased community, which could ultimately provide up to 2,392 homes, along with parks, schools, open space, public facilities, and neighborhood-serving commercial development. The City is working to ensure that the project provides a long-term fiscal benefit, with new development funding necessary infrastructure and contributing toward the ongoing cost of municipal services.
Together, these efforts demonstrate the City’s commitment to responsible growth and longterm financial sustainability. By combining fiscal discipline with economic development, strategic investment, and strong public and private partnerships, Soledad can navigate its current challenges while continuing to build a more vibrant, resilient, and prosperous community.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the City Council for its leadership and to employees throughout the organization for their diligence, creativity, and commitment during a challenging budget process. We look forward to continuing this work together to support a safe, sustainable, financially resilient, and thriving Soledad.
Respectfully Submitted,
Megan Hunter, City Manager
12 BUDGET
SUMMARY
13 COUNCIL/SUCCESSORY AGENCY
COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 6404 /SA-2026-02 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD AND THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE SOLEDAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
PROPOSED BUDGET AND APPROVING AND/OR DIRECTING
IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER BUDGET RELATED ACTIONS
MEETING
DATE: August 19, 2026
Recommendation
• Council/Agency action: It is recommended as follows:
o Consideration and Adoption of Joint Resolution No. 6403/SA-2026-02, Accepting and Approving the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Proposed Budget; o Authorizing the City Manager and Finance Director to Realign the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to Reflect the Estimated Actual Revenues and Expenditures for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year;
o Approving the Position Allocation for FY 2026-2027;
o Approving the Salary Schedule of the City’s Classification & Compensation Plan for FY 2026-2027, including the compensation for City Council, Planning Commissioners, and City of Soledad Transactions and Use Oversight Committee Members; and
o Affirming the City of Soledad’s Emergency Contingency Reserve Policy (Fund Balances)
o Establishing the Proposition 4 General Fund Appropriations Limitation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
Executive Summary
On an annual basis, Staff prepares a City-wide operating budget for adoption by the City Council.
For fiscal year 2026-2027, Staff is presenting a budget with several reductions due to Measure A not passing and the increased cost of the CAL FIRE contract, insurance, 911 and employee benefits. Despite the budget reductions, anticipated expenditures exceed anticipated revenues by $444,204. Included in the budget are several positions that will not be funded in FY 2026-2027.
All associated costs related to these changed are built into the budget. Enterprise Funds are budgeted according to the 2021 Water and Sewer Rate Study Plan and operating as intended.
Likewise, all Special Revenue Funds are budgeted according to the intended use of these funds.
The City is fortunate at this time to have some healthy reserves, both General Fund Operating Item No. B
14 Reserve and a General Fund Capital Reserve Fund. While there are some future challenges ahead, Staff is confident as we partner with the City Council on future decisions to secure new revenue sources, we will overcome these ongoing challenges.
Background
Preparing a program and financial plan to guide the City organization into the future is both a professional challenge and professional honor which comes around once a year and then again for a mid-year review especially when revenue sources are declining. City Staff have spent a lot of time developing the proposed City-wide operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The current war with Iran continues to influence our local and national economy. The war coupled with Measure A not be successful, Staff believes that the most prudent thing to do is present a budget with several reductions to offset the increased cost of the CAL FIRE contract, insurance, 911 fees and employee benefit costs for fiscal year 2026-2027. Since some of the City’s key revenue sources are projected to remain relatively flat in FY 2026-2027, such as Sales Tax. The General Fund is presented using $444,204 of the General Fund operating reserve to balance the fiscal year, the Enterprise Funds are balanced and are hereby submitted for City Council consideration, acceptance, and approval. The operating budget also includes the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Successor Agency to the Soledad Redevelopment Agency which reflects the approved California Department of Finance Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for fiscal year 2026- 2027.
Review and Analysis
This budget is presented with several reductions to offset the known uncontrollable cost increases to the budget and given the current economic climate and the financial effects that may affect some of the City revenue sources. While the budget is presented with a deficit at this time, Staff’s hope is that we will be able to reevaluate the actual financial effects of the economy and make adjustments at the mid-year review.
Some of the ongoing challenges we continue to face will require the City’s continued diligence in managing service demands while developing revenue enhancement strategies. • The rate of increase in revenues is not keeping up with the pace of increasing expenditures.
The City remains challenged by uncontrollable expenses such as cost-of-living increases, fire staffing, workers’ compensation, liability insurance, 911 costs, and PERS increases. • The City will need to seek out and secure a new revenue source to support the required staffing levels of the Fire Department starting in FY 2026-2027 and beyond. Current estimate is that the City needs to generate at least $800,000 to $1.0 million in new revenue to support this transition to 3-0 staffing.
• An ongoing significant challenge facing the City is the increasing cost of maintaining its infrastructure financed by the General Fund. Many of our facilities and buildings are in need of maintenance and upkeep.
15 What is included in the proposed budget
As mentioned, the budget is presented with several reductions. This means Staff is reducing current service levels by not funding certain positions during FY 2026-2027. The positions that will not be funded include, IT Manager, Community Engagement Coordinator, Community Service Officer, Police Officer, Recreation Coordinator, Temporary Positions, and Seasonal Positions. Contract Services budgets were reduced with Staff picking up additional tasks such as grant administration and project construction management where appropriate. The contract for the Lobbiest was also eliminated from the budget.
General Fund
The FY 2026-2027 General Fund budget is presented as deficit spending by $444,204, and uses $58,000 of the General Fund Capital Reserve interest earnings to fund two capital projects.
Revenues are projected at $15,942,457; expenditures at $16,386,661. If the FY 2025-2026 closes as planned, the general fund, Fund Balance operating reserve should be approximately $3,807,896, after the $2,000,000 Emergency Reserve set by Council. The City is still faced with several economic challenges, where our current percentage increase in expenditures is larger than the expected percentage of revenue growth. The presented budget continues to maintain essential services. Additionally, the presented budget maintains all salary increases scheduled in all current Memorandums of Understandings.
The City continues to have a General Fund Capital Reserve for future city capital needs, such as new facilities for public safety or city staff. The balance of that fund at the end of FY 2026-2027 is estimated to be $7,364,000.
Measure Y
Measure Y, the temporary emergency one percent sales tax measure which was placed on the June 2012 election ballot, became effective October 2012. The 5-year emergency measure was set to sunset October 2017; however, following voter approval of Measure I in November 2014, will be extended for an additional 15 years through 2032.
Proceeds from Measure Y continue to be essential in preserving City services. It represents about 15% of the General Fund revenue.
Consistent with the Ordinance that enacted the temporary sales tax measure, the City Council established a joint 7-member City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee which meets quarterly to review revenues and expenditures.
Staff’s projection for FY 2026-2027 is $2,428,000. The City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee was not able to meet this year due to a lack of members. The proposed budget was built with the previous committed allocations for public safety personnel and the CAL FIRE contract increases.
16 Proceeds (estimate) $2,428,000
Administration 1 %
Police 57 %
Fire 42 %
The Budget document for fiscal year 2026-2027 shows how the Measure Y funds are programmed as recommended by previously allocated ongoing costs presented for City Council approval.
Measure S
Measure S, the one-half percent sales tax measure which was placed on the November 2020 election ballot, became effective April 2021. The measure is to fund quality of life service for the community and does not have an expiration date.
Proceeds from Measure S continue to be essential in preserving City services. It represents about 8% of the General Fund revenue.
Consistent with the Ordinance that enacted the sales tax measure, the City Council established a joint 7-member City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee which meets quarterly to review revenues and expenditures and recreation programs.
Staff’s projection for FY 2026-2027 is $1,214,000.
The following departments are partially funded by Measure S funds. Measure S funds approximately 54.9% of these services.
• Parks $ 855,023
• Recreation $ 1,101,650
• Animals $ 137,646
• Community Engagement $ 103,002
• Admin Costs (CDTFA) $ 12,140
Total $ 2,209,461
General Fund Revenues
General Fund Revenues are budgeted to be $426,650, higher than the previous year. Most of this increase is due to projected increase in vehicle license fee related revenue. Other increases are in projected Utility User Tax revenues.
General Fund Expenditures
General Fund Expenditures are budgeted to be $299,175, higher than the previous year’s budget.
The main reasons for the increase are increases in the CAL FIRE contract, insurance, 911 costs, and employee benefits.
17 Other General Fund increases are normal operating cost increases for supplies and utilities as well as staff cost of living increases.
The Water Fund
For the FY 2026-2027 budget the Water Enterprise Fund is expected to have a surplus in the Fiscal Year by approximately $282,044, to build reserves for future repairs. Expenditures include $1,146,233 for Capital Projects, with $467,510, of that being Grant Funded. The planned Capital Projects align with the Water and Sewer Rate Study performed in 2021.
Wastewater Operating Fund
The Wastewater Operating Enterprise Fund is budgeted to operate with a deficit of $1,659,322 for the fiscal year. Capital Projects are budgeted at $1,335,500 for the fiscal year, which are financed through the enterprise reserves. Many of the projects are part of the Wastewater Assessment Report completed in FY 2025-2026.
Solid Waste Fund
The Solid Waste Fund is presented as balanced. As mentioned in the General Fund section, Franchise Fee residual is being transferred to the General Fund annually.
Successor Agency
The Successor Agency (Former RDA) Fund is a Private Purpose Trust Fund, which means the City of Soledad is an agent to the State of California for these funds. The only expenditures are debt service payments and administrative costs related to the bonds.
Conclusion
As stated earlier, this budget presents several reductions to align anticipated expenditures with anticipated revenues. Several issues are the horizon that will require strategic attention as the City continues to grow and pursue its vision statement and its goal of fiscal stability. One of the issues that we continue to monitor closely is the increases coming from PERS which are affecting all jurisdictions. The City will need to continue to look for additional revenue sources to offset ever increasing costs to the General Fund.
I would like to thank the City Council, City Manager, and City Staff for their continued partnership that has allowed us to effectively meet the challenges we face and seize new opportunities as we move forward.
Financial Considerations
As indicated in the budget documents attached, the General Fund as presented in the proposed budget, uses $444,204 of operating reserves to balance the FY 2026-2027 budget. 18 Environmental Review
Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Budget is not considered a project for the purposes of CEQA since it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or indirect impact to the environment. (See CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.)
Alternatives
• Adopt the proposed Resolution
• Modify the Proposed Budget.
Attachment: Resolution
Proposed Budget FY 2026-2027 with accompanying Exhibits A - D 19 RESOLUTION NO. 6403/SA-2026-02
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLEDAD AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE SOLEDAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR PROPOSED BUDGET
AND APPROVING AND/OR DIRECTING IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER BUDGET
RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the City Manager has considered estimates of revenue from all sources, and estimates of expenditures required for the proper conduct of the activities of the City of Soledad for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and
WHEREAS, the City has developed the proposed annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget reflects that the General Fund budget uses $444,204 of operating reserves to balance the budget; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, as prepared, also includes the fiscal year budget for the Successor Agency of the Soledad Redevelopment Agency; and WHEREAS, the City Council and the Successor Agency Board of Directors hereby find that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY JOINTLY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad and the Successor Agency Board of Directors that the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget, attached hereto, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved to become effective July 1, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad, that City Manager and the Finance Director are authorized to realign the 2025-2026 Budget to reflect the Estimated Actual Revenues and Expenditures for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad, that the Position Allocation attached, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved to become effective July 1, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad, that the Salary Schedule of the City’s Classification & Compensation Plan, including the compensation of elected council members, appointed commissioners, and appointed City of Soledad Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee members, which is attached hereto as Exhibit C by this reference by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved to become effective July 4, 2026; and
20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad that the Contingency Reserves/Fund Balance policy adopted on June 1, 2022 and set forth below is hereby affirmed.
General Fund $ 2,000,000
Wastewater Enterprise $ 1,500,000
Water Enterprise $ 500,000
Street Fund $ 500,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Soledad, that the Proposition 4 General Fund Appropriations Limitations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, attached hereto, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit D and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Soledad and the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency of the Soledad Redevelopment Agency at a regular meeting duly held on the 19th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmembers/Board members:
NOES, Councilmembers/Board members:
ABSENT, Councilmembers/Board members:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers/Board members:
________________________________________________
ANNA VELAZQUEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
MEGAN HUNTER, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
21 DEPARTMENT 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 CLASSIFICATION
CITY COUNCIL 1.00 1.00 1.00 Mayor
4.00 4.00 4.00 Council Member
5.00 5.00 5.00 TOTAL - COUNCIL
PLANNING COMM 5.00 5.00 5.00 Planning Commissioner
5.00 5.00 5.00 TOTAL - PLANNING COMMISSIONER
TUT OVERSIGHT COMM 0.00 7.00 7.00 Committee Member
0.00 7.00 7.00 TOTAL - TUT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEMBER
ADMINISTRATION 1.00 1.00 1.00 City Manager
0.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant City Manager
1.00 1.00 1.00 Executive Assistant to the City Manager
1.00 1.00 1.00 Human Resources Manager
0.80 0.80 0.80 Administrative Assistant (Confidential)
3.80 4.80 4.80 TOTAL - ADMINISTRATION
COMMUNITY & 1.00 1.00 1.00 Community/Economic Development Director ECONOMIC DEV 1.00 1.00 1.00 Economic Development Coordinator
1.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant (reclassified to DPT)
1.00 1.00 1.00 Management Analyst
1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Planner
0.00 1.00 1.00 Homeless Services Coordinator (Grant-Funded)
1.00 0.00 0.00 Building Permit Technician (reclassified to DPT)
0.00 2.00 2.00 Development Permit Technician
6.00 7.00 7.00 TOTAL - COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEV
COMMUNITY 1.00 1.00 1.00 Community Engagement Manager
ENGAGEMENT 1.00 1.00 1.00 Community Engagement Coordinator
2.00 2.00 2.00 TOTAL - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
FINANCE 1.00 1.00 1.00 Management Analyst
2.00 2.00 2.00 Customer Service Utility Billing Technician
3.00 3.00 3.00 TOTAL - FINANCE
INFORMATION 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Information Technology TECHNOLOGY 1.00 1.00 1.00 Information Technology Technician
2.00 2.00 2.00 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
POLICE 1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Chief
1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Police Chief
0.00 1.00 1.00 Police Lieutenant
5.00 4.00 4.00 Police Sergeant
13.00 13.00 13.00 Police Officer
1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Administrative Services Manager
1.00 1.00 1.00 Police Records Supervisor
1.00 1.00 1.00 Property and Evidence Supervisor
3.00 3.00 3.00 Community Services Officer
0.00 0.00 0.00 Office Specialist (unfund FY 24/25; reclassified to higher level class)
1.00 1.00 1.00 Victim Assistance Advocate
27.00 27.00 27.00 TOTAL - POLICE
RECREATION 1.00 1.00 1.00 Parks and Recreation Director
0.00 0.00 0.00 Recreation Manager
1.00 1.00 1.00 Recreation Supervisor
2.00 2.00 2.00 Recreation Program Coordinator
4.00 4.00 4.00 TOTAL - RECREATION
POSITION ALLOCATION - FY 2026/27
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS BY FISCAL YEAR Exhibit "B"
22 DEPARTMENT 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 CLASSIFICATION
POSITION ALLOCATION - FY 2026/27
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS BY FISCAL YEAR Exhibit "B"
PUBLIC WORKS 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Works Director
2.00 2.00 2.00 Public Works Manager
1.00 1.00 1.00 Management Analyst
7.00 7.00 7.00 Maintenance Worker
1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Maintenance Worker
1.00 1.00 1.00 Maintenance/Mechanic
1.00 1.00 1.00 Fleet Mechanic
1.00 1.00 1.00 Executive Assistant
1.00 0.00 0.00 City Engineer (Flexible Staffing)
0.00 1.00 1.00 Construction/Project Manager
2.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Engineer/Associate Engineer
1.00 0.00 0.00 Maintenance Manager
19.00 17.00 17.00 TOTAL - PUBLIC WORKS
(Water/Wastewater) 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Water System Operator
0.00 1.00 1.00 Water Resources Manager (Flexible Staffing to CE)
4.00 4.00 4.00 Water System Operator
1.00 1.00 1.00 Water Reclamation Chief Plant Operator
Water Reclamation Operator II
Water Reclamation Operator I
Water Reclamation Operator-in-Training (1-assigned to WW Collect)
2.00 2.00 2.00 Water Reclamation Shift Supervisor
1.00 1.00 1.00 Wastewater Collections System Supervisor
1.00 2.00 2.00 Utility Maintenance Mechanic
1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Utility Maintenance Mechanic
0.00 1.00 1.00 Utility Maintenance Supervisor
1.00 1.00 1.00 Electrician
1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant
18.00 21.00 21.00 TOTAL - PUBLIC WORKS - UTILITIES
94.80 104.80 104.80 TOTAL AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
84.80 87.80 87.80 TOTAL FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)
Footnotes:
6.00 6.00 6.00
23 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
ELECTED OFFICIAL
Mayor and City Council N/A N/A N/A 5.00
COUNCIL ELECTED OFFICIAL
Planning Commission N/A N/A N/A 5.00
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Committee Member N/A N/A N/A 7.00
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP (EM)
City Manager Exempt N/A N/A 1.00
Assistant City Manager Exempt N/A N/A $16,887.37 $17,647.30 $18,441.43 $19,271.29 $20,138.50 1.00 Parks and Recreation Director Exempt (3) 78 EM $11,753.61 $12,282.52 $12,835.24 $13,412.82 $14,016.40 1.00 Community & Economic Development Director Exempt (3) 91 EM $13,867.08 $14,491.10 $15,143.19 $15,824.64 $16,536.75 1.00 Public Works Director Exempt (3) 96 EM $15,085.89 $15,764.75 $16,474.17 $17,215.50 $17,990.20 1.00 Police Chief Exempt (3) 86 EM $15,692.42 $16,398.58 $17,136.52 $17,907.66 $18,713.50 1.00
UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL GROUP (CF)
Administrative Assistant (Confidential) (1) 52 CF $5,217.03 $5,451.80 $5,697.13 $5,953.50 $6,221.41 0.80 Police Administrative Services Manager Exempt (1) 55 CF $6,616.48 $6,914.22 $7,225.36 $7,550.50 $7,890.27 1.00 Executive Assistant to the City Manager (1) 58 CF $7,120.98 $7,441.43 $7,776.29 $8,126.22 $8,491.90 1.00 Management Analyst Exempt (1) 62 MM $8,251.52 $8,622.84 $9,010.87 $9,416.36 $9,840.09 3.00 Human Resources Manager Exempt (1) 70 CF $8,951.55 $9,354.37 $9,775.31 $10,215.20 $10,674.89 1.00 Information Technology Manager Exempt (1) 70 CF $8,951.55 $9,354.37 $9,775.31 $10,215.20 $10,674.89 1.00 Community Engagement Manager Exempt (1) 70 CF $8,951.55 $9,354.37 $9,775.31 $10,215.20 $10,674.89 1.00 Public Works Manager Exempt (1) 71 CF $10,170.48 $10,628.15 $11,106.42 $11,606.21 $12,128.49 2.00 City Engineer Exempt (1) 88 CF $12,189.72 $12,738.26 $13,311.48 $13,910.50 $14,536.47 0.00 Water Resources Manager Exempt (1) 88 CF $12,555.41 $13,120.41 $13,710.83 $14,327.81 $14,972.56 1.00 Police Lieutenant Exempt (1) 90 CF $12,683.68 $13,254.45 $13,850.90 $14,474.19 $15,125.53 1.00 Deputy Police Chief Exempt (1) 83 CF $13,100.17 $13,689.68 $14,305.71 $14,949.47 $15,622.20 1.00
PROFESSIONAL/MID-MGMT (MM)
Police Records Supervisor (1) 47 MM $5,721.17 $5,978.63 $6,247.66 $6,528.81 $6,822.61 1.00 Property and Evidence Supervisor (1) 47 MM $5,721.17 $5,978.63 $6,247.66 $6,528.81 $6,822.61 1.00 Information Technology Technician (1) 47 MM $5,721.17 $5,978.63 $6,247.66 $6,528.81 $6,822.61 1.00 Assistant Planner (1) 48 MM $5,693.40 $5,949.60 $6,217.34 $6,497.12 $6,789.49 0.00 Economic Development Coordinator Exempt (1) 52 MM $6,465.28 $6,745.53 $7,060.25 $7,377.96 $7,709.97 1.00 Community Engagement Coordinator Exempt (1) 52 MM $6,465.28 $6,745.53 $7,060.25 $7,377.96 $7,709.97 1.00 Homeless Services Coordinator (Grant-Funded through 6/30/27) Exempt (1) 52 MM $6,465.28 $6,745.53 $7,060.25 $7,377.96 $7,709.97 1.00 Associate Planner Exempt (1) 52 MM $6,465.28 $6,745.53 $7,060.25 $7,377.96 $7,709.97 0.00 Recreation Supervisor Exempt (1) 55 MM $6,489.25 $6,781.27 $7,086.42 $7,405.31 $7,738.55 1.00 Assistant Engineer (1) 66 MM $7,058.56 $7,376.20 $7,708.13 $8,054.99 $8,417.47 1.00 Salary Schedule
FOUR AND ONE-HALF PERCENT STEP ADVANCEMENT
$50/meeting
MONTHLY SALARY
EXHIBIT "C"
Section One of Classification and Compensation Plan
SUMMARY OF JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE FY 26/27
# Auth. Positions
Mayor; $1,050/month and City Council; $950/month
$150/meeting
Classification FLSA Exempt Status See Footnote Salary Range $21,198.60/month
Approved 8/5/2026 - Reso. No 6398
24 Salary Schedule Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
FOUR AND ONE-HALF PERCENT STEP ADVANCEMENT
MONTHLY SALARY
EXHIBIT "C"
Section One of Classification and Compensation Plan
SUMMARY OF JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE FY 26/27
Classification FLSA Exempt Status See Footnote Salary Range # Auth. Positions Approved 8/5/2026 - Reso. No 6398
Laboratory Analyst Exempt (1) 56 MM $6,702.53 $7,004.15 $7,319.33 $7,648.70 $7,992.89 0.00 Utility Maintenance Supervisor (1) 59 MM $7,666.92 $8,011.93 $8,372.47 $8,749.23 $9,142.94 1.00 Wastewater Collections System Supervisor (1) 59 MM $7,666.92 $8,011.93 $8,372.47 $8,749.23 $9,142.94 1.00 Water Reclamation Shift Supervisor (1) 59 MM $7,666.92 $8,011.93 $8,372.47 $8,749.23 $9,142.94 2.00 Senior Planner Exempt (1) 67 MM $8,277.38 $8,649.86 $9,039.10 $9,445.86 $9,870.93 1.00 Laboratory Director Exempt (1) 67 MM $8,277.38 $8,649.86 $9,039.10 $9,445.86 $9,870.93 0.00 Building Official Exempt (1) 69 MM $8,277.38 $8,649.86 $9,039.10 $9,445.86 $9,870.93 0.00 Engineering Project Manager Exempt (1) 67 MM $8,277.38 $8,649.86 $9,039.10 $9,445.86 $9,870.93 1.00 Associate Civil Engineer Exempt (1) 78 MM $9,459.15 $9,884.81 $10,329.63 $10,794.46 $11,280.21 0.00 Water Reclamation Chief Plant Operator Exempt (1) 72 MM $9,827.27 $10,269.49 $10,731.62 $11,214.54 $11,719.20 1.00
CLASSIFIED (CL)
Maintenance Worker (1) 38 CL $4,844.39 $5,062.39 $5,290.20 $5,528.25 $5,777.03 7.00 Customer Service Utility Billing Technician (1) 39 CL $4,962.55 $5,185.86 $5,419.22 $5,663.09 $5,917.93 2.00 Administrative Assistant (1) 39 CL $4,962.55 $5,185.86 $5,419.22 $5,663.09 $5,917.93 1.00 Recreation Program Coordinator (1) 39 CL $4,962.55 $5,185.86 $5,419.22 $5,663.09 $5,917.93 2.00 Senior Maintenance Worker (1) 41 CL $5,210.67 $5,445.15 $5,690.19 $5,946.24 $6,213.83 1.00 Mechanic/Maintenance Worker (1) 43 CL $5,471.21 $5,717.41 $5,974.70 $6,243.56 $6,524.52 1.00 Community Services Officer (1) 46 CL $5,494.76 $5,742.02 $6,000.41 $6,270.43 $6,552.60 3.00 Victim Assistance Advocate (1) 46 CL $5,494.76 $5,742.02 $6,000.41 $6,270.43 $6,552.60 1.00 Development Services Technician (1) 48 CL $5,491.62 $5,738.74 $5,996.98 $6,266.85 $6,548.86 2.00 Utility Maintenance Mechanic (1) 49 CL $5,910.21 $6,176.17 $6,454.10 $6,744.54 $7,048.04 2.00 Fleet Mechanic (1) 50 CL $5,939.19 $6,206.45 $6,485.74 $6,777.60 $7,082.59 1.00 Electrician (1) 51 CL $6,650.29 $6,949.55 $7,262.28 $7,589.08 $7,930.59 1.00 Senior Utility Maintenance Mechanic (1) 51 CL $6,650.29 $6,949.55 $7,262.28 $7,589.08 $7,930.59 1.00 Water Systems Operator (1) 51 CL $6,650.29 $6,949.55 $7,262.28 $7,589.08 $7,930.59 4.00 Executive Assistant (1) 53 CL $6,388.25 $6,675.72 $6,976.12 $7,290.05 $7,618.10 1.00 Water Reclamation Operator-In-Training (1) 38 CL $4,844.39 $5,062.39 $5,290.20 $5,528.25 $5,777.03 Water Reclamation Operator I (1) 45 CL $5,744.77 $6,003.28 $6,273.43 $6,555.73 $6,850.74 Water Reclamation Operator II (1) 51 CL $6,650.29 $6,949.55 $7,262.28 $7,589.08 $7,930.59
POLICE SERGEANT (PS)
Police Sergeant* (2) 59 PS $10,344.32 $10,809.82 $11,296.26 $11,804.59 $12,335.80 $12,890.91 $13,471.00 $14,077.19 4.00
POLICE OFFICER (PO)
Police Officer (2) 45 PO $7,526.43 $7,865.12 $8,219.05 $8,588.91 $8,975.41 Police Officer II* (2) 45 PO $7,526.43 $7,865.12 $8,219.05 $8,588.91 $8,975.41 $9,379.30 $9,801.37 $10,242.43
SEASONAL/PART-TIME (HOURLY RATE)
Police Cadet - Trainee $27.00
Intern/Youth Commissioner $16.90 $17.66 $18.46 $19.29 $20.15
13.00 6.00
25 Salary Schedule Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
FOUR AND ONE-HALF PERCENT STEP ADVANCEMENT
MONTHLY SALARY
EXHIBIT "C"
Section One of Classification and Compensation Plan
SUMMARY OF JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE FY 26/27
Classification FLSA Exempt Status See Footnote Salary Range # Auth. Positions Approved 8/5/2026 - Reso. No 6398
Facility Custodial Lead $18.00 $18.81 $19.66 $20.54 $21.47 Recreation Instructor $18.50 $19.33 $20.20 $21.11 $22.06 Recreation Leader II $17.40 $18.18 $19.00 $19.86 $20.75 Recreation Leader I $16.90 $17.66 $18.46 $19.29 $20.15
Recreation Program Assistant $20.00 $20.90 $21.84 $22.82 $23.85 Program Instructor II $24.00 $25.08 $26.21 $27.39 $28.62 Program Instructor III $27.00 $28.22 $29.48 $30.81 $32.20 Footnotes: 104.80
87.80 (1) Pursuant to Resolution No. 6245/ SA-2025-01, effective 7/4/26, three percent (3%) COLA increase for Unrepresented and Confidential classifications, Professional/Mid-Management Unit classifications, and General Unit classification. (2) Pursuant to Resolution No. 6245/ SA-2025-01, effective 7/4/26, three and one quarter percent (3.25%) COLA increase for Police Sergeant and Police Officer classifications. (3) Pursuant to Resolution No. xxxx, effective 7/4/26, three percent (3%) COLA increase for certain Executive Management classifications. * Upon completion of Employee's 5th year of service in Police Officer or Police Sergeant classification, Employee will be eligible to receive 3 future step increases Total FTEs:
Total Authorized Positions:
26 Exhibit D
City of Soledad
Proposition 4 General Fund Appropriations Limitations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1 Fiscal year 2025-26 Appropriations limit established by resolution $35,976,859 2 Population Estimate – Department of Finance (Jan 1, 2025) 20,434* 3 Population Estimate – Department of Finance (Jan 1, 2026) 20,494* 4 Population conversion factor (1.049+100/100) 1.0495
5 Per Capita Personal Income Index (0.29+100/100) 1.0029 6 Calculation of Factor (line 4 x line 5) 1.0525
7 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Appropriation Limit $37,865,644
8 Appropriation Subject to the limitation $12,276,046
9 Amount under the limitation $25,589,598
Notes:
* Used modified population figures from the Department of Finance Letter dated May 2026. 27 Water
Systems
Operator (4)
Water
Reclamation
Operator
OIT/I/II (6)
Senior Utility
Maintenance
Mechanic (1)
Utility
Maintenance
Mechanic (2)
Administrativ
e Assistant
(1)
Development
Services
Technician (2)
Mayor and
City Council (5)
City Manager (1)
Management
Analyst - Finance (1)
Customer Service
Utility Billing
Technician (2)
Human Resources
Manager (1)
Administrative
Assistant – Conf (.8)
Public Works
Director (1)
Executive
Assistant (1)
Management
Analyst – Public
Works (1)
Water Resources
Manager (1)
Water Reclamation
Chief Plant Op (1)
Water Reclamation
Shift Supervisor (2)
Utility Maintenance
Supervisor (1)
Wastewater
Collections
Supervisor (1)
Public Works
Manager – Utilities
(1)
Engineering Project
Manager (1)
Assistant Engineer
(1)
Public Works
Manager – Parks (1)
Fleet Mechanic (1)
Mechanic
/Maintenance
Worker (1)
Senior Maintenance
Worker (1)
Maintenance
Worker (7)
Comm & Econ
Development
Director (1)
Management
Analyst - Housing
(1)
Homeless Services
Coordinator
(1 – Grant
Funded)
Econ Dev
Coordinator (1)
Senior Planner (1)
Parks and
Recreation
Director (1)
Recreation
Supervisor (1)
Recreation
Program
Coordinator (2)
Community
Engagement
Manager (1)
Community
Engagement
Coordinator (1)
Police Chief (1)
Deputy Police Chief
(1)
Police Sergeant (4)
Police Officer (13)
Community Services
Officer (3)
Police Lieutenant (1)
Police Admin
Services Manager(1)
Property and
Evidence Supervisor
(1)
Police Records
Supervisor (1)
Victims Assistance
Advocate (1)
Fire
(CalFire Contract)
Information
Technology
Manager (1)
Information
Technology
Technician (1)
City Attorney
(Contract)
Electrician (1)
Assistant City
Manager (1)
Executive Assistant
to the City Manager
(1)
28 Fund # Fund Name
Estimated
Beginning Fund
Balance
06/30/26
FY 2026-27
Budgeted Revenues
FY 2026-27
Budgeted
Expenditures
Fund Balance
Transfers
Restricted
Reserves
Estimated
Ending Fund
Balance
06/30/27
100 General Fund $ 6,252,100 $ 14,812,046 $ 16,386,661 $ 1,130,411 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,807,896 121 Grants - State $ 208,335 $ 293,646 $ 398,750 $ - $ - $ 103,231 200 Home Program Income $ 462,040 $ 35,500 $ 2,500 $ (25,000) $ - $ 470,040 201 CDBG Program Income $ 377,330 $ 82,500 $ 2,500 $ (25,000) $ - $ 432,330 210 CDBG (20-CDBG-12084) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
212 CDBG CV2/CV3 Bus Loan $ 16,908 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 16,908 213 UCDR Grant $ - $ 6,995,302 $ 6,960,302 $ (35,000) $ - $ - 309 Water Operations Enterprise ** $ 1,455,443 $ 5,253,210 $ 4,971,166 $ - $ 500,000 $ 1,237,487 310 Wastewater Operations Enterprise ** $ 14,574,789 $ 8,370,841 $ 10,030,163 $ - $ 1,500,000 $ 11,415,467 311 Solid Waste Enterprise $ 1,000,000 $ 4,980,000 $ 3,910,141 $ (770,679) $ - $ 1,299,180 312 Sanitation Enterprise $ 84,323 $ 371,500 $ 337,370 $ - $ - $ 118,453 410 Gas Tax $ - $ 4,707,641 $ 4,643,925 $ - $ - $ 63,716 411 Gas Tax SB1 $ 3,647,153 $ 825,154 $ 3,212,769 $ - $ - $ 1,259,538 412 Measure X $ 1,141,621 $ 1,740,120 $ 1,398,600 $ - $ - $ 1,483,141 415 Traffic Safety $ 738,146 $ 85,655 $ 150,000 $ - $ - $ 673,801 417 Police Assets Forfeitures $ 6,777 $ 2,800 $ 2,550 $ - $ - $ 7,027 418 Vehicle Abatement Fund $ 75,680 $ 22,000 $ 26,700 $ - $ - $ 70,980 431 Fire EMS (CSA 74) $ 77,305 $ 19,500 $ 30,000 $ - $ - $ 66,805 516 Successor Agency Trust ** $ - $ 1,234,289 $ 1,217,294 $ (16,995) $ - $ - 531 Successor Housing Fund $ 70,822 $ - $ 2,500 $ - $ - $ 68,322 646 Vineyards Assessment District $ 291,080 $ 268,450 $ 253,834 $ (10,711) $ - $ 294,985 647 Rancho San Vicente-CHISPA $ 476,215 $ 126,524 $ 97,374 $ (31,697) $ - $ 473,668 648 Diamond Ridge Assessment District $ 980,465 $ 338,643 $ 310,136 $ (16,645) $ - $ 992,327 649 Diamond Ridge PH-1 $ 651,212 $ 119,052 $ 721,617 $ (28,449) $ - $ 20,198 650 Diamond Ridge Parks $ 498,001 $ 183,306 $ 59,147 $ (29,347) $ - $ 592,813 651 Miravale/Orchard Landscape $ 1,365,397 $ 420,673 $ 369,698 $ (30,976) $ - $ 1,385,396 652 Miravale/Orchard Benefit $ 1,032,177 $ 209,392 $ 871,690 $ (30,762) $ - $ 339,117 770 Park Impact $ (157,588) $ 47,500 $ 20,000 $ (6,000) $ - $ (136,088) 771 Police Impact $ 32,305 $ 5,750 $ - $ (150) $ - $ 37,905 772 Fire Impact $ (109,958) $ 16,000 $ - $ (300) $ - $ (94,258) 773 General Gov Impact $ 632,335 $ 72,000 $ 102,750 $ (1,800) $ - $ 599,785 774 Transportation Impact $ 1,524,833 $ 135,000 $ 52,750 $ (3,000) $ - $ 1,604,083 775 Storm Drain Impact $ 100,230 $ 102,000 $ 2,750 $ (3,000) $ - $ 196,480 776 Public Safety Impact $ 195,844 $ 53,000 $ 2,750 $ (1,500) $ - $ 244,594 779 Water Impact $ 3,016,219 $ 170,000 $ 2,750 $ (3,000) $ - $ 3,180,469 780 Wastewater Impact $ 585,078 $ 90,000 $ 2,750 $ (2,400) $ - $ 669,928 800 General Fund Capital $ 7,247,156 $ 175,000 $ - $ (58,000) $ - $ 7,364,156 $ -
Totals $ 48,549,773 $ 52,363,994 $ 56,553,887 $ - $ 4,000,000 $ 40,359,880 ** Fund Balance has been reduced by the Restricted portion, such as Investment in Fixed Assets or Debt Service.
FUND BALANCE SUMMARY
ALL CITY FUNDS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Budget
July 1, 2026
29 8%
30%
8% 15%
8%
7%
4%
2% 6%
1%
4% 1%
5%
FY 2026/27
Property Taxes
Vehicle License Fee
Sales Taxes
Measure Y
Measure S
Other Taxes
Licenses & Permits
Other Agents
Franchise Fees
Charges for Services
Grants
Use of Money
Other
General Fund Revenues - $15,942,457
30 FY 2026/27
City Council - 1%
City Manager - 3%
City Attorney - 1%
Planning - 6%
Building - 3%
Human Resources - 1%
Information Tech - 1%
Finance - 1%
Police - 39%
Fire - 19%
Parks - 5%
Public Works - 2%
Recreation - 7%
Comm Engagement - 1%
Animals - 1%
Non-Departmental - 9%
General Fund Appropriations - $16,386,661
31 39%
50%
6% 5%
1%
FY 2026/27
Parks
Recreation
Animals
Comm Engagement
Administration
Measure S Appropriations - $2,209,461
32 57%
42%
1%
FY 2026/27
Police
Fire
Administration
Measure Y Appropriations - $2,428,000
33 GENERAL
FUND
34 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: City Council
Account #100-1000
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The Soledad City Council serves as the City's primary policy-making and legislative body, responsible for setting strategic direction, adopting ordinances, approving budgets, and guiding long-term community planning. The Mayor is elected citywide to serve a two-year term, while City Councilmembers are elected by district and serve four-year terms, providing continuity and leadership for the City's evolving needs. In carrying out its responsibilities, the City Council actively seeks community input and values resident engagement in shaping Soledad’s future.
To promote transparency and informed decision-making, the Council has established a variety of boards, commissions, and committees. These advisory bodies conduct reviews of specific issues and provide recommendations that support the Council’s deliberations on policies, programs, and initiatives that affect the community.
This budget accounts for the majority of the salary and benefit costs for City Councilmembers, with a portion allocated to the Enterprise Funds for water, sewer, and solid waste services.
The recommended budget for FY 2026–2027 is $129,266, representing a modest small reduction from the prior year. The reduction is due in part to Mayor Velazquez and Mayor Pro Tem Ansaldo Sánchez electing to forgo their Council compensation to assist with the budget shortfall.
In addition to Councilmember salaries and benefits, the budget provides funding for:
• Membership dues for participation in regional and statewide organizations, based on the most current cost projections.
• Travel and meeting expenses for Councilmembers attending conferences, training, and official City business.
• Outreach and events to enable Councilmembers to further engage residents by district to ensure geographic participation.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Guided the development and adopted the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, establishing the City Council’s priorities and long-term direction for the organization and community. 35 • Adopted the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, establishing standards and priorities for park development, maintenance, equitable access, recreational programming, and future expansion of the City’s park system.
• Evaluated the City’s long-term fire service and emergency response needs and placed Measure A, a parcel tax measure, on the ballot to provide additional funding for fire protection and emergency response services.
• Established a City legislative platform and authorized 39 advocacy letters to advance Soledad’s interests on state and federal legislative and policy matters. • Continued support for programs and partnerships serving Soledad’s immigrant community, including workshops with the Consulado de México and Know Your Rights educational events.
• Supported City sponsorship and expansion of community events that promote civic engagement and community pride, including the State of the City, Pride Flag Raising, Music in the Park, Fourth of July festivities, Hot Summer Days, September 11 Remembrance, POW/MIA Recognition Day, Spookfest, Día de los Muertos, Veterans Day, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Christmas Parade. • Provided policy direction and took action on approximately 290 City matters, including adoption of 123 resolutions addressing contracts, strategic initiatives, board and commission appointments, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other actions supporting City priorities.
• Adopted seven ordinances addressing key community and development priorities, including streamlining housing regulations and approving the Almond Acres and Parcel B Planned Unit Developments.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Advance implementation of the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan by aligning Council policy direction, budget decisions, and funding priorities with adopted goals and objectives. • Expand district-based community outreach and engagement to encourage broad geographic representation and civic participation among Soledad residents. • Strengthen relationships with state and federal legislators, regional agencies, and community partners to advocate for Soledad’s priorities and pursue funding and policy support.
• Guide investments in City facilities to improve safety, accessibility, functionality, and the long-term condition of public buildings and infrastructure. • Collaborate with the Soledad Unified School District to improve pedestrian and traffic safety around local schools through coordinated planning and improvements such as crosswalks, signage, and traffic-calming measures.
• Review and consider a Development Agreement for the Miramonte Specific Plan addressing infrastructure financing, development impact fees, assessment and special taxing districts, and implementation of an Affordable Housing Plan. • Update and consolidate the City Council’s rules, policies, and procedures into a comprehensive Governance Manual that promotes consistent practices, clearly defines governance protocols, and incorporates municipal best practices. 36 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 4 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Expense
Department: 1000 - CITY COUNCIL
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1000-51100 SALARIES 14,937.00 12,822.31 22,219.00 24,870.54 26,189.97 31,950.75 21,690.00 100-1000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 1,143.00 984.69 1,700.00 1,919.25 2,003.53 2,443.68 1,658.00 100-1000-51310 WORKERS COMP 24.00 53.63 24.00 605.63 771.00 758.97 771.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 16,104.00 13,860.63 23,943.00 27,395.42 28,964.50 35,153.40 24,119.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1000-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 53,200.00 46,993.88 48,421.00 39,321.54 47,471.00 71,346.81 58,347.00 100-1000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,500.00 1,729.24 2,500.00 1,320.61 2,500.00 1,680.14 2,000.00 100-1000-52070 FOOD SERVICES 1,000.00 449.91 1,000.00 1,409.29 1,000.00 1,397.12 1,300.00 100-1000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 10,000.00 4,981.85 10,000.00 20,228.75 10,000.00 12,886.69 10,000.00 100-1000-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 6,000.00 100-1000-52115 SUNDRY 200.00 0.00 200.00 36.72 200.00_____________________________ 126.63 100-1000-52125 COUNCIL GRANTS 37,000.00 18,417.59 27,000.00 11,100.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 100-1000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 10,000.00 21,280.44 30,000.00 30,093.64 25,000.00 13,014.70 20,000.00 100-1000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 0.00 841.60 1,500.00 4,150.02 1,500.00 3,047.69 2,500.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 113,900.00 94,694.51 120,621.00 107,660.57 102,671.00 108,499.78 105,147.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 617.06 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 6,965.72 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 1,480.63 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 7,582.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,480.63 0.00 Department: 1000 - CITY COUNCIL Total: 130,004.00 116,137.92 144,564.00 135,055.99 131,635.50 145,133.81 129,266.00 37 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: City Manager/City Clerk
Account # 100-1100
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Soledad and as Executive Director of the Soledad Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency. Appointed by the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for the overall administration of City operations, implementation of City Council policies and priorities, enforcement of municipal ordinances and applicable state and federal laws, and the effective delivery of public services. The City Manager also serves as the City Clerk, with support from the Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant.
In March 2026, the City Council approved the addition of an Assistant City Manager, who also serves as the City’s Finance Director. This organizational change allowed the City to eliminate its contracted Finance Director services and redirect those funds toward a full-time, in-house leadership position. The Assistant City Manager oversees the City’s internal and administrative functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Community Engagement. The City Manager provides executive oversight of Public Works, Community and Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Fire, while maintaining overall responsibility for the City organization.
The FY 2026–2027 City Manager’s Office budget is $521,687 and includes salaries and benefits for the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant. The budget also supports election costs, public notices and ordinance publication, and citywide community events.
The increase in the City Manager’s Office budget compared with the prior year primarily reflects the addition of the Assistant City Manager position. This increase is partially offset by a corresponding reduction in the Finance Department budget resulting from the elimination of contracted Finance Director services. This restructuring strengthens in-house administrative and financial management capacity while making more efficient use of existing resources.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments (All staff members of the team) • Guided the development and adoption of the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan, establishing long-term priorities for City services, infrastructure, and community investment.
38 • Advanced key economic development initiatives, including the continued development of Soledad Marketplace and efforts to attract new retailers, including a potential Ross Dress for Less store.
• Strengthened partnerships with economic development organizations such as Monarch SBDC, the Soledad Chamber of Commerce, and El Pájaro CDC to expand technical assistance and resources available to local small businesses and entrepreneurs. • Coordinated the City’s grant-writing efforts, resulting in the award of nearly $5 million in grant funding to support City programs, infrastructure, and community priorities. • Led the City’s response to the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s proposed forced sewer consolidation, coordinating the City’s technical, legal, financial, and operational review to protect the interests of the City and its utility ratepayers. • Successfully administered the City’s responsibilities for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, ensuring a transparent and orderly election process.
• Coordinated highly successful City-led community events that attracted several thousand participants and strengthened community engagement and civic pride. • Guided major facility and infrastructure improvements, including completion of the Fire Apparatus Bay and Vehicle Storage Building, HVAC repairs at the Community Center, and improvements to City Hall, wells and the Water Reclamation Facility. • Supported the comprehensive update and adoption of the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual, modernizing personnel policies and strengthening organizational effectiveness.
• Oversaw major information technology and cybersecurity infrastructure upgrades, including installation of new servers at City Hall, the Police Department, and the Water Reclamation Facility.
• Closely monitored departmental expenditures and reinforced fiscal discipline throughout the organization, generating savings that reduced the amount of General Fund reserves required to balance the FY 2025–2026 budget.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Implement necessary FY 2026–2027 budget reductions to address the funding shortfall resulting from the failure of Measure A, while closely monitoring revenues and expenditures to minimize the use of General Fund reserves. Begin development of a twoyear budget for FY 2027–2029 to improve long-term financial planning and manage fiscal uncertainty.
• Continue to aggressively pursue grant funding, with an increased emphasis on public safety, infrastructure, and other high-priority community needs. • Identify and evaluate alternative and sustainable funding sources for public safety, with the goal of restoring frozen police officer positions as fiscal conditions allow. • Complete a citywide facilities assessment to identify and prioritize long-term maintenance and capital needs. Evaluate financing options for improvements to City Hall, including a potential rooftop solar project coordinated with necessary roof and HVAC improvements. 39 • Conduct a fair, transparent, and legally compliant 2026 municipal election, ensuring public confidence and adherence to all applicable election requirements. • Improve government transparency and public participation by expanding access to public records and continuing investments in City Council audiovisual technology and real-time language translation services.
• Support the Police Department leadership transition while maintaining organizational stability and advancing a community policing model focused on public trust, responsiveness, and community safety.
• Implement a citywide leadership development and succession planning program to strengthen the City’s leadership pipeline, develop emerging leaders, and prepare employees for future advancement opportunities. Incorporate peer-learning circles, mentorship, and cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen teamwork, knowledge sharing, and organizational effectiveness.
• Advance priority economic development initiatives, including efforts to facilitate development of a new hotel and attract additional retail and commercial investment. • Lead negotiations to complete the Miramonte Development Agreement, including resolution of development impact fees, affordable housing requirements, infrastructure obligations, and other key development terms.
• Expand the City’s capacity to implement City Council priorities and major capital projects by securing grants, leveraging alternative financing tools, and developing strategic publicprivate partnerships. 40 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 5 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1100 - CITY MANAGER
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1100-51100 SALARIES 108,870.00 160,990.03 168,320.00 168,867.17 172,853.72 175,228.87 274,254.00 100-1100-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 4,750.05 0.00 6,964.19 5,000.00 4,962.38 2,500.00 100-1100-51140 CERTIFICATES 3,995.00 1,151.05 3,995.00 1,201.54 4,509.82 1,244.43 1,237.00 100-1100-51150 CAR ALLOWANCE 0.00 6,000.02 0.00 6,023.09 0.00 11,201.96 6,155.00 100-1100-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 8,383.00 12,505.60 13,182.00 11,551.90 13,568.31 12,006.10 21,546.00 100-1100-51210 PERS-PENSION 21,916.00 16,452.48 34,463.00 21,369.05 35,472.71 24,729.86 56,329.00 100-1100-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 917.93 0.00 7,656.95 0.00_____________________________ 7,649.96 100-1100-51225 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,129.00 100-1100-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 19,777.00 18,899.37 18,729.00 19,388.60 18,744.00 19,384.61 18,596.00 100-1100-51265 LTD & AD&D 602.00 0.00 908.00 0.00 936.26 0.00 341.00 100-1100-51310 WORKERS COMP 220.00 491.64 0.00 109.85 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 163,763.00 222,158.17 239,597.00 243,132.34 251,084.82 256,408.17 392,087.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1100-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,400.00 0.00 1,400.00 19,212.03 1,600.00 2,595.00 2,500.00 100-1100-52015 SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,750.00 569.70 1,750.00 1,357.75 1,750.00 565.54 500.00 100-1100-52020 MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 3,772.09 1,500.00 100-1100-52030 ORDINANCE & PUBLISHINGS 5,000.00 10,645.55 10,000.00 5,710.86 7,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 100-1100-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,000.00 2,073.30 3,000.00 2,706.58 3,000.00 2,985.84 3,000.00 100-1100-52070 FOOD SERVICES 1,300.00 445.74 1,300.00 1,905.47 1,300.00 3,114.87 2,000.00 100-1100-52085 FUEL 0.00 186.98 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1100-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 6,000.00 5,737.96 7,000.00 15,515.72 9,800.00 7,055.29 7,300.00 100-1100-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 83.19 100-1100-52110 RECRUITMENT & ADVERTISME… 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.72 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1100-52115 SUNDRY 1,000.00 66.74 1,000.00 817.06 1,000.00_____________________________ 395.50 100-1100-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 10,000.00 77,377.28 10,000.00 24,636.45 10,000.00 4,570.65 33,000.00 100-1100-52220 ELECTION SERVICES 0.00 77,049.15 80,000.00 28,857.36 80,000.00 -50.00 75,000.00 100-1100-52240 IT SERVICES 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1100-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 750.00 2,563.41 1,500.00 1,304.06 1,500.00 1,371.62 1,300.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 33,700.00 176,715.81 120,450.00 102,063.06 118,950.00 26,459.59 127,600.00 41 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 6 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1100-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 1,500.00 1,163.28 1,500.00 278.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 1,500.00 1,163.28 1,500.00 278.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 Department: 1100 - CITY MANAGER Total: 198,963.00 400,037.26 361,547.00 345,473.40 370,034.82 282,867.76 521,687.00 42 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: City Attorney
Account # 100-5140
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The City contracts for legal services through an appointed City Attorney, who provides legal counsel to the City Council, boards, commissions, and staff. The attorney's responsibilities include drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and policies, advising on legal matters, responding to claims, and representing the City in legal or administrative proceedings.
This budget primarily funds the City Attorney’s contract, with some legal service costs allocated to Enterprise Funds or developer-funded accounts for services related to specific development projects. In response to the City’s projected budget shortfall, the FY 2026–27 City Attorney budget was reduced by $20,000 compared with FY 2025–26. The City Attorney, City Manager, and staff will continue to work collaboratively to prioritize legal needs, utilize legal services efficiently, and manage costs while ensuring the City receives necessary legal guidance and representation.
FY2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Guided the City through the Surplus Land Act process to facilitate the future redevelopment of vacant and underutilized City-owned properties. • Advised the City on the comprehensive update of the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual, culminating in adoption by the City Council.
• Provided legal guidance on significant real estate and development matters, including the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for 540 Gabilan, the development impact fee agreement for the School District Workforce Housing Project, and the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1232 Monterey Street.
• Led the development of an amicus brief related to the proposed development of an ICE facility outside the City of Gilroy.
• Provided key legal support for the entitlement and development review processes for the Almond Acres and Parcel B projects.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Support the negotiation of a Development Agreement to implement the Miramonte Specific Plan. Legal costs associated with this work will be funded by the project developer.
43 • Assist the City Council Subcommittee with reviewing and updating the Council Rules and Procedures to improve clarity, consistency, and alignment with applicable laws and best practices.
• Provide legal review and guidance for the General Plan Update and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
• Guide staff in updating the Soledad Municipal Code to strengthen code enforcement tools and procedures, and coordinate with specialized outside counsel on nuisance abatement, receivership, and other enforcement actions involving the City’s most problematic properties.
• Advise and represent the City throughout the Hacienda Apartments forced sewer consolidation process, including regulatory, legal, financial, and interagency matters. 44 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 7 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1150 - CITY ATTORNEY
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1150-52215 ATTORNEY SERVICES 185,000.00 162,697.80 185,000.00 129,157.00 185,000.00 141,361.50 165,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 185,000.00 162,697.80 185,000.00 129,157.00 185,000.00 141,361.50 165,000.00 Department: 1150 - CITY ATTORNEY Total: 185,000.00 162,697.80 185,000.00 129,157.00 185,000.00 141,361.50 165,000.00 45 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Community and Economic Development/Planning Account # 100-1200
Funding Source: General Fund
The functions of the “building division" are budgeted in a separate unit (5160).
Budget Overview
The Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD) is dedicated to fostering inclusive growth, enhancing quality of life, and advancing sustainable prosperity across the City.
Through strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, and forward-thinking initiatives, the department empowers residents, businesses, and organizations to thrive—building a vibrant, resilient local economy.
CEDD is responsible for the City’s planning and zoning, housing, and economic development functions. The department is organized into the following core divisions:
• Planning
• Building
• Economic Development
• Housing
The Community & Economic Development Department (CEDD) is staffed by seven full-time employees and one part-time employee. The department generates revenue primarily through planning entitlement and permitting fees, which help offset operational and staffing costs— particularly within the Building Division. In addition to fee-based revenue, CEDD actively secures and manages grant funding, including the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and a variety of housing assistance programs, which support the City’s affordable housing and community development goals. This budget also provides funding for the Planning Commission, which is composed of five appointed members, and includes support for stipends and ongoing training to ensure effective and informed decision-making.
The recommended budget for the department is $947,965. This year's budget reflects strategic cost savings through reductions in training and consultant expenditures, while continuing to support core operations and priority initiatives through grants.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
Over the past year, the Community and Economic Development Department achieved several significant milestones that advanced the City’s housing, economic development, and community revitalization goals. The City adopted three housing ordinances to remove regulatory barriers and encourage infill development and executed an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Eden 46 Housing for the redevelopment of 540 Gabilan Street, which could provide up to 143 units of affordable housing. The Department also entitled 128 new housing units through the Parcel B and Almond Acres developments and facilitated new commercial investment, including Tractor Supply, Wingstop, and Quick Quack Car Wash. Community improvement efforts included completion of a new public art mural at the Fire Apparatus Bay, funded through a $40,000 Monterey County grant. The Department also completed El Sendero, a 16-bed interim housing facility, helped permanently house 14 former Salinas Riverbed residents, and supported cleanup efforts that removed approximately 380 tons of debris from the riverbed.
Performance Objectives & Key Projects for FY 2026–27
The Community & Economic Development Department will focus on the following strategic objectives and projects in the upcoming fiscal year:
• Complete the General Plan Updates to align long-term planning efforts with community priorities and state requirements.
• Facilitate redevelopment of vacant or underutilized city property. • Conduct a Nexus Study to support the implementation of a new General Plan Maintenance Fee, ensuring sustained funding for future updates.
• Advance the “Container Village” Project and facilitate continued build-out of the Soledad Marketplace, supporting local economic growth and small business development. • Assist Sendero participants in securing housing by fiscal year-end. • Completed the Development Agreement and update the associated Development Impact fees for the Miramonte Specific Plan.
• Implement the First-Time Homebuyer Program to expand access to homeownership for local residents.
47 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 8 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1200 - PLANNING/COMM DEVELO
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1200-51100 SALARIES 262,328.00 303,348.23 521,835.00 264,791.26 473,059.00 409,856.30 509,678.00 100-1200-51120 PLANNING COMMISION 9,000.00 4,800.00 9,000.00 1,800.00 6,750.00 2,550.00 6,750.00 100-1200-51130 OVERTIME 1,000.00 1,679.45 0.00 3,003.61 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1200-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 2,331.57 0.00 1,959.62 0.00_____________________________ 11.08 100-1200-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 20,300.00 22,755.55 39,920.00 28,392.85 39,207.00 30,554.79 38,990.00 100-1200-51210 PERS-PENSION 53,073.00 40,388.43 104,367.00 65,863.63 102,501.00 71,319.69 101,936.00 100-1200-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 1,817.35 0.00 2,226.21 0.00_____________________________ 2,557.32 100-1200-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 39,438.00 29,461.86 46,002.00 31,544.17 42,722.00 36,220.88 45,177.00 100-1200-51265 LTD & AD&D 1,862.00 0.00 3,225.00 0.00 3,150.00 0.00 1,457.92 100-1200-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,058.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1200-51310 WORKERS COMP 1,085.00 2,424.66 1,085.00 1,674.04 1,803.00 1,774.85 1,803.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 388,086.00 409,007.10 725,434.00 404,313.39 669,192.00 554,844.91 705,791.92 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1200-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 6,955.00 6,225.50 7,248.00 8,395.00 16,248.00 675.00 10,348.00 100-1200-52030 ORDINANCE & PUBLISHINGS 2,000.00 8,305.66 3,100.00 3,419.26 3,100.00 6,690.67 5,000.00 100-1200-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,500.00 1,805.38 2,500.00 1,149.93 2,500.00 3,055.69 2,500.00 100-1200-52041 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,169.43 0.00 881.61 500.00 100-1200-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FREIGHT 100.00 61.41 100.00 79.08 100.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1200-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 300.00 349.26 350.00 0.00 350.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1200-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 18,000.00 6,775.08 11,625.00 9,902.97 7,125.00 7,198.46 7,125.00 100-1200-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS 1,000.00 3,077.32 15,000.00 13,597.53 10,000.00 12,852.74 10,000.00 100-1200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 532,500.00 319,894.45 395,000.00 242,638.94 270,000.00 436,866.23 175,000.00 100-1200-52240 IT SERVICES 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,019.17 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1200-52400 UTILITIES 10,000.00 11,311.06 11,000.00 15,627.86 11,000.00 16,337.42 16,000.00 100-1200-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 1,600.00 3,463.53 3,000.00 5,396.64 3,000.00 3,806.00 3,800.00 100-1200-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 4,000.00 15,934.50 4,000.00 4,534.66 4,000.00 4,117.71 3,500.00 100-1200-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 14,000.00 11,785.00 10,000.00 8,787.33 400.00 8,384.92 6,400.00 100-1200-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 2,000.00 1,359.43 2,000.00 2,128.26 2,000.00 317.22 2,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 594,955.00 390,347.58 464,923.00 318,846.06 329,823.00 501,183.67 242,173.00 48 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 9 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1200-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 4,302.34 0.00 4,519.54 0.00_____________________________ 2,961.25 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 4,302.34 0.00 4,519.54 0.00 2,961.25 0.00 Department: 1200 - PLANNING/COMM DEVELO Total: 983,041.00 803,657.02 1,190,357.00 727,678.99 999,015.00 1,058,989.83 947,964.92 49 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Building/Development Services
Account # 100-1250
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The Building Division operates within the Community and Economic Development Department and is responsible for reviewing construction plans, issuing building permits, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with the California Building Code. Building Official services are provided through a contract with CSG Consultants, a private firm specializing in municipal building services.
Division staffing includes one full-time Development Services Technician and one part-time clerical assistant. A second Development Services Technician assigned to Planning provides backup support for Building Division operations. The budget also supports SmartGov, the City’s permit tracking system, which improves operational efficiency, enhances transparency, and expands digital access to permits and records. The City continues to rely on consultant support for building plan review, inspections, and Building Official services.
Project applicants are required to pay direct service fees, including plan review and inspection fees. As part of the City’s commitment to financial sustainability, building permit fees were updated in FY 2025–26 to improve cost recovery for services provided. Given ongoing budget constraints, additional review is needed in FY 2026–27 to ensure the General Fund is not subsidizing permitting services.
The recommended baseline budget for the Building Division in FY 2026–27 is $446,319, with continued emphasis on improving cost recovery and aligning service costs with applicable fees.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
During FY 2025–26, the Building Division supported the delivery of several major development projects.
• Commercial Development: Issued permits and completed inspections that supported the successful openings of Tractor Supply and Wingstop.
• Retail Expansion: Issued permits for the new Quick Quack Car Wash and three new downtown storefronts: Higher Higher Limitz Barbershop, Oasis Water Store, and Ricosita’s Ice Cream.
50 • Residential Growth:
o Issued 23 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits.
o Finalized construction and occupancy of 42 new housing units. o Issued permits for the City’s first SB 9 housing project.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026–27 Projected Permit Activity:
• Single-Family Dwellings: 200
• Multi-Family Units: 40
• Solar and Over-the-Counter Permits: 80
• Commercial Projects: 4
• Estimated Total Inspections: 1,000
Strategic Objectives:
• Maintain and enhance the SmartGov online database to improve document storage, permit tracking, records management, and public access to information. • Continue streamlining the permit process for both staff and applicants to reduce processing times, improve coordination, and enhance customer service. • Review building permit fees to ensure appropriate cost recovery and consistent application of adopted fee schedules.
• Complete final inspections and issue a certificate of occupancy for the School Housing Project.
• Conduct a customer satisfaction survey to evaluate the permitting experience, identify opportunities for improvement, and guide future service enhancements. • Explore development of an expedited permitting incentive program for priority economic development projects, such as a new hotel, to reduce processing timelines, encourage private investment, and attract targeted development to the City. 51 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 10 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1250 - BUILDING/DEVELOPMENT
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1250-51100 SALARIES 158,415.00 93,848.91 100,359.00 98,691.06 134,088.37 210,361.89 138,835.00 100-1250-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 154.99 0.00 110.36 0.00 4,097.41 500.00 100-1250-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 714.25 100-1250-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 12,093.00 6,861.88 7,678.00 7,379.64 10,257.76 16,083.82 10,621.00 100-1250-51210 PERS-PENSION 31,614.00 16,636.99 20,072.00 15,034.49 26,817.67 28,451.15 27,767.00 100-1250-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 517.40 0.00 525.68 0.00_____________________________ 1,322.47 100-1250-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 25,834.00 9,016.80 9,017.00 9,136.84 11,820.00 11,549.17 13,002.00 100-1250-51265 LTD & AD&D 867.00 0.00 517.00 0.00 736.76 0.00 489.00 100-1250-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 557.37 0.00_____________________________ 12.67 100-1250-51310 WORKERS COMP 145.00 324.03 145.00 2,665.10 145.00 60.57 145.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 228,968.00 127,361.00 137,788.00 134,100.54 183,865.56 272,653.40 191,359.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1250-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 0.00 0.00 360.00 0.00 360.00 170.00 360.00 100-1250-52025 BUILDING CODES UPDATES 2,000.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 2,223.70 1,500.00 100-1250-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,000.00 1,366.48 1,000.00 1,179.10 1,000.00 1,222.32 1,000.00 100-1250-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 300.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1250-52085 FUEL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 361.35 500.00 100-1250-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 1,500.00 309.00 400.00 538.11 400.00 884.98 400.00 100-1250-52115 SUNDRY 300.00 60.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1250-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 149,500.00 189,245.96 210,000.00 154,660.11 210,000.00 353,832.07 250,000.00 100-1250-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,041.90 0.00_____________________________ 23.68 100-1250-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 350.00 0.00 350.00 0.00 350.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1250-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSES 0.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 390.00 3,000.00 1,201.75 1,200.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 154,950.00 194,981.44 216,710.00 157,809.22 216,710.00 359,919.85 254,960.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1250-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Department: 1250 - BUILDING/DEVELOPMENT Total: 383,918.00 322,342.44 354,998.00 291,909.76 400,575.56 632,573.25 446,319.00 52 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Human Resources
Account # 100-1310
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The Human Resources Department is staffed by a Human Resources Manager and a part-time Office Assistant (0.80 FTE). Some personnel costs are allocated to the City's Enterprise Funds.
The Department handles a wide array of employee services, including recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, compensation and wage administration, benefits, health and wellness programs, mandated training, and employee recognition. The HR Manager also serves as the City’s Risk Manager.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Modernized the City’s personnel policies by leading a comprehensive update of the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual, culminating in adoption by the City Council. • Strengthened workplace safety and regulatory compliance by providing ongoing employee training on the City’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
• Improved Police Department recruitment and promotional practices by partnering with the Department to standardize testing and selection processes, enhancing consistency, fairness, and transparency.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Successfully negotiate successor labor agreements with the City’s three recognized employee organizations while balancing workforce needs, competitive compensation, and the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Develop a comprehensive citywide employee safety program to strengthen workplace safety, reduce injuries and claims, improve training, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Redesign the City’s employee performance evaluation system to establish clearer performance expectations, provide meaningful employee feedback, support professional development, and improve accountability.
• Establish workforce performance metrics to track employee turnover, vacancies, recruitment timelines, and other key trends to better identify and address workforce challenges.
53 • Develop employee recruitment and retention strategies to strengthen the City’s ability to attract, develop, and retain a qualified and high-performing workforce. • Continue targeted recruitment efforts to fill critical vacancies and reduce the operational impacts of prolonged vacancies across City departments. 54 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 12 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1310 - HUMAN RESOURCES
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1310-51100 SALARIES 82,936.00 75,761.09 84,014.00 88,391.48 86,185.93 92,948.86 89,998.00 100-1310-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 105.73 100-1310-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 6,345.00 5,233.90 6,427.00 6,056.14 6,593.22 5,857.13 6,885.00 100-1310-51210 PERS-PENSION 16,587.00 11,933.79 16,803.00 14,509.86 17,237.19 15,149.91 18,000.00 100-1310-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 397.02 0.00 581.74 0.00_____________________________ 647.89 100-1310-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 20,250.00 9,402.73 9,476.00 17,510.03 19,000.00 19,100.11 20,900.00 100-1310-51265 LTD & AD&D 681.00 0.00 400.00 0.00 603.72 0.00 220.00 100-1310-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 278.75 0.00_____________________________ 6.34 100-1310-51310 WORKERS COMP 93.00 207.83 93.00 1,789.82 493.00 515.59 493.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 126,892.00 102,936.36 117,213.00 129,117.82 130,113.06 134,331.56 136,496.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1310-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,580.00 120.00 1,580.00 0.00 1,580.00 130.00 1,350.00 100-1310-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500.00 1,200.64 500.00 292.75 500.00 327.34 300.00 100-1310-52075 IRS TAXES 0.00 183.00 0.00 202.86 0.00 232.49 250.00 100-1310-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 1,500.00 6,077.27 1,500.00 1,291.62 1,500.00 0.00 750.00 100-1310-52100 EMPLOYEE FUNCTIONS 5,000.00 5,863.57 5,000.00 4,327.12 5,000.00 4,927.02 5,000.00 100-1310-52110 RECRUITMENT & ADVERTISEM… 5,000.00 3,430.51 5,000.00 3,098.00 5,000.00 1,970.00 2,000.00 100-1310-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 54,500.00 40,287.58 54,500.00 55,576.88 37,500.00 24,873.16 26,500.00 100-1310-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS 2,000.00 1,100.00 2,000.00 1,100.00 2,000.00 819.44 1,000.00 100-1310-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 520.97 0.00_____________________________ 11.84 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 70,080.00 58,262.57 70,080.00 66,410.20 53,080.00 33,291.29 37,150.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1310-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 42.47 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 42.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Department: 1310 - HUMAN RESOURCES Total: 196,972.00 161,241.40 187,293.00 195,528.02 183,193.06 167,622.85 173,646.00 55 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Information Technology
Account # 100-1320
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The Information Technology (IT) Department provides the technology infrastructure and support necessary for the City to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient services. The Department is authorized for one full-time IT Manager and one full-time IT Technician, with a portion of personnel costs allocated to the City’s Enterprise Funds based on services provided. Due to the City’s budget shortfall, the vacant IT Manager position will remain frozen in FY 2026–27.
The Department is responsible for maintaining and supporting the City’s network infrastructure, servers, computers, software, telecommunications systems, and other technology resources. IT also provides technical assistance to all City departments through help desk services and plays a critical role in protecting City systems and data through cybersecurity and technology management.
Given the number and complexity of major technology projects currently underway, the City supplements its internal IT capacity with contracted professional IT services. This support has been essential to implementing significant infrastructure and system improvements initiated in FY 2025–26, many of which will continue into FY 2026–27. Contract support will be particularly important while the IT Manager position remains vacant.
Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, the IT Department also provides technical support for the City’s efforts to expand high-speed internet access within the community, including broadband infrastructure planning, coordination with regional partners, and support for grantfunded projects.
FY 2025–26 Budget Accomplishments
• Modernized the City’s server infrastructure through the installation of new servers at City Hall, the Police Department, and the Water Reclamation Facility, improving system reliability and supporting future technology needs.
• Launched a new City website, improving public access to City information, programs, services, and online resources.
• Completed the design of upgraded network and IT infrastructure at City Hall to support improved connectivity, reliability, and cybersecurity.
56 • Implemented TeamViewer for remote IT support, allowing staff to troubleshoot and resolve technology issues more efficiently across City facilities.
Performance Objectives/Projects to Be Delivered in FY 2026–27 • Complete installation of new servers and network cabling at City Hall to improve system performance, reliability, and security.
• Deploy new SCADA servers at the Orchard Lane Park Splash Pad to improve monitoring and operational reliability of the facility.
• Upgrade the City Council meeting broadcast system to improve the quality, reliability, and accessibility of public meeting broadcasts.
• Establish a wireless point-to-point connection at Little League Park to improve internet connectivity and support City and recreational operations at the facility. • Complete a comprehensive inventory of City software licenses, digital certificates, system credentials, and other critical IT assets to strengthen technology management, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
57 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 13 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1320 - INFORMATION TECHNOLO
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1320-51100 SALARIES 84,709.00 87,611.40 92,382.00 54,891.43 92,975.70 33,294.40 33,880.00 100-1320-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 565.15 0.00 601.10 0.00_____________________________ 3,100.29 100-1320-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 0.00 0.00 412.18 0.00_____________________________ 579.86 100-1320-51200 FICA 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,502.90 0.00_____________________________ 2,731.00 100-1320-51203 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 6,480.00 6,551.18 7,067.00 2,797.76 7,112.64 0.00 2,592.00 100-1320-51210 PERS-PENSION 16,942.00 11,728.86 18,476.00 9,858.98 18,595.14 9,760.05 6,776.00 100-1320-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 553.86 0.00 280.93 0.00_____________________________ 237.86 100-1320-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 7,776.00 7,213.33 7,213.00 3,960.03 7,206.00 3,625.41 3,960.00 100-1320-51267 LTD & AD&D 503.00 0.00 554.00 0.00 581.15 0.00 122.00 100-1320-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 11,700.00 100-1320-51310 WORKERS COMP 143.00 319.57 143.00 0.00 143.00 0.00 143.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 116,553.00 114,543.35 125,835.00 74,305.31 126,613.63 65,028.87 47,473.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1320-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,000.00 388.96 1,000.00 153.35 1,000.00 839.78 500.00 100-1320-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 1,250.00 2,161.01 1,250.00 9,326.62 1,250.00 7,189.40 2,500.00 100-1320-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 2,145.00 1,332.78 2,145.00 731.27 2,145.00 611.11 750.00 100-1320-52115 SUNDRY 0.00 372.13 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1320-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 7,363.37 0.00 81,621.56 0.00 111,866.88 43,200.00 100-1320-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 150.00 1,804.69 150.00 658.70 150.00 1,934.39 2,000.00 100-1320-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 21,150.00 58,890.31 21,150.00 113,626.20 75,000.00 98,417.96 75,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 25,695.00 72,313.25 25,695.00 206,117.70 79,545.00 220,859.52 123,950.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1320-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 45,500.00 18,987.38 35,500.00 50,110.81 72,500.00 12,123.23 10,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 45,500.00 18,987.38 35,500.00 50,110.81 72,500.00 12,123.23 10,000.00 Department: 1320 - INFORMATION TECHNOLO Total: 187,748.00 205,843.98 187,030.00 330,533.82 278,658.63 298,011.62 181,423.00 58 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Finance Department
Account #100-1300
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The total budget for the Finance Department for FY 2026–27 is $111,164. The Department is staffed by a Management Analyst, and two Customer Service Utility Billing Technicians, with portions of personnel costs allocated to other City funds. The Assistant City Manager also serves as the City Finance Director.
The Finance Department is charged with safeguarding City assets and maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Responsibilities include the accounting of all City funds, including grant funds, and oversight of the annual audit conducted by independent auditors, in accordance with California State law.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Generated more than $2 million in interest earnings across City funds, strengthening the City’s financial position.
• Completed the Tyler Payments rollout, enabling online payments for business licenses, utility bills, and accounts receivable through the City’s website while eliminating credit card fees and processing limits for utility payments.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Complete a comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study and establish rates for the next five years.
• Oversee a Fees for Services Study to support full cost recovery for City services. • Deliver quarterly financial reports to City Council.
• Continue staff training on the Incode 10 financial system to improve functionality and efficiency.
• Develop a grant tracking system to monitor reporting compliance, revenues, expenditures, and eligible City administrative time charged to grants. • Complete the annual financial audit by November to meet State deadlines. 59 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 11 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1300 - FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1300-51100 SALARIES 40,643.00 39,866.06 46,583.00 50,751.78 49,277.49 48,751.66 51,767.00 100-1300-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 117.67 0.00 104.84 0.00_____________________________ 117.11 100-1300-51140 CERTIFICATES 144.00 141.96 144.00 144.59 144.00 97.63 144.00 100-1300-51165 WORKERS COMP 298.00 665.94 298.00 66.90 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1300-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 3,120.00 2,795.35 3,575.00 3,721.69 3,780.74 3,536.80 3,971.00 100-1300-51210 PERS-PENSION 8,157.00 5,422.75 9,345.00 7,238.05 9,884.30 7,605.51 10,382.00 100-1300-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 281.42 0.00 353.33 0.00_____________________________ 555.95 100-1300-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 10,021.00 6,674.52 5,594.00 6,155.24 5,628.00 6,011.11 6,166.00 100-1300-51265 LTD & AD&D 298.00 0.00 314.00 0.00 335.24 0.00 205.00 100-1300-51310 WORKERS COMP (NON TAX) 0.00 0.00 0.00 368.81 469.00 461.68 469.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 62,681.00 55,965.67 65,853.00 68,905.23 69,518.77 67,137.45 73,104.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1300-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 110.00 0.00 110.00 0.00 110.00 100.00 110.00 100-1300-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,600.00 3,348.31 1,600.00 2,793.13 1,600.00 3,057.72 1,600.00 100-1300-52067 BANK FEES 15,000.00 20,221.99 15,000.00 19,216.70 15,000.00 17,943.22 2,500.00 100-1300-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 0.00 0.00 0.00 91.35 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1300-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 45,000.00 41,192.35 52,000.00 40,620.28 52,000.00 32,854.65 9,350.00 100-1300-52225 AUDITING SERVICES 20,500.00 24,012.00 20,500.00 22,750.00 20,500.00 0.00 24,500.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 82,210.00 88,774.65 89,210.00 85,471.46 89,210.00 53,955.59 38,060.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1300-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 205.55 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 5,107.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 205.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,107.00 0.00 Department: 1300 - FINANCE DEPARTMENT Total: 144,891.00 144,945.87 155,063.00 154,376.69 158,728.77 126,200.04 111,164.00 60 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Police Department
Account #100-1400 and 100-3100
Funding Source: General Fund and Measure Y
Budget Overview
The total budget for the Soledad Police Department in FY 2026–27 is $6,371,149, consisting of $4,975,704 from the General Fund and $1,395,445 from the Measure Y Fund. In addition, the Department’s Community Safety Officer position, which provides code enforcement and animal services, is funded 50% through Measure S under account 100-5620.
The Department is authorized for 20 sworn officers, including the Police Chief, Deputy Chief, and Lieutenant. Civilian staff provide essential administrative records, community safety, and public service support. State mandates and reduced support from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have increased the administrative responsibilities handled directly by Police Department staff.
A significant portion of the Department’s budget supports essential contracted services. Monterey County emergency dispatch services, a critical component of the City’s 24-hour public safety operations, are projected to cost nearly $500,000 in FY 2026–27. The Department also contracts for animal sheltering services through the SPCA, which cost approximately $102,000 in the prior fiscal year.
Like households and businesses throughout the community, the Police Department continues to experience rising costs for fuel, equipment, contracted services, technology, and essential supplies.
These cost increases, combined with the failure of Measure A and the City’s resulting General Fund shortfall, have required expenditure reductions across City operations.
Because the Police Department represents the largest departmental expenditure within the General Fund, reductions were necessary as part of the City’s efforts to balance the budget. For FY 2026– 27, the City has frozen one full-time Police Officer position and one Community Safety Officer position and reduced part-time administrative support. These reductions are intended to help address the immediate fiscal shortfall while preserving core public safety services. If the City’s financial condition improves or additional ongoing funding becomes available, restoring the frozen Police Officer position should be a priority.
61 FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Expanded social media outreach to provide proactive public education on domestic violence prevention, school safety, and traffic safety. • Organized the City’s largest-ever National Night Out, strengthening community engagement and building positive relationships between residents, neighborhoods, and law enforcement.
• Strengthened cross-departmental code enforcement efforts to address dangerous and nuisance properties and supported the removal of the Salinas River encampment, including the cleanup and disposal of approximately 380 tons of trash and debris. • Coordinated with Monterey County Environmental Health to strengthen enforcement efforts of unpermitted food vendors and address associated health and safety concerns. • Partnered with Soledad Unified School District through the School Safety Committee to conduct school-site safety assessments and advance emergency preparedness planning for active-shooter situations and other critical incidents. • Replaced outdated ballistic vests and protective helmets with updated safety equipment using available MBASIA safety funding.
• Strengthened Police Department recruitment and hiring practices by implementing standardized testing and selection processes for recruitment and promotional opportunities, resulting in the recruitment and hiring of two lateral police officers.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Strengthen community policing and engagement through regular neighborhood patrols and informal community events such as “Coffee with a Cop.” • Increase domestic violence awareness and victim support by partnering with health and social service organizations to expand education and access to available resources. • Engage local youth and build trust by partnering with the Youth Council to develop social media campaigns focused on violence prevention, substance use, traffic safety, and other issues affecting young people.
• Improve code enforcement effectiveness by working with the Community Development Department to identify and recommend Municipal Code amendments that strengthen the City’s ability to address unsafe and nuisance properties. • Evaluate opportunities to re-establish the Police Explorer Program or similar programming to provide local youth with mentorship, leadership development, and exposure to careers in law enforcement and public safety. • Expand public safety education for seniors by partnering with senior service providers to offer workshops on scam and fraud prevention, digital safety, and personal safety. • Support officer wellness and resilience by expanding access to wellness resources, peer support, and mental health services.
• Pursue state, federal, and private grant funding to enhance Police Department resources and modernize technology, including camera systems and other tools that improve operational efficiency, officer safety, and investigative capabilities. 62 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 14 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1400 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1400-51100 SALARIES 2,131,051.00 1,747,202.72 2,152,992.00 1,662,509.89 2,295,998.84 2,026,502.67 2,387,279.00 100-1400-51130 OVERTIME 100,000.00 252,350.83 100,000.00 294,330.57 100,000.00 214,076.30 75,000.00 100-1400-51140 CERTIFICATES 17,809.00 13,019.33 5,047.00 25,535.98 11,642.14 36,630.18 29,573.00 100-1400-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 13,020.00 10,257.00 17,514.00 12,556.27 17,557.91 16,239.09 17,513.00 100-1400-51160 SALARY - 4850 PAY 0.00 5,862.10 0.00 2,497.39 0.00_____________________________ 502.20 100-1400-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 175,081.00 144,638.03 174,080.00 211,575.50 183,615.21 216,535.91 188,795.00 100-1400-51210 PERS-PENSION 494,976.00 390,029.63 499,085.00 372,843.98 527,014.32 417,350.98 534,793.00 100-1400-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 12,685.45 0.00 15,429.60 0.00_____________________________ 26,069.34 100-1400-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 296,199.00 174,378.58 237,568.00 194,006.17 238,863.00 192,638.59 232,950.00 100-1400-51265 LTD & AD&D 11,828.00 0.00 12,859.00 0.00 13,417.55 0.00 5,952.00 100-1400-51267 LTD/AD&D 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ -4,189.64 100-1400-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,961.05 0.00_____________________________ 1,794.62 100-1400-51310 WORKERS COMP 290,396.00 65,691.46 290,396.00 344,703.30 411,168.00 404,845.80 411,168.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 3,530,360.00 2,816,115.13 3,489,541.00 3,145,949.70 3,799,276.97 3,548,996.04 3,883,023.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1400-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 4,000.00 2,105.00 4,000.00 3,005.69 4,000.00 1,055.00 2,000.00 100-1400-52015 SUBSCRIPTIONS 8,000.00 8,847.38 8,000.00 2,890.23 8,000.00 15,343.58 8,000.00 100-1400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 13,500.00 8,073.49 13,500.00 9,874.92 9,000.00 8,371.86 8,000.00 100-1400-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FREIGHT 0.00 25.00 0.00 521.80 0.00 569.23 500.00 100-1400-52043 AMMUNITION/WEAPON SUPPL… 8,500.00 27,282.84 30,000.00 12,593.49 30,000.00 43,315.11 25,000.00 100-1400-52048 UNIFORM PURCHASE 25,000.00 35,255.04 15,000.00 33,696.49 15,000.00 34,572.45 15,000.00 100-1400-52050 PROPERTY EVIDENCE ROOM M… 22,000.00 15,074.86 22,000.00 20,346.93 20,000.00 18,579.39 20,000.00 100-1400-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 6,000.00 9,482.21 6,000.00 6,857.41 6,000.00 1,844.25 3,000.00 100-1400-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 500.00 0.00 500.00 1,062.80 500.00 54.52 500.00 100-1400-52065 911 DISPATCH FEES 555,000.00 407,553.13 460,742.00 459,332.00 485,016.00 474,343.00 489,856.00 100-1400-52070 FOOD SERVICES 2,000.00 3,237.40 2,000.00 3,214.65 2,000.00 4,095.80 2,500.00 100-1400-52080 FLEET SERVICES 65,000.00 114,090.11 65,000.00 92,066.99 65,000.00 66,445.61 65,000.00 100-1400-52085 FUEL 85,000.00 72,738.87 85,000.00 74,436.10 85,000.00 91,966.64 90,000.00 100-1400-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 40,000.00 90,090.43 50,000.00 87,645.03 50,000.00 57,524.01 35,000.00 63 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 15 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
100-1400-52111 RECRUITMENT & ADVERTISEM… 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,878.33 2,000.00 100-1400-52115 SUNDRY 1,000.00 8,530.00 5,000.00 177.23 0.00 274.03 500.00 100-1400-52135 CRIME PREVENTION 10,000.00 2,774.46 10,000.00 4,399.71 5,000.00 2,258.90 4,000.00 100-1400-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 43,000.00 71,266.36 55,000.00 75,335.80 45,000.00 50,090.66 45,000.00 100-1400-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS 3,000.00 2,169.47 3,000.00 13,481.94 3,000.00 2,690.16 3,000.00 100-1400-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,360.76 0.00 320.57 275.00 100-1400-52400 UTILITIES 9,000.00 14,126.54 9,000.00 16,375.26 9,000.00 14,120.31 14,000.00 100-1400-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 7,000.00 13,017.93 10,000.00 20,403.10 10,000.00 29,841.00 30,000.00 100-1400-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 800.00 2,581.00 800.00 6,561.73 800.00 4,777.73 5,000.00 100-1400-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 20,000.00 70,482.17 20,000.00 59,736.15 20,000.00 43,471.35 20,000.00 100-1400-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 97,000.00 197,367.74 97,000.00 201,529.65 143,550.00 150,481.29 143,550.00 100-1400-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 1,000.00 1,325.94 1,000.00 4,943.78 1,000.00 1,529.74 1,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 1,026,300.00 1,177,497.37 972,542.00 1,219,849.64 1,016,866.00 1,119,814.52 1,032,681.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1400-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60,000.00 100-1400-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 41,770.27 0.00 24,998.16 0.00_____________________________ 21,770.33 100-1400-57200 CAPITAL OUTLAY - EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 41,770.27 0.00 24,998.16 10,000.00 21,770.33 60,000.00 Department: 1400 - POLICE DEPARTMENT Total: 4,556,660.00 4,035,382.77 4,462,083.00 4,390,797.50 4,826,142.97 4,690,580.89 4,975,704.00 64 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Fire Department
Account # 100-1450 and 431-0000
Funding Source:
Budget Overview
The City of Soledad has contracted with CAL FIRE since January 2012 to provide professional fire and emergency response services to the City and the Mission-Soledad Fire Protection District through the Soledad Fire Department (SFD). Operating from a single fire station, Station 37, SFD serves approximately 34,000 residents across a 97-square-mile response area.
Under the agreement, CAL FIRE provides fully trained personnel to deliver 24-hour fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue, and other emergency services. The estimated FY 2026–27 CAL FIRE contract cost is $3,046,207, representing an approximately 7% increase over the prior year.
A significant portion of the increased cost reflects the City’s continued progress toward improved staffing levels. The FY 2026–27 contract provides for nine total station personnel, strengthening daily staffing and improving the Department’s ability to respond safely and effectively to emergencies. The base CAL FIRE contract is budgeted in account 100-1450-52200, with the additional staffing cost funded through Measure Y account 100-3200-52051.
In a separate fund, the City receives a portion of a countywide special tax dedicated to emergency medical services and communications equipment. The proposed FY 2026–27 allocation of $45,000 will be used to replace aging medical and radio equipment necessary for emergency response.
The budget also provides funding for the scheduled replacement of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure firefighters have appropriate safety equipment and that the Department continues to meet applicable operational and regulatory standards.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Submitted a SAFER grant application to support firefighter staffing and an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application to replace aging fire hose and improve operational readiness.
• Enhanced emergency response capacity by adding two personnel, bringing the Department closer to national fire service staffing standards and improving operational readiness.
65 • Expanded aerial apparatus capabilities by training six personnel in aerial apparatus operations, meeting state requirements and ensuring adequate staffing of qualified operators for the City’s ladder truck.
• Improved emergency medical response capabilities by using countywide special tax funding to purchase additional medical equipment for all fire apparatus, increasing the availability of critical equipment during emergency responses. • Guided the development of the new Fire Apparatus Bay, coordinating with City departments and the construction team.
• Oversaw the City’s participation in the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating review and coordinated the Community Development and Public Works Departments in completing required assessments, documentation, and interviews.
• Expanded access to overdose prevention resources by supporting the installation of a Narcan distribution kiosk at the Fire Station, providing convenient community access to this life-saving resource.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Update the City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations protocols to reflect evolving hazards, organizational changes, lessons learned, and current emergency management best practices.
• Strengthen fire prevention and hazard abatement efforts by increasing inspection and prevention activities and coordinating with Code Enforcement and Community Development to identify and address dangerous properties. • Review and update mutual aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions to strengthen regional emergency response coordination while ensuring adequate resources remain available to protect the Soledad community.
• Launch a citywide fireworks safety education campaign emphasizing fire prevention, injury prevention, and the environmental and legal consequences associated with illegal fireworks.
• Pursue state and federal grant funding to replace aging equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Evaluate sustainable funding options for fire and emergency services to address rising service costs and support adequate staffing, equipment replacement, and long-term operational needs.
66 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 16 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1450 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1450-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,500.00 1,444.50 1,500.00 1,577.47 1,500.00 2,320.59 1,500.00 100-1450-52041 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 4,000.00 3,744.55 4,000.00 8,453.00 4,000.00 7,832.55 4,000.00 100-1450-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FREIGHT 0.00 82.65 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1450-52045 FIRE PREVENTION 5,000.00 1,304.60 5,000.00 4,833.52 2,000.00 2,062.41 2,000.00 100-1450-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 3,500.00 2,272.66 3,500.00 9,751.50 6,500.00 5,946.37 6,500.00 100-1450-52080 FLEET SERVICES 0.00 60.00 0.00 180.00 70,000.00 69,348.71 70,000.00 100-1450-52085 FUEL 11,500.00 13,643.92 11,500.00 15,681.25 11,500.00 19,513.39 15,000.00 100-1450-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 500.00 239.56 500.00 323.75 500.00 113.61 250.00 100-1450-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 1,100,000.00 1,204,217.97 1,272,989.00 719,239.74 1,612,348.00 802,228.90 2,037,932.00 100-1450-52400 UTILITIES 15,000.00 18,731.74 14,000.00 21,335.63 18,000.00 32,772.60 33,000.00 100-1450-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 1,300.00 2,046.06 1,300.00 2,478.38 1,300.00 1,548.86 1,500.00 100-1450-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 12,000.00 48,357.28 12,000.00 20,245.21 12,000.00 9,882.80 10,000.00 100-1450-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 4,000.00 2,256.98 4,000.00 3,565.87 4,000.00 10,613.86 7,500.00 100-1450-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 5,000.00 5,494.63 5,000.00 5,068.11 5,000.00 6,322.73 5,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 1,163,300.00 1,303,897.10 1,335,289.00 812,733.43 1,748,648.00 970,507.38 2,194,182.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1450-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 51,884.49 0.00 449,993.48 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1450-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 429.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 52,313.49 0.00 449,993.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 Department: 1450 - FIRE DEPARTMENT Total: 1,163,300.00 1,356,210.59 1,335,289.00 1,262,726.91 1,748,648.00 970,507.38 2,194,182.00 67 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Public Works Administration
Account #100-1500
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
Public Works Administration expenses support the overall management, coordination, and administration of the City’s Public Works Department. This budget includes a portion of personnel and related costs allocated across multiple funds and divisions for the Public Works Director, Public Works Manager, Management Analyst, engineering staff, and Executive Assistant.
Together, these positions provide department-wide leadership, financial oversight, engineering review, contract administration, and administrative support for all Public Works operations, which include 38 positions across multiple divisions. These functions help ensure that maintenance and operations, capital improvement projects, development engineering reviews, and regulatory responsibilities are managed efficiently, remain fiscally accountable, and align with City Council goals and adopted policies.
FY 25-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Supported development of the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-27 through FY 2030-31, establishing a strategic framework for infrastructure investment, project prioritization, and long-term asset management. • Supported completion of the Front Street Maintenance Project, improving roadway conditions, repairing damaged sidewalks, and enhancing the pedestrian environment with decorative crosswalk improvements.
• Oversaw reconstruction of critical sewer infrastructure along Main Street to improve system reliability and support long-term service needs. • Managed construction of the Vehicle Storage Building at the Water Reclamation Facility to support operational efficiency and protect City equipment. • Coordinated adoption of Soledad’s Vision Zero Plan and submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation. • Advanced the West Street Complete Street Project through the bid phase and consultant selection process.
68 • Implemented targeted safety improvements near Soledad High School, including rapid flashing beacons, enhanced crosswalk striping, and curb modifications to improve pedestrian visibility and traffic safety.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 26-27 • Complete a comprehensive Water System Facilities Reliability and Condition Assessment to prioritize key capital improvement projects and support the long-term sustainability of the City’s water utility service.
• Guide the design and manage the construction of an electric vehicle charging station at the Community Center.
• Support development of an updated utility rate study to evaluate cost recovery, fund capital needs, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the City’s utility systems. • Pursue state and federal funding opportunities for critical water, sewer, storm drain, facility, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Oversee development and implementation of the West Street Complete Streets Project. • Deliver quick-build traffic safety projects that improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Improve coordination with Planning to expedite engineering review of critical economic development and housing projects.
69 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 17 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 1500 - PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-1500-51100 SALARIES 117,380.00 100,241.81 186,939.00 121,193.32 191,679.02 265,482.00 202,211.00 100-1500-51130 OVERTIME 1,000.00 1,678.95 1,300.00 2,579.62 1,300.00 712.35 1,300.00 100-1500-51140 CERTIFICATES 2,245.00 2,375.58 2,847.00 2,757.41 3,165.25 3,219.92 3,254.00 100-1500-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 133.00 73.75 787.84 108.87 133.00 100-1500-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 9,244.00 7,327.28 14,628.00 9,159.24 15,065.31 19,220.12 15,828.00 100-1500-51210 PERS-PENSION 23,967.00 16,807.15 37,984.00 25,346.64 39,126.43 39,843.12 41,120.00 100-1500-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 578.40 0.00 733.15 0.00_____________________________ 2,270.10 100-1500-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 15,588.00 11,760.97 21,430.00 15,136.15 20,740.00 30,469.97 22,815.00 100-1500-51267 LTD & AD&D 408.00 0.00 1,097.00 0.00 1,185.63 0.00 545.00 100-1500-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 956.00 0.00 4,566.27 0.00_____________________________ 3.74 100-1500-51310 WORKERS COMP 433.00 967.63 433.00 785.60 433.00 17.86 433.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 170,265.00 142,693.77 266,791.00 182,331.15 273,482.48 361,348.05 287,639.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-1500-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500.00 105.25 500.00 608.56 500.00 654.80 500.00 100-1500-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 1,000.00 2,430.89 500.00 2,050.25 500.00 789.45 500.00 100-1500-52085 FUEL 0.00 65.52 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1500-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 8,000.00 838.88 8,000.00 1,078.14 4,000.00 749.59 1,500.00 100-1500-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 8,948.54 0.00 4,207.02 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-1500-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 307.12 0.00 451.44 400.00 100-1500-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 0.00 0.00 0.00 456.36 0.00 425.86 500.00 100-1500-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 0.00 128.51 500.00 4,080.41 500.00 619.92 500.00 100-1500-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 0.00 4.03 0.00 269.20 0.00_____________________________ 128.74 100-1500-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 1,000.00 38.87 1,000.00 1,510.77 1,000.00 208.20 1,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 10,500.00 12,560.49 10,500.00 14,567.83 6,500.00 4,028.00 4,900.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-1500-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 14,381.10 0.00 8,954.00 0.00_____________________________ 3,299.81 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 14,381.10 0.00 8,954.00 0.00 3,299.81 0.00 Department: 1500 - PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN Total: 180,765.00 169,635.36 277,291.00 205,852.98 279,982.48 368,675.86 292,539.00 70 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Parks
Account #100-2100
Funding Source: General Fund and Measure S
Budget Overview
The Public Works Parks and Facility Maintenance budget supports the ongoing maintenance and minor improvements of City parks, restrooms, ball fields, and public green spaces to ensure safe, clean, and well-maintained recreational facilities for the community. These services are funded through the General Fund, with field crew and supervisory staff costs allocated across multiple divisions based on service levels. The General Fund share is reflected in this budget unit. For parks located within Assessment Districts, staff time is charged to the appropriate district, with reimbursements recorded as revenue to ensure fair and transparent cost recovery.
In addition to park maintenance, this division provides landscape and facility maintenance for major City-owned properties, including the Corporation Yard, City Hall, Police Department, Gateway Center, Soledad Community Center, Los Coches Adobe, and the closed landfill site.
These services support efficient operations and consistent service delivery across City departments.
Parks Maintained by Public Works Staff:
• Cesar Chavez Park – 0.5 acres + adjacent 0.5-acre parcel • Bill Ramus Park – 0.45 acres
• Ramirez Park – 1.25 acres
• Lum Memorial Park – 2.64 acres
• Chester Aaroe (Little League) Park – 2.9 acres, including restrooms • Jesse Gallardo Park – 4.0 acres
• Veterans Park – 4.0 acres, including restrooms
• Blas Santana Park – 4.23 acres, including restrooms
• Vosti Park – 6.44 acres, including restrooms
• Gabilan Pond Park (future park site)- 3.8 acres
• Los Coches Adobe Site (Richardson) – 10.33 acres
• Soledad Landfill – 139.74 acres
• Landscape Areas – Along Front Street, West Street, and Gabilan Drive 71 FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Replaced playground mulch at Little League Park and Joe O. Ledesma Park to maintain safe play areas and reduce injury risks for park users. • Performed routine landscape maintenance and park upkeep across all Public Worksmaintained parks, supporting neighborhood quality of life and consistent service levels citywide.
• Provided ongoing restroom cleaning and facility maintenance at park locations to support public health, safety, and user satisfaction.
• Coordinated park maintenance activities with Public Works divisions and community partners to support special events, recreational programming, and seasonal service demands.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Provide ongoing maintenance of City parks, landscaped areas, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained public spaces for residents and visitors. • Partner with Parks and Recreation staff to develop and implement a plan to extend public restroom hours while ensuring adequate cleaning, servicing, and trash removal to improve public health, safety, and the overall park experience. • Support park capital improvement projects and facility upgrades through coordination with the Parks and Recreation Director, engineering staff, contractors, and other Public Works divisions.
• Coordinate park maintenance activities to support community events, recreational programming, athletic activities, and seasonal service demands. • Collaborate with the Community Engagement Division to increase public awareness of how to report graffiti, vandalism, and maintenance concerns and encourage community involvement in keeping parks clean and safe.
• Support improvements at Chester Aaroe (Little League) Park and Vosti Park to address growing community use and expand opportunities for youth sports and recreational programming.
• Coordinate with the Monterey Bay Conservation Corps to trim and plant trees and landscaping and conduct other community beautification efforts through the Caltrans Clean California Employment Pathways Grant.
72 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 18 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 2000 - MEAS. S - ADMIN.
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-2000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 11,560.00 8,870.00 11,960.00 10,115.46 12,000.00 7,680.00 12,140.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 11,560.00 8,870.00 11,960.00 10,115.46 12,000.00 7,680.00 12,140.00 Department: 2000 - MEAS. S - ADMIN. Total: 11,560.00 8,870.00 11,960.00 10,115.46 12,000.00 7,680.00 12,140.00 73 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 19 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 2100 - PW-PARKS
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-2100-51100 SALARIES 368,817.00 341,929.22 413,454.00 385,783.64 389,095.08 330,932.26 351,364.00 100-2100-51130 OVERTIME 4,000.00 2,897.01 4,000.00 3,629.76 4,000.00 5,245.42 4,000.00 100-2100-51140 CERTIFICATES 1,663.00 2,544.22 3,193.00 2,740.47 1,061.91 2,148.92 1,062.00 100-2100-51145 ON CALL 0.00 0.00 7,300.00 0.00 7,300.00 0.00 7,300.00 100-2100-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 60.00 4,950.66 0.00 1,194.39 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2100-51160 SALARY - 4850 PAY 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,229.71 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2100-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 29,281.00 25,687.90 32,738.00 28,284.89 30,711.46 23,227.26 27,825.00 100-2100-51210 PERS-PENSION 75,752.00 50,788.38 84,790.00 63,209.69 76,053.52 57,460.39 64,636.00 100-2100-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 10,783.86 0.00 6,979.10 0.00_____________________________ 2,287.60 100-2100-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 64,046.00 44,501.69 61,204.00 60,669.62 61,981.00 56,663.72 62,240.00 100-2100-51265 LTD & AD&D 2,316.00 0.00 2,650.00 0.00 2,519.00 0.00 1,586.00 100-2100-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,453.88 0.00_____________________________ 7.57 100-2100-51310 WORKERS COMP 3,605.00 8,056.12 3,605.00 23,360.87 35,895.00 23,126.96 35,895.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 549,540.00 492,139.06 612,934.00 596,536.02 608,616.97 501,100.10 555,908.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-2100-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 150.00 625.00 100.00 325.00 100.00 315.00 315.00 100-2100-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500.00 165.94 500.00 1,052.99 500.00 510.72 500.00 100-2100-52044 CHEMICAL 7,500.00 10,199.78 7,500.00 1,144.08 7,500.00 6,128.71 7,500.00 100-2100-52048 UNIFORM PURCHASE 1,200.00 590.58 1,200.00 1,335.58 1,200.00 1,005.09 1,200.00 100-2100-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 2,000.00 4,442.54 2,000.00 2,889.36 2,000.00 4,632.99 2,500.00 100-2100-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 5,000.00 6,034.81 5,000.00 3,708.52 5,000.00 3,733.10 5,000.00 100-2100-52066 AGENCY FEES 5,500.00 4,782.27 5,500.00 8,959.52 5,500.00 4,475.86 5,500.00 100-2100-52080 FLEET SERVICES 18,500.00 31,633.54 28,500.00 17,122.67 28,500.00 16,563.05 17,000.00 100-2100-52085 FUEL 6,000.00 6,750.23 6,000.00 15,426.27 6,000.00 16,119.04 15,000.00 100-2100-52090 TRAINING - SAFETY 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 604.38 2,500.00 3,511.00 3,000.00 100-2100-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 2,500.00 2,028.40 2,500.00 1,699.31 2,500.00 2,897.25 2,500.00 100-2100-52115 SUNDRY 0.00 2,911.51 0.00 150.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2100-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 21,700.00 37,475.29 23,000.00 19,819.23 23,000.00 2,118.75 3,500.00 100-2100-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 618.59 0.00_____________________________ 202.68 74 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 20 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
100-2100-52400 UTILITIES 90,000.00 150,872.15 134,000.00 167,432.22 134,000.00 170,449.25 170,000.00 100-2100-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 600.00 549.72 600.00 2,198.80 600.00 150.00 600.00 100-2100-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 500.00 1,035.84 500.00 2,424.59 500.00 2,993.51 500.00 100-2100-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 40,000.00 38,137.54 30,000.00 28,405.98 30,000.00 15,230.00 15,000.00 100-2100-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 9,500.00 7,242.93 9,500.00 14,503.93 9,500.00 8,461.69 9,500.00 100-2100-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 27,000.00 23,782.66 40,000.00 34,508.88 20,000.00 31,715.82 20,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 240,650.00 329,260.73 298,900.00 324,329.90 278,900.00 291,213.51 279,115.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-2100-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 680.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,180.36 20,000.00 100-2100-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 59.99 0.00 250.00 0.00_____________________________ 250.00 100-2100-57220 CAPITAL OUTLAY - VEHICLE 45,000.00 31,768.51 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 45,000.00 32,508.50 0.00 250.00 0.00 13,430.36 20,000.00 Department: 2100 - PW-PARKS Total: 835,190.00 853,908.29 911,834.00 921,115.92 887,516.97 805,743.97 855,023.00 75 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Recreation/Community Center
Account # 100-2200
Funding Source: General Fund/Measure S
Budget Overview
Since its establishment in 2021, the Parks and Recreation Department has significantly expanded recreational services, improved access to programs and facilities, and strengthened community engagement through year-round programming and special events. The Department operates the Soledad Community Center and the City’s park system, providing a wide range of recreational opportunities for residents of all ages, including youth and adult sports, classes and activities, community events, and facility rentals.
The Department is staffed by a full-time Director, three additional full-time employees, and a team of seasonal recreation leaders and instructors. Due to the City’s current budget deficit, the FY 2026–2027 budget includes targeted staffing reductions to help achieve necessary General Fund savings. One full-time position has been frozen, and funding for temporary and seasonal staffing has been reduced by approximately 30 percent. These reductions will affect the Department’s capacity and may require adjustments to program offerings, hours, and service levels. Staff will prioritize core programs and services, pursue operational efficiencies, and strategically deploy available resources to minimize impacts on the community.
Program revenues from memberships, recreation fees, and facility rentals continue to offset a portion of operating costs, covering approximately 25–30 percent of departmental expenditures.
The Department will continue working to increase cost recovery where appropriate while maintaining affordable and equitable access to recreation programs for residents of varying income levels.
Recent investments have significantly improved the functionality and accessibility of the Soledad Community Center. Approximately $1.5 million in additional facility improvements remain, including HVAC improvements, ADA accessibility upgrades, and emergency preparedness infrastructure such as backup power and shelter equipment. Given current General Fund constraints, the City will continue to pursue grants, partnerships, and other outside funding sources to advance these improvements.
The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects the difficult decisions necessary to address the City’s fiscal challenges while preserving essential community services. Despite reduced staffing and resources, the Parks and Recreation Department will remain focused on maintaining high-quality core recreation services, supporting youth development, strengthening community partnerships, and 76 maximizing the use of City parks and recreation facilities. The Department will continue adapting its programs and operations to available resources while working to preserve the services that provide the greatest benefit to the community.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Completed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including new park standards that establish a long-term framework for investment in parks, open space, facilities, and recreational amenities.
• Led a community-driven planning process for Toledo Basin Park, culminating in City Council acceptance of the conceptual design and positioning the project for future grant funding and development.
• Helped secure a $167,000 MBARD grant to install electric vehicle charging stations at the Soledad Community Center, advancing the City’s sustainability goals and expanding community amenities.
• Modernized recreation services through implementation of CivicRec and expanded multilingual outreach, improving registration, customer service, and access to recreation programs.
• Expanded and diversified recreation programming and community events to better serve residents of all ages and increase opportunities for recreation, wellness, cultural engagement, and community connection.
• Strengthened partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions to expand programs and services for underserved populations, including seniors and youth. • Expanded community engagement and participation through 14 City-sponsored events and enhanced recreation and senior programming, resulting in strong attendance and community involvement.
• Established a Clean Air Center at the Soledad Community Center through a Breathe California grant, providing air purification equipment and creating a safer community space during wildfire smoke and poor air quality events.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Expand youth leadership, civic engagement, and workforce development opportunities through the Soledad Youth Council and other youth-focused programs. • Increase opportunities for youth to safely participate in recreation programs and use City parks and community facilities.
• Enhance senior recreation, wellness, and social programs in partnership with the Alliance on Aging and other community organizations.
• Support implementation of regional initiatives that improve services and opportunities for older adults and residents with disabilities.
• Provide high-quality recreation, arts, cultural, and community programs that reflect Soledad’s diverse population while prioritizing programs with the greatest community benefit.
• Coordinate inclusive community events that promote civic pride, cultural celebration, and community connection.
77 • Strengthen partnerships with community organizations, volunteers, and service providers to expand programming and maximize limited City resources. • Expand multilingual outreach and communication to increase awareness of recreation programs, events, and services.
• Improve access to recreation programs for underserved and lower-income residents through affordable fees, scholarships, accessible registration, and culturally relevant programming.
• Maximize the use of the Soledad Community Center and City parks as accessible community gathering spaces for recreation, education, and social activities. • Manage programs, staffing, and facilities efficiently to preserve core recreation services while operating within available FY 2026–2027 resources. • Launch a targeted fundraising and partnership campaign to secure the remaining $1.5 million needed to complete planned renovations and improvements at the Soledad Community Center.
• Pursue grant funding to redevelop Chester Aaroe Park, expand recreational amenities, and improve the park’s overall functionality and accessibility. • Secure community and private donations to fund the design and installation of a new monument sign at Veterans Park.
78 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 21 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 2200 - RECREATION/COMMUNITY
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-2200-51100 SALARIES 489,649.00 234,757.10 341,608.00 351,554.17 416,746.57 456,051.49 386,315.00 100-2200-51110 SALARIES - PART TIME 205,000.00 171,658.50 205,000.00 197,205.49 200,000.00 154,826.55 140,000.00 100-2200-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.13 0.00_____________________________ 941.67 100-2200-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 37,458.00 30,451.82 41,815.00 42,185.23 45,421.61 45,875.40 44,088.00 100-2200-51210 PERS - PENSION 56,930.00 46,365.88 68,322.00 65,149.07 77,749.32 78,137.61 74,263.00 100-2200-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 1,540.63 0.00 2,254.85 0.00_____________________________ 2,771.13 100-2200-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 25,463.00 14,912.40 27,050.00 27,634.93 3,353.00 33,911.33 43,822.00 100-2200-51260 LIFE INSURANCE 459.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2200-51267 LTD & AD&D 911.00 0.00 2,137.00 0.00 2,488.20 0.00 1,506.00 100-2200-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 4,232.00 0.00 180.00 0.00_____________________________ 227.00 100-2200-51310 WORKERS COMP 4,176.00 9,332.14 4,176.00 0.00 4,176.00 0.00 4,176.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 820,046.00 513,250.47 690,108.00 686,182.87 749,934.70 772,742.18 694,170.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-2200-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 750.00 895.00 1,400.00 840.00 1,000.00 985.00 1,000.00 100-2200-52031 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 18,000.00 21,997.02 18,000.00 24,948.95 18,000.00 22,787.06 18,000.00 100-2200-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,000.00 2,559.84 3,000.00 3,621.27 3,000.00 2,206.52 3,000.00 100-2200-52047 SPORTS EQUIPMENT 2,500.00 2,230.04 3,000.00 891.47 3,000.00 1,814.40 3,000.00 100-2200-52048 UNIFORM PURCHASE 2,000.00 1,464.03 1,500.00 2,012.30 1,000.00 342.25 1,000.00 100-2200-52049 PRINTING & ADVERTISING 3,000.00 2,751.87 3,000.00 2,664.00 2,000.00 2,220.98 2,000.00 100-2200-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 1,000.00 147.35 1,000.00 377.51 500.00 338.25 500.00 100-2200-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 100-2200-52066 AGENCY FEES 0.00 565.36 750.00 578.92 750.00 1,002.46 750.00 100-2200-52080 FLEET SERVICES 2,000.00 72.31 1,000.00 338.00 500.00 645.47 500.00 100-2200-52085 FUEL 2,000.00 76.23 1,000.00 282.29 1,000.00 436.52 1,000.00 100-2200-52090 TRAINING - SAFETY 600.00 280.31 300.00 27.16 300.00 0.00 300.00 100-2200-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 10,500.00 6,499.34 14,000.00 8,429.11 6,500.00 5,699.63 2,980.00 100-2200-52105 SPECIAL EVENTS 6,500.00 4,584.64 6,000.00 11,758.37 10,960.77 11,180.08 6,000.00 100-2200-52110 RECRUITMENT & ADVERTISEM… 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2200-52115 SUNDRY 2,000.00 300.87 1,000.00 868.62 6,000.00 2,351.59 6,000.00 79 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 22 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
100-2200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 67,500.00 48,143.53 75,000.00 67,872.00 45,000.00 44,980.40 35,000.00 100-2200-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS 15,400.00 16,158.86 15,000.00 16,172.51 15,000.00 16,463.36 15,000.00 100-2200-52400 UTILITIES 60,000.00 77,869.99 67,000.00 76,083.25 67,000.00 75,959.34 75,000.00 100-2200-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 1,675.00 1,635.38 1,900.00 1,874.27 1,900.00 2,261.09 1,900.00 100-2200-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 60,000.00 62,529.33 60,000.00 69,877.31 60,000.00 56,432.75 60,000.00 100-2200-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 3,500.00 4,427.34 6,000.00 6,802.00 6,000.00 7,353.94 6,500.00 100-2200-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 2,000.00 679.41 1,000.00 818.40 1,000.00 875.26 1,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 265,275.00 255,868.05 280,900.00 297,137.71 250,460.77 256,336.35 240,480.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-2200-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 -5,380.03 0.00 53,741.84 0.00 0.00 167,000.00 100-2200-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 584.85 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 4,430.31 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 -4,795.18 0.00 53,741.84 0.00 4,430.31 167,000.00 Department: 2200 - RECREATION/COMMUNITY Total: 1,085,321.00 764,323.34 971,008.00 1,037,062.42 1,000,395.47 1,033,508.84 1,101,650.00 80 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Animal Control
Account #100-2300
Funding Source: Measure S
Budget Overview
Measure S is a one-half percent local sales tax approved by Soledad voters in November 2020 and effective April 2021. Measure S revenues support and maintain important quality-of-life and community services.
A significant investment made possible by Measure S was the establishment of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, including operation of the Soledad Community Center. Measure S also funds 100% of a Community Safety Officer position responsible for providing Animal Control Services and helps offset the cost of animal sheltering services provided by the SPCA.
The escalating cost of animal sheltering continues to be a significant challenge. Last fiscal year, the City paid approximately $102,000 to the SPCA for sheltering services. In addition to these costs, the SPCA facility is located north of Salinas, requiring significant staff time to transport animals to the shelter.
To reduce reliance on sheltering and address animal control needs more proactively, the City will focus on long-term strategies that reduce the number of animals entering the shelter. These efforts will include pursuing grant funding to expand spay and neuter services, increasing community education, and developing partnerships with nonprofit organizations to assist with fostering and rehoming animals.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Responded to 348 animal control calls, transported 48 injured or stray animals to the SPCA for care and sheltering, and impounded 128 dogs.
• Promoted responsible pet ownership, litter prevention, and neighborhood cleanliness through public education and coordination with community partners. • Facilitated six community spay and neuter clinics in Soledad to increase access to affordable services and help reduce the number of unwanted animals. 81 Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Continue to collaborate with South County cities to evaluate opportunities for a shared animal shelter or holding facility to better serve stray and abandoned animals while reducing transportation time and sheltering costs.
• Expand access to affordable spay and neuter services by increasing the number of community clinics offered throughout the year.
• Launch a community cat program in partnership with local nonprofit organizations to humanely manage feral cat populations through targeted spay and neuter efforts. • Evaluate a potential ordinance requiring the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, with appropriate exemptions for medical conditions, working animals, and responsible breeding.
82 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 23 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 2300 - ANIMAL CONTROL
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-2300-51100 SALARIES 102,015.00 104,050.79 106,222.00 85,859.20 77,127.18 126,600.32 79,597.00 100-2300-51130 OVERTIME 5,000.00 22,702.35 0.00 25,388.89 0.00_____________________________ 6,615.61 100-2300-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 750.00 999.96 750.00 849.97 500.00 895.73 500.00 100-2300-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 7,835.00 9,268.50 8,183.00 9,623.05 5,938.48 9,632.57 6,127.00 100-2300-51210 PERS - PENSION 20,484.00 14,072.90 21,394.00 15,719.36 15,525.44 15,846.75 16,019.00 100-2300-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 728.70 0.00 732.19 0.00_____________________________ 914.42 100-2300-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 14,451.00 13,853.81 13,525.00 22,379.45 18,461.00 23,063.58 20,304.00 100-2300-51267 LTD & AD&D 699.00 0.00 713.00 0.00 544.96 0.00 291.00 100-2300-51310 WORKERS COMP 14,808.00 33,091.55 14,808.00 0.00 14,808.00 0.00 14,808.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 166,042.00 198,768.56 165,595.00 160,552.11 132,905.06 183,568.98 137,646.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-2300-52090 TRAINING - SAFETY 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2300-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2300-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 750.00 10,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2300-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-2300-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 19,500.00 0.00 15,000.00 750.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 Department: 2300 - ANIMAL CONTROL Total: 185,542.00 198,768.56 180,595.00 161,302.11 142,905.06 183,568.98 137,646.00 83 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Community Engagement
Account # 100-2400
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Overview
The Office of Community Engagement leads the City’s efforts in public information, civic engagement, website and digital communications management, and legislative advocacy. The Office’s primary mission is to increase public awareness of City programs, services, and initiatives; promote meaningful participation in local government; and help develop the next generation of civic leaders.
The Office is currently staffed by one Community Engagement Manager. Due to the City’s budget shortfall, the vacant Community Engagement Coordinator position has been frozen for FY 2026–27.
The proposed FY 2026–27 budget is funded through Measure S, the City’s voter-approved local sales tax. Funding supports staffing, professional development, community outreach and engagement activities, and the Civics Academy.
The Community Engagement Manager also provides staff support to the Youth Council, helping engage young people in civic affairs and local government. Funding for the Youth Council is included separately within the Recreation budget.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Strengthened regional youth engagement by partnering with the Soledad Parks & Recreation Department and the Cities of Gonzales and Greenfield to successfully plan and host the annual South County Youth Summit, providing opportunities for youth leadership, civic participation, and regional collaboration. • Relaunched the Soledad Civics Academy with consistent monthly programming, expanding community access to civic education and creating opportunities for residents to learn about City services, programs, and local government. • Expanded the City’s digital and bilingual outreach by increasing Spanish-language video content and developing culturally relevant messaging to better inform and engage Soledad’s diverse community.
84 • Led the planning and execution of the annual State of the City event, highlighting City accomplishments, current initiatives, and future priorities while strengthening communication with residents and community partners.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Use demographic and engagement data to identify underrepresented communities, evaluate participation disparities, and develop targeted strategies to broaden involvement in City programs and civic activities.
• Expand opportunities for youth entrepreneurship by developing an annual “Shark Tank”- style business pitch competition or youth pop-up marketplace in partnership with local businesses, sponsors, and community leaders.
• Strengthen Youth Council leadership development by providing training in parliamentary procedure, policy development, public speaking, and civic engagement to build members’ confidence and effectiveness as community leaders.
• Improve Citywide communications and coordination by training departmental staff on timely public information practices and working across departments to ensure consistent, accurate, and accessible messaging.
• Strengthen legislative and regional partnerships by building relationships with state and federal legislators, regional agencies, and partner organizations to advocate for City priorities and increase Soledad’s representation in regional and statewide initiatives. 85 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 24 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 2400 - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-2400-51100 SALARIES 88,058.00 114,048.27 98,325.00 125,688.19 86,903.00 179,220.99 62,040.00 100-2400-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 0.00 0.00 184.01 0.00_____________________________ 385.04 100-2400-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 6,736.00 8,400.78 7,522.00 9,700.19 7,749.88 13,511.98 4,746.00 100-2400-51210 PERS- PENSION 17,612.00 10,832.29 19,665.00 13,932.60 20,261.14 15,116.42 12,408.00 100-2400-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 495.78 0.00 600.95 0.00_____________________________ 634.04 100-2400-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 15,005.00 6,332.26 9,093.00 4,731.87 9,068.00 7,296.39 4,949.00 100-2400-51267 LTD & AD&D 558.00 0.00 670.00 0.00 674.83 0.00 190.00 100-2400-51310 WORKERS COMP 669.00 1,495.02 669.00 0.00 669.00 0.00 669.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 128,638.00 141,604.40 135,944.00 154,837.81 125,325.85 216,164.86 85,002.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-2400-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,000.00 129.32 6,000.00 2,391.63 6,000.00 7,448.61 6,000.00 100-2400-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 6,000.00 6,565.58 5,000.00 6,629.47 5,000.00 3,615.38 5,000.00 100-2400-52115 SUNDRY 15,000.00 1,734.91 5,000.00 2,801.33 0.00_____________________________ 438.46 100-2400-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 100,000.00 45,264.18 98,000.00 72,340.27 35,000.00 62,473.00 5,000.00 100-2400-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 1,500.00 921.35 1,500.00 924.41 1,500.00 2,113.52 2,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 125,500.00 54,615.34 115,500.00 85,087.11 47,500.00 76,088.97 18,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-2400-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 7,535.75 2,000.00 1,840.89 0.00_____________________________ 4,708.88 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 7,535.75 2,000.00 1,840.89 0.00 4,708.88 0.00 Department: 2400 - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Total: 254,138.00 203,755.49 253,444.00 241,765.81 172,825.85 296,962.71 103,002.00 86 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 25 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 3000 - Measure Y Admin
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-3000-52115 SUNDRY 144,078.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-3000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 23,110.00 56,649.11 23,920.00 16,710.66 23,990.00 13,889.45 24,280.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 167,188.00 56,649.11 23,920.00 16,710.66 23,990.00 13,889.45 24,280.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-3000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 438,050.00 127,436.62 370,000.00 289,726.80 0.00_____________________________ 3,000.00 100-3000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 45,000.00 45,093.13 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 483,050.00 172,529.75 370,000.00 289,726.80 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 Department: 3000 - Measure Y Admin Total: 650,238.00 229,178.86 393,920.00 306,437.46 23,990.00 16,889.45 24,280.00 87 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 26 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 3100 - Measure Y Police
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
100-3100-51100 SALARIES 572,399.00 478,280.64 655,886.00 674,536.31 733,756.96 733,756.96 763,465.00 100-3100-51130 OVERTIME 185,000.00 149,873.46 185,000.00 181,000.00 185,000.00 185,000.00 175,000.00 100-3100-51140 CERTIFICATES 1,702.00 4,088.56 0.00 5,290.72 9,813.70 9,813.70 5,484.00 100-3100-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 3,130.00 1,505.64 4,250.00 5,019.92 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 100-3100-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 58,180.00 44,493.10 64,653.00 42,196.93 71,379.91 71,379.91 73,321.00 100-3100-51210 PERS-PENSION 127,774.00 109,828.13 148,895.00 137,304.82 167,441.34 167,441.34 171,187.00 100-3100-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 3,198.36 0.00 4,238.67 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-3100-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 104,612.00 73,323.09 96,381.00 52,886.04 82,975.00 82,975.00 109,544.00 100-3100-51267 LTD & AD&D 3,393.00 0.00 3,524.00 0.00 4,189.64 4,189.64 2,192.00 100-3100-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 528.08 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-3100-51310 WORKERS COMP 97,723.00 218,382.35 97,723.00 97,723.00 33,961.00 33,961.00 33,961.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 1,153,913.00 1,082,973.33 1,256,312.00 1,200,724.49 1,293,017.55 1,293,017.55 1,338,654.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-3100-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 12,550.00 689.85 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-3100-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 84,795.85 0.00 31,662.95 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-3100-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,032.61 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 12,550.00 85,485.70 0.00 33,695.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-3100-57220 CAPITAL OUTLAY - VEHICLE 48,617.00 100,800.32 48,617.00 66,508.95 56,791.00 51,816.82 56,791.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 48,617.00 100,800.32 48,617.00 66,508.95 56,791.00 51,816.82 56,791.00 Department: 3100 - Measure Y Police Total: 1,215,080.00 1,269,259.35 1,304,929.00 1,300,929.00 1,349,808.55 1,344,834.37 1,395,445.00 88 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 27 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 3200 - Measure Y Fire
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-3200-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 14,000.00 22,191.97 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-3200-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 431,682.00 423,490.03 893,151.00 893,151.00 1,025,201.00 1,025,201.00 1,008,275.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 445,682.00 445,682.00 893,151.00 893,151.00 1,025,201.00 1,025,201.00 1,008,275.00 Department: 3200 - Measure Y Fire Total: 445,682.00 445,682.00 893,151.00 893,151.00 1,025,201.00 1,025,201.00 1,008,275.00 89 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 28 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Department: 8000 - NON-DEPARTMENT
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
100-8000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 9,000.00 9,564.52 9,000.00 11,982.79 9,000.00 16,376.84 11,000.00 100-8000-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FREIGHT 6,000.00 9,382.84 6,000.00 7,138.24 6,000.00 4,527.72 6,000.00 100-8000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 0.00 11.45 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-8000-52066 AGENCY FEES 1,500.00 1,109.30 1,500.00 5,737.58 1,500.00 779.91 1,500.00 100-8000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 5,000.00 10,992.90 10,000.00 10,881.95 10,000.00 6,651.87 10,000.00 100-8000-52090 TRAINING - SAFETY 0.00 0.00 0.00 543,377.36 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-8000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 0.00 180.15 0.00 4,649.13 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-8000-52115 SUNDRY 0.00 78,210.80 2,000.00 21,013.78 2,000.00 513,276.47 2,000.00 100-8000-52138 PROPERTY TAX ADMIN COSTS 5,300.00 4,679.00 5,300.00 0.00 5,300.00 5,182.00 5,300.00 100-8000-52180 MOTOR VEHICLE TO GONZALES 200,000.00 218,907.20 220,000.00 240,838.66 220,000.00 243,085.44 255,240.00 100-8000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 35,000.00 90,997.83 35,000.00 40,700.45 443,163.00 517,984.01 35,000.00 100-8000-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS 16,750.00 15,635.50 16,750.00 13,998.37 16,750.00 11,782.46 16,750.00 100-8000-52240 IT SERVICES 0.00 2,701.56 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-8000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 250,000.00 816,373.42 478,965.00 354,048.86 376,405.00 392,611.02 376,405.00 100-8000-52320 VEHICLE INSURANCE 10,500.00 36,760.00 20,000.00 3,300.00 20,000.00 18,234.00 20,000.00 100-8000-52400 UTILITIES 45,000.00 64,637.48 50,000.00 97,729.98 50,000.00 100,726.54 70,000.00 100-8000-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 70,000.00 78,974.23 70,000.00 71,025.96 70,000.00 55,315.94 60,000.00 100-8000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 30,000.00 57,885.97 350,000.00 45,163.78 350,000.00 74,313.72 350,000.00 100-8000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 30,110.00 66,926.69 30,110.00 26,492.32 30,110.00 39,473.16 30,110.00 100-8000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 2,228.36 1,000.00 938.68 1,000.00 5,972.79 1,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 714,160.00 1,566,159.20 1,305,625.00 1,499,017.89 1,611,228.00 2,006,293.89 1,250,305.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges
100-8000-55120 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1,000.00 195.55 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges Total: 1,000.00 195.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
100-8000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 20,383.96 0.00 342,841.84 200,000.00 15,208.98 360,000.03 100-8000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00_____________________________ 1,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 24,383.96 0.00 343,841.84 200,000.00 16,208.98 360,000.03 90 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 29 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
100-8000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 2,519,708.86 0.00 85,010.60 100,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 2,519,708.86 0.00 85,010.60 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 Department: 8000 - NON-DEPARTMENT Total: 715,160.00 4,110,447.57 1,305,625.00 1,927,870.33 1,911,228.00 2,022,502.87 1,610,305.03 Expense Total: 13,709,173.00 15,962,325.87 15,066,981.00 14,968,840.57 16,087,485.69 15,619,416.98 16,386,660.95 Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND Surplus (Deficit): -244,474.00 -1,235,689.16 -500,000.00 -242,375.53 -571,679.01 -567,265.33 -444,203.95 Report Surplus (Deficit): -244,474.00 -1,235,689.16 -500,000.00 -242,375.53 -571,679.01 -567,265.33 -444,203.95 91 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 30 of 30
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
100 - GENERAL FUND -244,474.00 -1,235,689.16 -500,000.00 -242,375.53 -571,679.01 -567,265.33 -444,203.95 Report Surplus (Deficit): -244,474.00 -1,235,689.16 -500,000.00 -242,375.53 -571,679.01 -567,265.33 -444,203.95 92 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 1 of 30
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
100-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 530,000.00 517,206.83 532,000.00 541,983.43 553,280.00 570,782.27 590,600.00 100-0000-40110 PROPERTY TAX - UNSECURED 25,000.00 24,988.49 24,500.00 28,293.79 27,500.00 28,868.21 28,000.00 100-0000-40120 PROPERTY TAX - SEPPLEMENTAL 30,000.00 31,616.47 30,000.00 22,631.30 30,000.00 31,986.80 30,000.00 100-0000-40140 PROPERTY TAX - PRIOR YEAR S… 5,000.00 8,853.51 6,000.00 5,450.62 6,000.00 6,977.19 6,000.00 100-0000-40145 PROPERTY TAX - UNITARY 42,000.00 40,448.39 41,000.00 41,368.01 41,000.00 44,964.70 45,000.00 100-0000-40150 PROPERTY TAX - HOPTR 2,000.00 1,897.20 1,800.00 1,859.92 1,800.00 1,994.98 2,000.00 100-0000-40160 PROPERTY TAX - VLF 20,000.00 34,094.53 4,050,000.00 4,144,863.00 4,355,833.00 4,480,556.00 4,711,000.00 100-0000-40170 PROPERTY TAX - TRANSFER TAX 30,000.00 59,695.97 40,000.00 56,841.57 40,000.00 18,958.50 40,000.00 100-0000-40180 PROPERTY TAX - RPTTF 275,000.00 480,183.46 375,000.00 466,318.77 375,000.00 510,505.03 510,000.00 100-0000-44130 MVLF EXCESS 3,600,000.00 3,858,897.00 35,000.00 43,438.29 35,000.00 42,120.22 40,000.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 4,559,000.00 5,057,881.85 5,135,300.00 5,353,048.70 5,465,413.00 5,737,713.90 6,002,600.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes
100-0000-41100 SALES TAX - BRADLEY BURNS 1,199,664.00 1,189,994.15 1,191,000.00 1,213,021.26 1,241,391.00 1,127,048.78 1,256,446.00 100-0000-41101 SALES TAX - MEASURE S 1,156,000.00 1,210,317.72 1,196,000.00 1,172,093.77 1,200,000.00 1,082,307.40 1,214,000.00 100-0000-41103 SALES TAX - MEASURE Y 2,311,000.00 2,423,508.95 2,392,000.00 2,347,250.84 2,399,000.00 2,166,094.55 2,428,000.00 100-0000-41130 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX 150,000.00 247,092.80 190,000.00 220,865.51 190,000.00 231,007.76 140,000.00 100-0000-41140 UTILITY USER TAX 780,000.00 1,005,992.44 820,000.00 1,169,980.56 950,000.00 1,080,642.07 975,000.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes Total: 5,596,664.00 6,076,906.06 5,789,000.00 6,123,211.94 5,980,391.00 5,687,100.56 6,013,446.00 RevCategory: 42 - License & Permits
100-0000-42010 BUSINESS LICENSE 80,000.00 101,434.75 80,000.00 85,263.75 100,000.00 116,516.25 110,000.00 100-0000-42100 ANIMAL LICENSES 2,000.00 2,488.00 2,000.00 627.00 2,000.00 3,880.00 3,500.00 100-0000-42300 BUILDING PERMITS 580,000.00 353,432.34 400,000.00 180,522.21 400,000.00 156,036.10 400,000.00 100-0000-42320 BUILDING PERMIT (PLAN CHEC… 100,000.00 139,181.71 200,000.00 94,529.86 200,000.00 96,494.38 200,000.00 RevCategory: 42 - License & Permits Total: 762,000.00 596,536.80 682,000.00 360,942.82 702,000.00 372,926.73 713,500.00 93 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 2 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
RevCategory: 43 - Fines & Penalties
100-0000-43100 CITATION SIGN-OFF REVENUE 2,000.00 5,295.06 5,000.00 3,977.00 5,000.00 5,967.94 5,000.00 100-0000-43110 COURT FINES 30,000.00 27,181.75 30,000.00 28,789.33 30,000.00 26,233.98 30,000.00 RevCategory: 43 - Fines & Penalties Total: 32,000.00 32,476.81 35,000.00 32,766.33 35,000.00 32,201.92 35,000.00 RevCategory: 44 - Revenue from Other Agencies
100-0000-44110 FIRE DISTRICT MISSION COLLEC… 258,750.00 291,709.23 300,000.00 297,483.25 330,000.00 273,470.72 300,000.00 100-0000-44140 SB 90 CLAIMS 10,000.00 47,353.00 20,000.00 31,907.00 20,000.00 -323.00 30,000.00 RevCategory: 44 - Revenue from Other Agencies Total: 268,750.00 339,062.23 320,000.00 329,390.25 350,000.00 273,147.72 330,000.00 RevCategory: 45 - Franchise Fees
100-0000-45000 PG&E FRANCHISE 155,400.00 166,285.15 170,000.00 186,571.36 185,000.00 187,944.58 190,000.00 100-0000-45110 CABLE TV FRANCHISE 25,000.00 34,673.60 20,000.00 15,106.46 30,000.00 24,721.57 25,000.00 100-0000-45200 GARBAGE FRANCHISE 1,090,000.00 1,090,000.00 1,100,000.00 1,050,786.50 698,578.00 974,000.00 770,679.00 RevCategory: 45 - Franchise Fees Total: 1,270,400.00 1,290,958.75 1,290,000.00 1,252,464.32 913,578.00 1,186,666.15 985,679.00 RevCategory: 46 - Charges for Current Services
100-0000-42330 ADMINISTRATION FEES 1,000.00 1,613.75 1,000.00 3,065.82 1,000.00 493.08 1,000.00 100-0000-46100 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY I… 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,730.25 1,500.00 1,367.85 1,500.00 100-0000-46110 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 0.00 1,289.00 2,500.00 5,877.13 2,500.00 3,738.28 4,000.00 100-0000-46115 BUILDING DEPARTMENT AUT… 7,500.00 4,761.60 7,000.00 2,900.52 7,000.00 2,726.50 7,000.00 100-0000-46120 BUILDING DEPT. TRAINING/ED… 15,000.00 9,555.58 15,000.00 5,759.14 15,000.00 4,264.05 15,000.00 100-0000-46125 BUILDING DOCUMENT STORAG… 5,000.00 3,515.27 5,000.00 3,306.68 5,000.00 1,671.43 5,000.00 100-0000-46130 PLANNING FEE 20,000.00 20,604.59 30,000.00 34,278.62 30,000.00 9,839.54 30,000.00 100-0000-46140 FIRE ALARM PLAN REVIEW & I… 2,500.00 7,396.21 5,000.00 1,188.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 100-0000-46145 FIRE INSPECTION FEE 15,000.00 7,017.50 15,000.00 5,960.50 10,000.00 3,502.90 10,000.00 100-0000-46150 FIRE PLAN CHECK FEE 25,000.00 11,705.88 25,000.00 11,235.33 25,000.00 14,950.96 25,000.00 100-0000-46308 ABANDONED PROPERTY 1,000.00 150.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 150.00 500.00 100-0000-46330 CODE ENFORCEMENT FEE 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.90 0.00_____________________________ 43.50 100-0000-46340 LIVESCAN PROCESSING FEE 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 15.50 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-0000-46345 POLICE SERVICES 15,000.00 20,861.19 20,000.00 13,825.85 20,000.00 17,363.25 20,000.00 100-0000-46350 POST REIMBURSEMENT TRAIN… 19,000.00 9,223.01 19,000.00 25,263.15 19,000.00 19,486.10 19,000.00 100-0000-46365 VEHICLE IMPOUND/RELEASE F… 50,000.00 36,621.77 50,000.00 32,463.21 50,000.00 20,665.80 50,000.00 RevCategory: 46 - Charges for Current Services Total: 183,500.00 135,315.35 196,500.00 147,872.60 191,500.00 100,263.24 193,000.00 94 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:16:57 PM Page 3 of 30
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
RevCategory: 47 - Grants
100-0000-47100 COPS GRANT (SLEFS) 150,000.00 177,825.63 165,000.00 194,663.46 170,000.00 193,203.28 184,000.00 100-0000-47130 SOAR GRANTS 0.00 8,333.33 0.00 10,000.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-0000-47140 GRANT REVENUE 7,500.00 58,300.00 7,500.00 0.00 427,485.68 691,494.61 494,000.00 RevCategory: 47 - Grants Total: 157,500.00 244,458.96 172,500.00 204,663.46 597,485.68 884,697.89 678,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
100-0000-42325 MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS 5,000.00 8,497.16 7,000.00 7,065.95 7,000.00 2,983.80 7,000.00 100-0000-48012 CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00 8,510.00 103,500.00 990.00 103,500.00 0.00 20,000.00 100-0000-48013 EVENT CONTRIBUTIONS 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-0000-48022 SCHOOL RESOURCES 0.00 15.00 0.00 31.00 0.00_____________________________ 62.40 100-0000-48025 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 -19,529.24 0.00_____________________________ -625.60 100-0000-48026 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 60,000.00 397,257.01 100,000.00 115,125.67 100,000.00 88,664.89 100,000.00 100-0000-48050 SALE OF PROPERTY 0.00 0.00 0.00 101,374.29 25,000.00 18,871.01 25,000.00 100-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 150,000.00 301,956.83 250,000.00 236,625.50 250,000.00 159,470.52 150,000.00 100-0000-48420 RENTS 10,000.00 18,734.68 55,000.00 49,707.96 85,000.00 44,647.38 50,000.00 100-0000-48510 BANK FEES REIMBURSEMENT 2,000.00 2,456.50 3,000.00 2,871.40 3,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-0000-48516 CREDIT CARD REBATES 0.00 3,739.98 2,000.00 5,151.20 4,000.00 5,414.31 5,500.00 100-0000-48517 CREDIT CARD FEES 5,000.00 6,562.16 5,500.00 5,915.06 5,500.00 5,634.74 5,500.00 100-0000-48520 NOTARY FEES 0.00 3,429.71 6,000.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00 3,500.00 100-0000-48525 PRODUCT SALES 1,500.00 767.10 0.00 25.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 100-0000-48610 RECREATION RENTAL REVENUE 78,750.00 27,738.50 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 668.58 10,000.00 100-0000-48615 RECREATION REVENUE 115,500.00 172,375.27 160,000.00 222,429.84 170,000.00 259,327.77 255,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 427,750.00 953,039.90 712,000.00 727,783.63 776,500.00 585,119.80 631,500.00 RevCategory: 49 - Transfers In
100-0000-49000 TRANSFER IN 207,135.00 0.00 234,681.00 194,320.99 503,939.00 192,313.74 359,732.00 RevCategory: 49 - Transfers In Total: 207,135.00 0.00 234,681.00 194,320.99 503,939.00 192,313.74 359,732.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 13,464,699.00 14,726,636.71 14,566,981.00 14,726,465.04 15,515,806.68 15,052,151.65 15,942,457.00 Revenue Total: 13,464,699.00 14,726,636.71 14,566,981.00 14,726,465.04 15,515,806.68 15,052,151.65 15,942,457.00 95 8/10/2026 2:14:54 PM Page 1 of 2
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 800 - GF CAPITAL
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
800-0000-49000 TRANSFER IN 0.00 2,500,000.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 2,500,000.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
800-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 20,000.00 190,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 250,000.00 271,235.78 175,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 20,000.00 190,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 250,000.00 271,235.78 175,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 20,000.00 2,690,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 350,000.00 271,235.78 175,000.00 Revenue Total: 20,000.00 2,690,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 350,000.00 271,235.78 175,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
800-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00 58,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00 58,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00 58,000.00 Expense Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00 58,000.00 Fund: 800 - GF CAPITAL Surplus (Deficit): 20,000.00 2,690,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 150,000.00 271,235.78 117,000.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 20,000.00 2,690,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 150,000.00 271,235.78 117,000.00 96 Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 2:14:54 PM Page 2 of 2
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
800 - GF CAPITAL 20,000.00 2,690,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 150,000.00 271,235.78 117,000.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 20,000.00 2,690,556.03 140,000.00 313,438.27 150,000.00 271,235.78 117,000.00 97 ENTERPRISE
FUNDS
98 FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Water Operations
Account #309-0000
Funding Source: Water Fund
Budget Overview
The Water Fund supports the production, treatment, storage, and distribution of safe and reliable potable water to City of Soledad customers. The Water Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all five City‑owned water wells, four one-million-gallon reservoirs, a water booster station, a water treatment facility and performs all system operations, sampling, reporting, and maintenance in‑house, ensuring reliable service, regulatory compliance, and timely response to system needs.
The FY 2026‑27 budget is funded through user rates and designated fund balance and supports daily operations, preventive maintenance, energy costs for wells, water treatment and booster pumps, and continued investment in critical water infrastructure. Budget assumptions are consistent with the City’s most recent water rate study and long‑term financial planning.
Overall, the Water Fund budget prioritizes system reliability, public health and safety, proactive maintenance, and responsible financial stewardship of the City’s water system.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Initiated a comprehensive Water System Facilities Reliability and Condition Assessment, the first for Soledad, evaluating infrastructure condition, reliability, and capacity, and providing cost estimates to guide capital planning, budgeting, and rate studies. (This Assessment will be presented in Council in October/November 2026.) • Completed SCADA system server upgrades and installed new pump and motor equipment at Well 6 to improve system reliability and operational efficiency. • Performed replacement and repairs of fire hydrants throughout the city to enhance system performance and public safety and maintain the City’s high Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating to keep homeowner insurance premiums as low as possible. • Performed replacement and repairs of broken water main valves in the streets throughout the city to maintain fire flows and pressures.
99 Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 The City has completed a comprehensive Water System Assessment, which now serves as the foundation for an updated Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The assessment identified key infrastructure priorities, including:
• Conduct ongoing water system maintenance.
• Interior cleaning of four one-million-gallon potable water storage tanks to maintain water quality and ensure continued system reliability.
• Complete a comprehensive water rate study to evaluate the adequacy of existing rates in supporting operational and capital needs, ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the City’s water system.
• Apply for funding to replace generators at water well sites and storage tanks to improve emergency power reliability and maintain potable water service during outages. • Coordinate the replacement of approximately 1,000 water meters to improve accuracy and support water conservation efforts, funded through the Water and Energy Efficiency Grant (WEEG) grant.
• Continue to perform replacement and repairs of broken water main valves in the streets throughout the city to maintain fire flows and pressures.
In alignment with City Council priorities, a major departmental focus is on increasing proactive maintenance of water wells, particularly ahead of the high-demand summer months, to reduce equipment failures, minimize service disruptions, and avoid costly emergency repairs. The budget also supports continued investment in high-priority capital improvements designed to enhance operational efficiency and maintain reliable delivery of potable water to the community. 100
8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 1 of 12
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 309 - WATER OPERATIONS
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
309-0000-46200 UTILITY REVENUE 3,582,808.00 3,434,071.82 4,141,561.00 3,817,530.10 4,334,745.00 3,943,713.69 4,638,200.00 309-0000-46210 RECONNECTION FEE 20,000.00 23,591.67 25,000.00 28,090.70 25,000.00 34,551.12 30,000.00 309-0000-46215 PENALTY FEE 50,000.00 70,775.83 50,000.00 88,101.40 50,000.00 83,307.97 75,000.00 309-0000-46220 HOOK UP FEE 100,000.00 57,143.89 100,000.00 33,347.77 100,000.00 3,569.84 20,000.00 309-0000-47140 GRANT REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 467,511.00 0.00 467,510.00 309-0000-48025 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 10,000.00 3,506.59 5,000.00 16,407.54 7,500.00 5,063.10 7,500.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 3,762,808.00 3,589,089.80 4,321,561.00 3,983,477.51 4,984,756.00 4,070,205.72 5,238,210.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
309-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 10,000.00 17,704.65 17,000.00 15,183.12 10,000.00 34,633.41 15,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 10,000.00 17,704.65 17,000.00 15,183.12 10,000.00 34,633.41 15,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 3,772,808.00 3,606,794.45 4,338,561.00 3,998,660.63 4,994,756.00 4,104,839.13 5,253,210.00 Revenue Total: 3,772,808.00 3,606,794.45 4,338,561.00 3,998,660.63 4,994,756.00 4,104,839.13 5,253,210.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
309-0000-51100 SALARIES 900,705.00 749,832.99 965,653.00 770,892.48 1,054,358.29 938,091.41 1,104,343.00 309-0000-51130 OVERTIME 13,000.00 13,150.29 13,000.00 16,764.16 13,000.00 20,536.37 13,000.00 309-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 9,873.00 5,970.72 10,973.00 5,759.13 10,536.75 5,686.43 12,045.00 309-0000-51145 ON CALL 15,000.00 15,540.00 15,000.00 34,712.00 15,000.00 44,319.00 15,000.00 309-0000-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 895.60 0.00 563.00 309-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 71,801.00 63,049.07 76,923.00 65,293.87 83,674.98 84,314.90 87,567.00 309-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 183,794.00 117,477.23 196,530.00 136,476.22 175,000.00 170,865.13 224,005.00 309-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 4,498.33 0.00 7,325.54 0.00_____________________________ 10,032.61 309-0000-51225 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,960.00 101
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 2 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
309-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 155,252.00 94,417.43 128,821.00 100,040.28 130,850.00 126,175.20 141,241.00 309-0000-51267 LTD & AD&D 5,657.00 0.00 5,849.00 0.00 6,273.92 0.00 3,231.00 309-0000-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,985.07 0.00_____________________________ 39.20 309-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 43,669.00 97,587.45 43,669.00 40,754.77 34,959.00 34,600.66 34,959.00 309-0000-51312 WORKERS COMP (NON TAX) 0.00 82.74 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 1,398,751.00 1,161,606.25 1,457,318.00 1,182,003.52 1,524,548.54 1,434,660.91 1,640,914.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
309-0000-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 3,960.00 4,421.85 4,465.00 5,251.50 4,465.00 5,016.15 4,465.00 309-0000-52030 ORDINANCE & PUBLISHINGS 8,000.00 501.36 8,000.00 433.45 8,000.00 12,714.26 8,000.00 309-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,000.00 1,308.17 2,000.00 3,274.31 2,000.00 1,550.78 2,000.00 309-0000-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FREIGHT 8,000.00 10,606.26 8,000.00 10,412.95 8,000.00 11,464.00 10,500.00 309-0000-52044 CHEMICAL 45,000.00 55,681.05 45,000.00 57,679.48 45,000.00 59,168.34 60,000.00 309-0000-52048 UNIFORM PURCHASE 2,000.00 2,212.73 2,000.00 1,474.48 2,000.00 1,276.84 2,000.00 309-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 50,000.00 107,928.58 60,000.00 60,539.28 60,000.00 64,526.69 60,000.00 309-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 5,000.00 18,747.15 5,000.00 2,871.29 5,000.00 6,881.22 5,000.00 309-0000-52053 LAB ANALYSIS & TESTING 25,000.00 28,680.30 25,000.00 27,847.10 25,000.00 22,585.40 25,000.00 309-0000-52066 AGENCY FEES 40,500.00 38,838.10 40,500.00 49,656.70 40,500.00 37,991.55 40,500.00 309-0000-52067 BANK FEES 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 309-0000-52072 WEB INCODE FEES 63,000.00 38,107.62 72,000.00 55,932.78 100,000.00 166,290.83 100,000.00 309-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 17,000.00 7,080.75 17,000.00 11,821.85 17,000.00 9,979.74 17,000.00 309-0000-52085 FUEL 22,000.00 25,471.61 22,000.00 20,077.42 22,000.00 22,950.59 22,000.00 309-0000-52090 TRAINING - SAFETY 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 2,250.97 3,000.00 3,296.00 3,000.00 309-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 15,000.00 11,203.48 15,000.00 12,189.93 10,000.00 11,359.02 10,000.00 309-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 200,000.00 186,427.27 201,200.00 126,985.29 101,200.00 83,208.90 107,000.00 309-0000-52225 AUDITING SERVICES 4,750.00 5,644.00 4,750.00 4,875.00 4,750.00 0.00 4,750.00 309-0000-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS 25,000.00 2,732.55 25,000.00 7,695.16 25,000.00 26,170.08 26,000.00 309-0000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 67,000.00 82,003.42 67,000.00 117,990.59 138,016.00 139,000.93 139,000.00 309-0000-52400 UTILITIES 425,000.00 532,600.93 510,000.00 627,794.03 510,000.00 660,212.71 630,000.00 309-0000-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 6,000.00 1,035.18 1,200.00 0.00 1,200.00_____________________________ 0.00 309-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 3,500.00 3,068.32 3,500.00 3,924.15 3,500.00 3,785.94 3,500.00 309-0000-52515 HYDRANT/VALVE REPAIR/REPL… 30,000.00 97,067.15 20,000.00 221,902.93 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 102
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 3 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
309-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 15,000.00 7,522.95 15,000.00 4,176.02 15,000.00 3,653.20 15,000.00 309-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 48,725.00 46,709.90 56,390.00 37,428.74 56,390.00 51,467.58 56,390.00 309-0000-52521 METER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 170,000.00 143,088.76 115,000.00 131,822.73 115,000.00 87,064.34 85,000.00 309-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 230,000.00 246,807.32 230,000.00 242,290.24 230,000.00 203,208.99 210,000.00 309-0000-52533 WELL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 50,000.00 243,398.21 65,000.00 62,735.40 65,000.00 23,245.39 50,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 1,594,435.00 1,948,894.97 1,653,005.00 1,911,333.77 1,637,021.00 1,718,069.47 1,716,105.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges
309-0000-55100 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 0.00 368,555.00 385,000.00 363,726.00 385,000.00 0.00 375,000.00 309-0000-55110 AMORTIZATION EXPENSE 0.00 31,485.00 0.00 23,905.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 309-0000-55120 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 0.00 -182.75 0.00 52,227.09 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 309-0000-55200 CONTRA PENSION EXPENSE 0.00 380,186.00 0.00 -5,903.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges Total: 0.00 780,043.25 385,000.00 433,955.09 385,000.00 0.00 375,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
309-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 1,320,000.00 473,926.39 987,002.00 405,978.40 1,579,081.00 201,703.86 1,146,233.00 309-0000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 5,000.00 1,592.47 5,000.00 1,308.03 22,500.00_____________________________ 17,859.21 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 1,325,000.00 475,518.86 992,002.00 407,286.43 1,601,581.00 219,563.07 1,146,233.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service
309-0000-58140 INTEREST (WATER NOTE PAYAB… 18,514.00 16,336.20 16,992.00 18,519.82 15,438.00 15,438.32 13,854.00 309-0000-58145 INTEREST (08 ENERGY RETROFI… 1,248.00 1,248.12 0.00 53.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 309-0000-58240 PRINCIPAL (WATER NOTE PAYA… 74,600.00 0.00 76,180.00 0.00 77,670.00 0.00 79,060.00 309-0000-58245 PRINCIPAL(08 ENERGY RETROFI… 76,192.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service Total: 170,554.00 17,584.32 93,172.00 18,572.82 93,108.00 15,438.32 92,914.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 4,488,740.00 4,383,647.65 4,580,497.00 3,953,151.63 5,241,258.54 3,387,731.77 4,971,166.00 Expense Total: 4,488,740.00 4,383,647.65 4,580,497.00 3,953,151.63 5,241,258.54 3,387,731.77 4,971,166.00 Fund: 309 - WATER OPERATIONS Surplus (Deficit): -715,932.00 -776,853.20 -241,936.00 45,509.00 -246,502.54 717,107.36 282,044.00 103
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Wastewater Operations
Account #310-0000
Funding Source: Sewer Fund
Budget Overview
The Sewer Fund supports the collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater and stormwater for the City of Soledad. The Wastewater Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, stormwater infrastructure, and the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), ensuring reliable service and compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
The wastewater service area also includes wastewater collection and treatment from all CDCR facilities located approximately three miles north of Soledad.
The FY 2026-27 Sewer Fund budget includes operating expenses, capital expenditures, and annual debt service associated with the State Revolving Fund loan used to finance construction of the City’s wastewater treatment plant. This financial plan is based on the adopted 2021 wastewater rate study, which established a rate structure designed to fully fund operating costs and capital projects for the repair, rehabilitation, and modernization of the wastewater collection system and treatment facility. The City is currently in the process of completing an updated wastewater rate study; however, until that study is finalized and adopted by the City Council, the FY 26-27 budget continues to rely on the existing 2021 rate study assumptions. Projects aimed at expanding treatment capacity to accommodate future growth are separately funded through the Development Impact Fee Fund.
For FY 2026–2027, the total recommended budget for the Wastewater Division includes:
• $5.7 million in operating expenses
• $1.3 million in capital expenditures
• $1.7 million in annual debt service for the State Revolving Fund loan, used to finance construction of the City’s wastewater treatment plant
Key Operational Changes and Priorities
Based on findings from the recent Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) condition assessment, FY 2026–27 priorities shift from regulatory transition to addressing deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure that are impacting operational efficiency and long-term reliability. The assessment identified critical needs within core treatment processes, particularly the headworks, aeration system, and supporting mechanical and electrical components, where outdated equipment and 104
wear have resulted in increased energy consumption, higher operating costs, and elevated maintenance demands.
Accordingly, the department will prioritize proactive maintenance, targeted rehabilitation, and capital planning to stabilize operations, reduce inefficiencies, and extend the useful life of key assets. These efforts will inform the development of a comprehensive five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) focused on improving treatment performance, controlling operating costs, and ensuring continued compliance with evolving state and federal wastewater regulations.
Stormwater Management Responsibilities
This budget also now includes funding for stormwater regulatory compliance and system maintenance, previously covered under the sanitation fund. The change is a response to new, unfunded mandates from the State, which significantly expand the City’s responsibilities in this area.
Ongoing stormwater responsibilities include:
• Maintenance and inspection of all stormwater piping, inlets, and catch basins • Oversight of stormwater outfalls to the Salinas River • Maintenance of retention ponds at key locations:
o Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF)
o Gabilan Street
o Veterans Park
o Pond located between Front Street and U.S. Highway 101, near the UPRR property FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Advanced construction of the Recycled Water Conveyance Project (funded by UCDR Grant) to support irrigation of City parks and school fields with Title 22 recycled water, reducing potable water use and improving drought resilience. • Completed a comprehensive Water Reclamation Facility Assessment, which served as the foundation for an updated Capital Improvement Program (CIP) addressing critical system-wide maintenance needs and a major improvement project at the Water Reclamation Facility.
• Replaced several large trunk sanitary sewer main manholes. • Implemented improvements to the aeration system at the Water Reclamation Facility to enhance treatment efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance. 105
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Install the new clarifier to improve wastewater treatment capacity, reliability, and performance at the Water Reclamation Facility.
• Upgrade the aeration system to improve treatment efficiency, reduce energy consumption and operating costs, and enhance effluent water quality. • Upgrade the existing overflow storage basin to an engineered, lined facility capable of safely storing emergency overflows and off-specification water while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Complete rehabilitation of the UV disinfection system to improve treatment reliability, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure effective disinfection of treated wastewater. • Implement additional recycled water treatment improvements to enhance water quality and expand opportunities for beneficial reuse.
• Pursue state and federal funding to construct a guide bank along the Salinas River and complete levee repairs not included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to reduce erosion, strengthen levee integrity, and protect critical infrastructure during major storm events.
106
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 4 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 310 - WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
310-0000-46200 UTILITY REVENUE 3,500,000.00 3,791,533.91 4,072,627.00 4,179,357.01 4,469,517.00 4,563,227.41 4,692,995.00 310-0000-46215 PENALTY FEE 75,000.00 83,392.76 70,000.00 100,734.22 70,000.00 100,606.57 85,000.00 310-0000-46220 HOOK UP FEE 17,000.00 6,846.60 15,000.00 350.00 15,000.00 1,639.92 7,500.00 310-0000-46225 INDUSTRIAL - CDCR & WINERY 3,100,000.00 2,949,568.12 3,034,120.00 2,925,216.88 2,925,346.00 2,922,928.78 2,925,346.00 310-0000-46230 COMMERCIAL-DOLE 60,000.00 60,096.00 60,000.00 55,088.00 60,000.00 60,096.00 60,000.00 310-0000-48025 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 525,000.00 388,039.36 350,000.00 748,967.89 350,000.00 200,456.04 200,000.00 310-0000-49000 TRANSFER IN 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,548,147.09 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 7,277,000.00 7,279,476.75 7,601,747.00 9,557,861.09 7,889,863.00 7,848,954.72 7,970,841.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
310-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 50,000.00 540,508.24 300,000.00 567,568.15 400,000.00 363,250.68 400,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 50,000.00 540,508.24 300,000.00 567,568.15 400,000.00 363,250.68 400,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 7,327,000.00 7,819,984.99 7,901,747.00 10,125,429.24 8,289,863.00 8,212,205.40 8,370,841.00 Revenue Total: 7,327,000.00 7,819,984.99 7,901,747.00 10,125,429.24 8,289,863.00 8,212,205.40 8,370,841.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
310-0000-51100 SALARIES 1,567,128.00 1,723,150.22 1,813,000.00 1,961,976.88 1,976,111.99 1,770,578.40 1,890,694.00 310-0000-51130 OVERTIME 60,000.00 46,502.07 50,000.00 49,671.76 50,000.00 59,669.54 50,000.00 310-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 15,341.00 17,595.46 16,009.00 15,280.45 15,141.21 13,364.64 13,050.00 310-0000-51145 ON CALL 30,000.00 28,120.00 15,000.00 9,560.00 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 310-0000-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 1,792.67 0.00 788.00 310-0000-51165 SALARY - WORKERS' COMP 0.00 248.22 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 310-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 127,944.00 142,610.13 144,960.00 157,024.16 157,440.51 149,389.35 150,647.00 310-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 307,895.00 224,311.23 353,120.00 279,004.66 370,110.32 297,694.08 353,376.00 310-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 10,377.86 0.00 14,172.78 0.00_____________________________ 14,866.17 310-0000-51225 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,960.00 310-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 222,949.00 202,356.36 205,273.00 247,014.35 249,888.00 230,256.60 247,467.00 310-0000-51267 LTD & AD&D 9,005.00 0.00 10,996.00 0.00 11,341.74 0.00 6,020.00 310-0000-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 982.95 0.00_____________________________ 22.30 107
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 5 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
310-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 101,312.00 226,402.71 101,312.00 119,877.96 126,231.00 122,222.71 126,231.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 2,441,574.00 2,621,674.26 2,710,570.00 2,854,565.95 2,973,057.44 2,658,063.79 2,858,233.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
310-0000-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 2,310.00 1,748.84 2,310.00 3,058.90 2,310.00 3,762.17 2,310.00 310-0000-52030 ORDINANCE & PUBLISHINGS 1,500.00 1,079.27 1,500.00 865.14 1,500.00 413.61 1,500.00 310-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 5,500.00 5,979.86 5,500.00 5,286.68 5,500.00 4,205.20 5,500.00 310-0000-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FREIGHT 8,700.00 13,424.58 8,700.00 14,376.27 8,700.00 14,725.99 14,000.00 310-0000-52044 CHEMICAL 270,000.00 156,492.12 270,000.00 173,128.56 270,000.00 196,434.10 175,000.00 310-0000-52048 UNIFORM PURCHASE 3,000.00 2,539.36 3,000.00 2,792.43 3,000.00 3,225.53 3,000.00 310-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 70,000.00 28,300.81 70,000.00 43,030.34 70,000.00 64,691.37 70,000.00 310-0000-52052 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 28,000.00 21,790.71 28,000.00 28,818.44 28,000.00 10,455.88 28,000.00 310-0000-52053 LAB ANALYSIS & TESTING 90,000.00 97,149.15 85,000.00 113,104.51 85,000.00 126,695.53 120,000.00 310-0000-52066 AGENCY FEES 35,000.00 39,788.06 40,600.00 55,538.46 40,600.00 38,393.68 40,000.00 310-0000-52067 BANK FEES 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 310-0000-52072 WEB INCODE FEES 0.00 28,050.79 15,250.00 55,932.79 45,000.00 98,556.19 90,000.00 310-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 44,000.00 48,032.76 40,000.00 19,584.72 40,000.00 13,445.77 20,000.00 310-0000-52085 FUEL 40,000.00 38,276.28 40,000.00 33,605.01 40,000.00 37,557.72 40,000.00 310-0000-52090 TRAINING - SAFETY 2,500.00 0.00 5,000.00 2,330.97 5,000.00 5,714.00 5,000.00 310-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 28,000.00 33,205.07 28,000.00 26,112.83 28,000.00 22,856.86 28,000.00 310-0000-52134 COLLECTION SYSTEM MAINT/E… 75,000.00 79,395.22 150,000.00 137,064.62 150,000.00 115,193.26 150,000.00 310-0000-52136 FACILITIES MASTER PLAN 175,000.00 6,908.25 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 310-0000-52170 PROGRAM COST 35,000.00 15,443.43 35,000.00 69,775.04 35,000.00 17,716.14 10,000.00 310-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 220,000.00 278,884.36 326,300.00 209,222.82 326,300.00 111,019.94 329,300.00 310-0000-52225 AUDITING SERVICES 4,500.00 5,644.00 4,500.00 4,875.00 4,500.00 0.00 4,500.00 310-0000-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS 1,500.00 1,137.30 1,500.00 1,119.36 1,500.00 1,033.39 1,500.00 310-0000-52240 IT SERVICES 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 310-0000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 40,000.00 48,957.26 40,000.00 115,482.88 136,379.00 137,329.09 136,379.00 310-0000-52400 UTILITIES 600,000.00 763,556.60 628,000.00 852,468.44 628,000.00 711,783.58 665,000.00 310-0000-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 6,500.00 15,737.08 13,720.00 17,854.65 13,720.00 14,547.79 13,720.00 310-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 7,000.00 8,659.14 7,000.00 8,550.54 7,000.00 9,101.99 9,000.00 310-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 24,000.00 36,076.10 24,000.00 28,000.66 24,000.00 45,037.25 30,000.00 108
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 6 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
310-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 115,125.00 139,017.74 112,290.00 72,732.54 112,290.00 80,925.04 112,290.00 310-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 550,000.00 554,779.29 430,000.00 461,883.32 430,000.00 698,949.69 430,000.00 310-0000-52526 SLUDGE DISPOSAL 105,000.00 109,747.77 131,250.00 285,946.60 131,250.00 414,124.87 360,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 2,602,135.00 2,579,801.20 2,561,420.00 2,842,542.52 2,672,549.00 2,997,895.63 2,893,999.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges
310-0000-55100 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 1,200,000.00 1,184,931.00 1,200,000.00 1,198,916.00 1,200,000.00 0.00 1,200,000.00 310-0000-55120 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 5,000.00 -292.72 5,000.00 63,201.60 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 310-0000-55200 CONTRA PENSION EXPENSE 0.00 644,558.00 0.00 169,872.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges Total: 1,205,000.00 1,829,196.28 1,205,000.00 1,431,989.60 1,205,000.00 0.00 1,205,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
310-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 515,000.00 222,483.42 5,185,485.00 1,155,856.34 2,704,850.00 1,097,167.94 1,313,000.00 310-0000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 24,000.00 2,025.25 24,000.00 3,426.25 22,500.00 53,077.54 22,500.00 310-0000-57220 CAPITAL OUTLAY - VEHICLE 110,000.00 0.00 104,000.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 649,000.00 224,508.67 5,313,485.00 1,159,282.59 2,727,350.00 1,150,245.48 1,335,500.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service
310-0000-58130 INTEREST (SRF) 0.00 234,864.30 221,707.00 221,706.67 208,417.00 208,416.64 194,993.00 310-0000-58230 PRINCIPAL (SRF) 1,542,438.00 0.00 1,542,438.00 0.00 1,542,438.00 0.00 1,542,438.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service Total: 1,542,438.00 234,864.30 1,764,145.00 221,706.67 1,750,855.00 208,416.64 1,737,431.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 8,440,147.00 7,490,044.71 13,554,620.00 8,510,087.33 11,328,811.44 7,014,621.54 10,030,163.00 Expense Total: 8,440,147.00 7,490,044.71 13,554,620.00 8,510,087.33 11,328,811.44 7,014,621.54 10,030,163.00 Fund: 310 - WASTEWATER OPERATIONS Surplus (Deficit): -1,113,147.00 329,940.28 -5,652,873.00 1,615,341.91 -3,038,948.44 1,197,583.86 -1,659,322.00 109
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Solid Waste
Account #311-0000
Funding Source: Garbage User Fees
Budget Overview
Tri-Cities Disposal and Recycling provides solid waste collection and disposal services, including organic waste collection, under a franchise agreement with the City of Soledad. The City handles customer billing, collects revenues, and forwards payments to the franchisee. Disposal costs are paid to the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (dba Salinas Valley Recycles) for landfill operations. The franchise agreement includes a 20% franchise fee, which is integrated into customer billing.
All revenues and expenses related to solid waste services are recorded within an enterprise fund under this budget unit. After covering operational expenses, any remaining funds are transferred to the General Fund to help support ongoing City services.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Franchise Agreement Oversight Completed: Successfully implemented and monitored the new solid waste franchise agreement, ensuring high service quality, timely reporting, and compliance with SB 1383 requirements.
• Financial Controls Established: Implemented ongoing revenue and expenditure monitoring to ensure accurate franchise fee accounting and proper transfers to the General Fund.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Optimize Franchise Performance: Continue proactive monitoring of the solid waste franchise agreement to ensure consistent service delivery, contract compliance, and responsiveness to customer service issues.
• Advance SB 1383 Compliance: Strengthen oversight of organics recycling programs by improving data tracking, contamination monitoring, and coordination with the franchisee to support ongoing state compliance.
• Enhance Customer Communication: Improve public outreach and education related to waste reduction, recycling, and organics programs through updated materials, billing inserts, and coordination with the franchisee.
110
• Evaluate Service Levels and Costs: Conduct a review of service levels, rate structures, and operational costs to ensure long-term financial sustainability and alignment with community needs.
111
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 7 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 311 - SOLID WASTE
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
311-0000-45200 GARBAGE FRANCHISE 350,000.00 356,511.75 358,000.00 185,452.93 358,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-45210 LANDFILL JPA FRANCHISE FEE 250,000.00 277,660.43 256,000.00 150,284.15 256,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-46200 UTILITY REVENUE 2,758,340.00 3,242,992.86 2,823,700.00 3,808,980.40 2,823,700.00 4,756,480.68 4,800,000.00 311-0000-46215 PENALTY FEE 45,000.00 73,436.55 60,000.00 91,059.28 60,000.00 93,239.06 85,000.00 311-0000-48025 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 55,000.00 29,448.09 25,000.00 18,892.37 25,000.00 36,819.35 30,000.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 3,458,340.00 3,980,049.68 3,522,700.00 4,254,669.13 3,522,700.00 4,886,539.09 4,915,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
311-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 5,000.00 87,758.44 65,000.00 80,499.37 70,000.00 90,529.92 65,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 5,000.00 87,758.44 65,000.00 80,499.37 70,000.00 90,529.92 65,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 3,463,340.00 4,067,808.12 3,587,700.00 4,335,168.50 3,592,700.00 4,977,069.01 4,980,000.00 Revenue Total: 3,463,340.00 4,067,808.12 3,587,700.00 4,335,168.50 3,592,700.00 4,977,069.01 4,980,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
311-0000-51100 SALARIES 172,426.00 181,063.95 179,808.00 242,301.24 181,567.31 110,036.86 189,033.00 311-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 1,344.27 1,000.00 1,754.26 1,000.00 2,031.88 1,000.00 311-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 1,883.00 1,343.14 1,948.00 1,591.90 2,456.91 1,704.04 3,203.00 311-0000-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 45.00 0.00 156.03 0.00 45.00 311-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 13,335.00 14,420.23 13,984.00 15,496.47 14,166.29 13,254.54 14,775.00 311-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 34,865.00 24,550.37 36,360.00 27,958.98 36,836.05 27,480.04 38,428.00 311-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 1,106.81 0.00 2,437.35 0.00_____________________________ 3,068.47 311-0000-51225 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,480.00 311-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 29,306.00 21,232.19 19,498.00 19,515.11 18,585.00 17,194.84 18,428.00 311-0000-51267 LTD & AD&D 1,081.00 0.00 1,116.00 0.00 1,134.38 0.00 506.00 311-0000-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 111.17 0.00_____________________________ 2.54 311-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 1,255.00 2,804.56 1,255.00 6,466.58 6,393.00 6,305.33 6,393.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 254,151.00 247,865.52 255,014.00 317,633.06 262,294.97 181,078.54 274,291.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
311-0000-52030 ORDINANCE & PUBLISHINGS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 241.96 112
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 8 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
311-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500.00 0.00 500.00 511.98 500.00 0.00 500.00 311-0000-52042 POSTAGE, SHIPPING & FREIGHT 8,500.00 9,639.45 8,500.00 10,167.38 8,500.00 11,220.31 11,000.00 311-0000-52066 AGENCY FEES 500.00 14,250.22 400.00 7,480.02 400.00 7,542.44 7,500.00 311-0000-52067 BANK FEES 9,000.00 0.00 9,000.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-52072 WEB INCODE FEES 0.00 28,050.81 0.00 55,932.81 45,000.00 98,556.20 90,000.00 311-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-52085 FUEL 500.00 256.86 500.00 254.67 500.00 255.21 500.00 311-0000-52090 TRAINING - SAFETY 0.00 730.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-52132 CITY OVERHEAD COST ALLOCAT… 9,521.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 21,000.00 80,217.72 50,000.00 88,229.53 50,000.00 25,987.83 13,600.00 311-0000-52225 AUDITING SERVICES 4,500.00 5,644.00 4,500.00 4,750.00 4,500.00 0.00 4,500.00 311-0000-52230 LEASE CONTRACTS 2,430,000.00 2,661,697.99 2,430,000.00 2,794,839.92 2,502,900.00 3,297,487.05 3,502,900.00 311-0000-52240 IT SERVICES 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 207.78 0.00 80.02 250.00 311-0000-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 100.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 100.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 100.00 70.33 100.00 138.05 100.00 124.02 100.00 311-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 500.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 4,000.00 12,913.00 5,000.00 68.90 5,000.00 11,713.42 5,000.00 311-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 2,087.55 0.00 4,024.26 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 2,490,721.00 2,815,557.93 2,510,100.00 2,966,605.30 2,619,000.00 3,453,208.46 3,635,850.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges
311-0000-55120 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 10,000.00 -269.08 10,000.00 67,917.12 10,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 311-0000-55200 CONTRA PENSION EXPENSE 0.00 149,005.00 0.00 -3,539.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges Total: 10,000.00 148,735.92 10,000.00 64,378.12 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
311-0000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 113
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 9 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
311-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 1,090,000.00 1,090,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,050,786.50 698,578.00 974,000.00 770,679.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 1,090,000.00 1,090,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,050,786.50 698,578.00 974,000.00 770,679.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 3,845,872.00 4,302,159.37 3,776,114.00 4,399,402.98 3,590,872.97 4,608,287.00 4,680,820.00 Expense Total: 3,845,872.00 4,302,159.37 3,776,114.00 4,399,402.98 3,590,872.97 4,608,287.00 4,680,820.00 Fund: 311 - SOLID WASTE Surplus (Deficit): -382,532.00 -234,351.25 -188,414.00 -64,234.48 1,827.03 368,782.01 299,180.00 114
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Sanitation
Account #312-0000
Funding Source: Sanitation Fund
Budget Overview
In 1993, the City Council established this enterprise fund to support a range of environmental sanitation services, including:
• Street sweeping
• Graffiti removal
• Sidewalk cleaning
• Animal control
• Weed abatement
• Litter collection
• Other related sanitation efforts
These services are funded by a $6 monthly fee charged to each residential and non-residential premises within the city.
Animal control services are a key component of this budget unit and include both staff time and the costs associated with transporting injured, abandoned, or stray animals to a local animal hospital or the SPCA in Monterey County near Salinas.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Expanded Graffiti Abatement Efforts: Responded to reported graffiti incidents citywide, improving response times and enhancing neighborhood cleanliness and safety. • Improved Animal Control Response: Continued timely response to animal control calls, including the transport of injured or stray animals to veterinary care facilities and coordination with the SPCA. Facilitated 6 spay and neuter clinics in Soledad. • Community Education and Outreach: Supported public awareness efforts related to responsible pet ownership, litter prevention, and neighborhood cleanliness through coordination with community partners.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Improved coordination with Public Works, Police, and Community Engagement staff to address sanitation-related concerns more efficiently and proactively.
115
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Continue to work with South County Cities to explore the development of a shared animal shelter or holding facility to better serve the region's stray and abandoned animals. • Expand access to spay and neuter services by increasing the number of community clinics offered throughout the year.
• Launch a community cat program in partnership with local non-profit organizations to humanely manage the population of free-roaming or feral cats through targeted spay and neuter initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Monterey Bay Conservation Corps to support graffiti and vandalism abatement through the Caltrans Clean California Employment Pathways Grant. 116
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 10 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 312 - SANITATION
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
312-0000-46200 UTILITY REVENUE 350,000.00 371,286.65 350,000.00 374,981.49 350,000.00 378,625.72 362,000.00 312-0000-46215 PENALTY FEE 7,500.00 8,166.61 7,500.00 9,046.44 7,500.00 8,621.51 8,000.00 312-0000-46315 ANIMAL CONTROL REIMB. 0.00 22.50 0.00 6.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 312-0000-48021 REIMBURSEMENT 0.00 99.38 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 312-0000-48025 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.00 141.70 0.00 393.79 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 357,500.00 379,716.84 357,500.00 384,427.72 357,500.00 387,247.23 370,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
312-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 164.18 100.00 1,251.41 1,000.00 2,569.57 1,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 0.00 164.18 100.00 1,251.41 1,000.00 2,569.57 1,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 357,500.00 379,881.02 357,600.00 385,679.13 358,500.00 389,816.80 371,500.00 Revenue Total: 357,500.00 379,881.02 357,600.00 385,679.13 358,500.00 389,816.80 371,500.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
312-0000-51100 SALARIES 125,526.00 130,154.90 136,330.00 157,289.15 113,506.90 95,467.59 104,257.00 312-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 693.55 1,000.00 767.10 1,000.00 954.10 1,000.00 312-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 812.00 908.58 1,133.00 998.88 903.47 1,014.13 920.00 312-0000-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 135.00 0.00 357.07 0.00 90.00 312-0000-51160 SALARY - 4850 PAY 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,538.23 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 312-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 9,665.00 11,106.38 10,603.00 12,000.49 8,856.21 9,144.57 8,129.00 312-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 25,268.00 18,851.45 27,519.00 22,186.74 22,953.48 18,256.03 21,053.00 312-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 836.78 0.00 884.95 0.00_____________________________ 710.96 312-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 21,465.00 17,276.88 17,735.00 19,397.09 16,296.60 14,014.78 15,321.00 312-0000-51267 LTD & AD&D 750.00 0.00 847.00 0.00 740.30 0.00 410.00 312-0000-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 279.21 0.00_____________________________ 6.38 312-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 3,124.00 6,981.22 3,124.00 19,710.99 19,794.00 19,515.39 19,794.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 186,610.00 186,809.74 198,426.00 235,052.83 184,408.03 159,083.93 170,974.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
312-0000-52015 SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,250.00 0.00 2,250.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 117
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 11 of 12
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
312-0000-52051 TOOLS & MINOR EQUIPMENT 7,500.00 16.25 1,000.00 0.00 750.00 0.00 750.00 312-0000-52066 AGENCY FEES 11,000.00 15,058.80 11,000.00 20,614.95 11,000.00 11,196.88 11,000.00 312-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 3,500.00 1,504.94 3,500.00 0.00 3,500.00 0.00 3,500.00 312-0000-52085 FUEL 5,000.00 6,077.72 5,000.00 7,410.14 5,000.00 4,126.82 5,000.00 312-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 1,500.00 3,423.75 3,500.00 0.00 3,500.00 3,252.00 3,500.00 312-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 12,000.00 34,101.89 35,000.00 33,465.00 34,437.00 12,630.50 34,437.00 312-0000-52235 ANIMAL SERVICES 135,000.00 103,664.91 135,000.00 80,486.11 100,000.00 102,959.73 100,000.00 312-0000-52240 IT SERVICES 300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 312-0000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 350.00 428.40 350.00 1,314.01 955.00 1,124.08 955.00 312-0000-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 312-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 300.00 225.06 300.00 430.05 300.00 437.05 300.00 312-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 700.00 6.57 500.00 33.49 500.00 0.00 500.00 312-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 600.00 3,425.79 650.00 3,769.26 650.00 3,254.18 650.00 312-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 5,000.00 1,688.25 2,000.00 2,427.15 2,000.00 74.00 2,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 185,250.00 169,622.33 200,050.00 149,950.16 162,592.00 139,055.24 162,592.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges
312-0000-55100 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 11,000.00 3,306.00 11,000.00 3,304.11 11,000.00 0.00 3,304.00 312-0000-55120 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 500.00 -37.69 500.00 9,178.61 500.00 0.00 500.00 ExpCategory: 55 - Other Charges Total: 11,500.00 3,268.31 11,500.00 12,482.72 11,500.00 0.00 3,804.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 383,360.00 359,700.38 409,976.00 397,485.71 358,500.03 298,139.17 337,370.00 Expense Total: 383,360.00 359,700.38 409,976.00 397,485.71 358,500.03 298,139.17 337,370.00 Fund: 312 - SANITATION Surplus (Deficit): -25,860.00 20,180.64 -52,376.00 -11,806.58 -0.03 91,677.63 34,130.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -2,237,471.00 -661,083.53 -6,135,599.00 1,584,809.85 -3,283,623.98 2,375,150.86 -1,043,968.00 118
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:10:04 PM Page 12 of 12
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
309 - WATER OPERATIONS -715,932.00 -776,853.20 -241,936.00 45,509.00 -246,502.54 717,107.36 282,044.00 310 - WASTEWATER OPERATIONS -1,113,147.00 329,940.28 -5,652,873.00 1,615,341.91 -3,038,948.44 1,197,583.86 -1,659,322.00 311 - SOLID WASTE -382,532.00 -234,351.25 -188,414.00 -64,234.48 1,827.03 368,782.01 299,180.00 312 - SANITATION -25,860.00 20,180.64 -52,376.00 -11,806.58 -0.03 91,677.63 34,130.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -2,237,471.00 -661,083.53 -6,135,599.00 1,584,809.85 -3,283,623.98 2,375,150.86 -1,043,968.00 119
SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS
120
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Gas Tax, Measure X Fund, SB1
Account #410-0000, 411-0000 and 412-0000
Funding Source: State Gas Tax, TAMC Measure X
Budget Overview
The Streets Program is funded primarily through a combination of State Gas Tax revenues, Measure X funds, and SB 1 allocations. These funds support the full scope of maintenance and operational activities necessary to keep Soledad’s streets safe, clean, and functional.
Gas Tax revenues are used to cover the cost of labor, equipment, and materials for:
• Street maintenance and repairs (pavement, potholes, striping, crosswalks, centerlines, lane markings)
• Operation and maintenance of traffic signals and streetlights • Installation and upkeep of regulatory signage (e.g., stop signs, speed limits, street name signs)
• Street sweeping
• Maintenance of stormwater infrastructure such as catch basins and curb inlets • Street Tree trimming, maintenance, and care
• Maintenance of landscaped areas, including medians and parkways Measure X is a countywide sales tax administered by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). A portion of these funds is distributed directly to cities for street maintenance.
Soledad’s anticipated Measure X allocation for FY 2026–27 is $947,8 80 SB 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act) funding is also dedicated to the Local Streets and Roads Program, supporting essential street maintenance, safety improvements, and pothole repairs.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Completed HSIP Cycle 10 pedestrian safety improvements at Main & North Streets and Anderson & West Streets, installing high-visibility crosswalks, curb islands, enhanced signage, flashing stop signs, pavement markings, and ADA-compliant curb ramps. • Improved roadway safety and visibility through updated striping and traffic markings on City streets.
121
• Finalized design for the Front Street landscaping refresh, supporting corridor beautification, safety, and long-term streetscape improvements. • Issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the West Street Road Diet Project to improve multimodal safety and connectivity and secured an additional $800,000 in funding to support project implementation.
• Completed installation of new street light poles on Metz Road, Front Street and Moranda Road, enhancing safety, visibility, and neighborhood security.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Implement a citywide street resurfacing program using slurry seal treatments to extend pavement life, protect the City’s investment in roadway infrastructure, and improve driving conditions.
• Upgrade pavement markings to current standards to improve visibility, traffic operations, and safety for all roadway users.
• Implement the Front Street Landscape Project to enhance the appearance, safety, and overall streetscape along this important corridor.
• Expand participation in the Sidewalk Cost Share Program to assist property owners with needed sidewalk repairs and improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. • Complete construction of the West Street Road Diet Project, funded through a competitive TAMC grant, to improve safety and mobility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. • Implement the Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project, funded through a federal earmark secured by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, to incorporate decorative lighting and public art that enhance Downtown’s appearance, identity, and pedestrian environment. 122
8/10/2026 12:19:45 PM Page 1 of 6
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 410 - GAS TAX
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
410-0000-47140 GRANT REVENUE 42,200.00 215,796.50 2,203,640.00 507,804.02 2,758,000.00 -96,413.71 3,910,000.00 410-0000-48025 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.00 30,079.33 20,000.00 46,222.82 20,000.00 25,835.30 20,000.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 42,200.00 245,875.83 2,223,640.00 554,026.84 2,778,000.00 -70,578.41 3,930,000.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes
410-0000-41155 GAS TAX 2103 273,517.00 251,085.21 260,397.00 263,195.52 250,714.00 259,984.81 272,705.00 410-0000-41156 GAS TAX 2105 181,124.00 167,446.31 174,231.00 171,163.61 175,379.00 167,584.14 178,242.00 410-0000-41157 GAS TAX 2106 82,601.00 77,146.10 79,443.00 79,676.24 79,950.00 79,115.55 82,466.00 410-0000-41158 GAS TAX 2107 217,554.00 226,653.12 237,605.00 227,063.60 239,352.00 205,173.99 238,228.00 410-0000-41159 GAS TAX 2107.5 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 23,945.88 6,000.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes Total: 760,796.00 728,330.74 757,676.00 747,098.97 751,395.00 735,804.37 777,641.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 802,996.00 974,206.57 2,981,316.00 1,301,125.81 3,529,395.00 665,225.96 4,707,641.00 Revenue Total: 802,996.00 974,206.57 2,981,316.00 1,301,125.81 3,529,395.00 665,225.96 4,707,641.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
410-0000-51100 SALARIES 383,401.00 378,151.53 288,518.00 299,391.32 352,815.35 546,582.48 330,341.00 410-0000-51130 OVERTIME 2,000.00 3,892.35 2,000.00 4,928.30 2,000.00 3,415.12 2,000.00 410-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 1,702.00 2,000.40 2,604.00 2,130.56 2,237.49 2,165.66 2,264.00 410-0000-51145 ON CALL 0.00 0.00 7,300.00 0.00 7,300.00 0.00 7,300.00 410-0000-51155 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 396.00 0.00 695.79 0.00 203.00 410-0000-51160 SALARY - 4850 PAY 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,614.33 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 410-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 30,165.00 27,907.76 23,013.00 33,218.09 27,926.22 28,568.60 26,171.00 410-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 78,463.00 55,234.14 59,764.00 57,563.22 64,588.01 58,530.45 57,322.00 410-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 2,530.29 0.00 2,837.14 0.00_____________________________ 2,392.37 123
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:19:45 PM Page 2 of 6
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
410-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 40,000.00 48,529.02 31,604.00 61,488.01 34,400.00 31,456.50 34,871.00 410-0000-51267 LTD & AD&D 2,366.00 0.00 1,779.00 0.00 2,043.75 0.00 1,284.00 410-0000-51300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 582.21 0.00_____________________________ 13.37 410-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 3,990.00 8,916.49 3,990.00 30,241.15 29,569.00 29,171.37 29,569.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 542,087.00 527,161.98 420,968.00 498,994.33 523,575.61 702,295.92 491,325.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
410-0000-52010 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,700.00 2,625.00 2,600.00 2,950.00 2,600.00 2,773.66 2,600.00 410-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 200.00 0.00 0.00 24.74 0.00_____________________________ 171.64 410-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 7,500.00 1,251.81 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 584.50 1,500.00 410-0000-52085 FUEL 6,000.00 7,173.31 6,000.00 7,161.06 6,000.00 6,972.65 6,000.00 410-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 2,500.00 737.50 1,000.00 88.57 1,000.00 3,025.56 1,000.00 410-0000-52139 STRIPING AND SIGNS 10,000.00 3,357.31 0.00 5,349.74 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 410-0000-52170 PROGRAM COST 10,000.00 2,567.24 10,000.00 392.25 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 410-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 10,000.00 74,392.77 20,000.00 19,984.00 20,000.00 15,723.02 20,000.00 410-0000-52225 AUDITING SERVICES 3,700.00 4,556.00 3,700.00 3,700.00 3,700.00 0.00 3,700.00 410-0000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,089.72 0.00_____________________________ 626.57 410-0000-52400 UTILITIES 135,000.00 178,052.42 150,000.00 208,171.32 150,000.00 179,023.93 150,000.00 410-0000-52410 TELEPHONE/DATA/PAGER 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 410-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 800.00 1,504.07 800.00 1,462.91 800.00 1,410.67 800.00 410-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 3,000.00 29.57 1,000.00 230.70 1,000.00 450.00 1,000.00 410-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 6,000.00 9,333.28 6,000.00 8,594.20 6,000.00 5,117.02 6,000.00 410-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 5,000.00 1,561.73 5,000.00 111.29 5,000.00 334.59 5,000.00 410-0000-52531 STREET MAINTENANCE 13,000.00 68,344.59 23,000.00 45,962.68 23,000.00 49,059.65 23,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 215,400.00 355,486.60 230,600.00 305,273.18 230,600.00 265,273.46 230,600.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
410-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 5,525.00 2,253,640.00 481,003.95 2,758,000.00 155,779.54 3,910,000.00 410-0000-57032 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE 12,000.00 6,092.44 12,000.00 13,354.21 12,000.00 19,795.33 12,000.00 410-0000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 0.00_____________________________ 250.00 124
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:19:45 PM Page 3 of 6
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
410-0000-57220 CAPITAL OUTLAY - VEHICLE 32,500.00 0.00 45,000.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 45,500.00 11,617.44 2,310,640.00 494,608.16 2,770,000.00 175,824.87 3,922,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 802,987.00 894,266.02 2,962,208.00 1,298,875.67 3,524,175.61 1,143,394.25 4,643,925.00 Expense Total: 802,987.00 894,266.02 2,962,208.00 1,298,875.67 3,524,175.61 1,143,394.25 4,643,925.00 Fund: 410 - GAS TAX Surplus (Deficit): 9.00 79,940.55 19,108.00 2,250.14 5,219.39 -478,168.29 63,716.00 125
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:19:45 PM Page 4 of 6
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 411 - GAS TAX SB1
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes
411-0000-41160 GAS TAX SB1 682,328.00 712,298.64 714,879.00 751,814.66 722,823.00 695,173.05 775,154.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes Total: 682,328.00 712,298.64 714,879.00 751,814.66 722,823.00 695,173.05 775,154.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
411-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 84,070.86 25,000.00 107,554.24 50,000.00 118,658.61 50,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 0.00 84,070.86 25,000.00 107,554.24 50,000.00 118,658.61 50,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 682,328.00 796,369.50 739,879.00 859,368.90 772,823.00 813,831.66 825,154.00 Revenue Total: 682,328.00 796,369.50 739,879.00 859,368.90 772,823.00 813,831.66 825,154.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
411-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 7,553.75 411-0000-52531 STREET MAINTENANCE 560,000.00 6,910.00 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 560,000.00 6,910.00 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 7,553.75 15,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
411-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 862.06 1,073,688.00 313,715.57 720,000.00 12,784.20 3,197,769.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 862.06 1,073,688.00 313,715.57 720,000.00 12,784.20 3,197,769.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 560,000.00 7,772.06 1,088,688.00 313,715.57 735,000.00 20,337.95 3,212,769.00 Expense Total: 560,000.00 7,772.06 1,088,688.00 313,715.57 735,000.00 20,337.95 3,212,769.00 Fund: 411 - GAS TAX SB1 Surplus (Deficit): 122,328.00 788,597.44 -348,809.00 545,653.33 37,823.00 793,493.71 -2,387,615.00 126
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:19:45 PM Page 5 of 6
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 412 - MEASURE X FUND
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
412-0000-47140 GRANT REVENUE 0.00 330,593.00 0.00 68,335.76 777,240.00 0.00 777,240.00 412-0000-48025 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 41,077.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 330,593.00 0.00 68,335.76 777,240.00 41,077.00 777,240.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes
412-0000-41102 SALES TAX - MEASURE X 850,000.00 842,929.57 850,000.00 981,601.44 903,000.00 736,837.58 947,880.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes Total: 850,000.00 842,929.57 850,000.00 981,601.44 903,000.00 736,837.58 947,880.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
412-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 5,000.00 180,059.52 100,000.00 158,044.13 10,000.00 38,245.69 15,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 5,000.00 180,059.52 100,000.00 158,044.13 10,000.00 38,245.69 15,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 855,000.00 1,353,582.09 950,000.00 1,207,981.33 1,690,240.00 816,160.27 1,740,120.00 Revenue Total: 855,000.00 1,353,582.09 950,000.00 1,207,981.33 1,690,240.00 816,160.27 1,740,120.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
412-0000-52139 STRIPING AND SIGNS 0.00 8,050.81 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 412-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 25,000.00 54,859.72 50,000.00 31,525.98 50,000.00 63,725.15 50,000.00 412-0000-52525 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE 0.00 9,179.27 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 412-0000-52531 STREET MAINTENANCE 0.00 11,510.00 0.00 60,058.69 0.00_____________________________ 52,860.95 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 25,000.00 83,599.80 50,000.00 91,584.67 50,000.00 116,586.10 50,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
412-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 4,275,000.00 389,143.24 4,576,005.00 4,560,081.16 1,340,600.00 781,753.24 1,348,600.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 4,275,000.00 389,143.24 4,576,005.00 4,560,081.16 1,340,600.00 781,753.24 1,348,600.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 4,300,000.00 472,743.04 4,626,005.00 4,651,665.83 1,390,600.00 898,339.34 1,398,600.00 Expense Total: 4,300,000.00 472,743.04 4,626,005.00 4,651,665.83 1,390,600.00 898,339.34 1,398,600.00 Fund: 412 - MEASURE X FUND Surplus (Deficit): -3,445,000.00 880,839.05 -3,676,005.00 -3,443,684.50 299,640.00 -82,179.07 341,520.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -3,322,663.00 1,749,377.04 -4,005,706.00 -2,895,781.03 342,682.39 233,146.35 -1,982,379.00 127
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:19:45 PM Page 6 of 6
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
410 - GAS TAX 9.00 79,940.55 19,108.00 2,250.14 5,219.39 -478,168.29 63,716.00 411 - GAS TAX SB1 122,328.00 788,597.44 -348,809.00 545,653.33 37,823.00 793,493.71 -2,387,615.00 412 - MEASURE X FUND -3,445,000.00 880,839.05 -3,676,005.00 -3,443,684.50 299,640.00 -82,179.07 341,520.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -3,322,663.00 1,749,377.04 -4,005,706.00 -2,895,781.03 342,682.39 233,146.35 -1,982,379.00 128
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: CDBG and HOME Grants
Account # 2xx-000
Funding Source: Program Income and Grants
Budget Overview
This fund is dedicated to the Community & Economic Development Department’s (CEDD) administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, including associated program income. These funds support a variety of eligible housing assistance, affordable housing, and economic development activities.
The City is a non-entitlement jurisdiction for both CDBG and HOME and applies for funding through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which administers federal funding for smaller jurisdictions that do not receive allocations directly from the federal government.
Due to the extensive accounting, reporting, monitoring, and compliance requirements associated with CDBG and HOME, the City maintains these programs in a separate fund to clearly track revenues and expenditures and ensure that funds are used for eligible purposes.
CDBG and HOME funds support a portion of eligible staff costs associated with program administration, as well as specialized consultant services. Consultants assist the City with longterm monitoring of CDBG- and HOME-assisted housing units, preparation of required compliance reports, and underwriting and monitoring of business loans funded through CDBG.
While CEDD also secures and administers other grant programs, including Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) that supports the Sendero Interim Housing Project and services to help individuals experiencing homelessness secure stable housing, those grants are accounted for within the broader CEDD budget and are not included in this fund.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Expanded access to business financing through the CDBG Business Assistance Loan Program, assisting five businesses and supporting the creation of 18 new full-time jobs. • Secured a $300,000 CDBG Planning Grant to fund pre-construction, design, and predevelopment activities for the Downtown Container Village Project. • Secured $500,000 in HOME funding to establish a First-Time Homebuyer Program and expand homeownership opportunities for eligible Soledad residents. 129
• Invested approximately $75,000 in CDBG Program Income to repair the HVAC system at the Community Center.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026–27 • Launch the First-Time Homebuyer Program to provide financial assistance to eligible households and expand homeownership opportunities within Soledad. • Initiate the $300,000 CDBG Planning Grant and advance planning, design, and predevelopment activities for the Downtown Container Village Project. • Evaluate the use of HOME Program Income to support the development of affordable housing by Eden Housing at either Parcel E or 540 Gabilan Drive. 130
8/10/2026 1:57:52 PM Page 1 of 3
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget Total Activity Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 121 - Grants - State
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
121-0000-47110 STATE GRANTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,505,636.98 0.00 268,640.20 286,146.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,505,636.98 0.00 268,640.20 286,146.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
121-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 27,810.32 7,500.00 35,111.84 7,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 27,810.32 7,500.00 35,111.84 7,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,533,447.30 7,500.00 303,752.04 293,646.00 Revenue Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,533,447.30 7,500.00 303,752.04 293,646.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
121-0000-51100 SALARIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 28,073.32 84,245.00 47,842.09 157,311.00 121-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,062.27 6,445.00 3,483.55 12,034.00 121-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,210.89 16,849.00 10,294.51 31,462.00 121-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 0.00 0.00 213.43 545.00 290.39 391.00 121-0000-51225 DEFERRED COMPENSATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,272.00 121-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,146.15 8,999.00 1,620.50 14,455.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 35,706.06 117,083.00 63,531.04 216,925.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
121-0000-52190 RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 163,981.01 0.00_____________________________ 159,890.45 121-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 342,822.46 1,742,321.00 1,617,583.89 181,825.00 121-0000-52400 UTILITIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 10,944.97 121-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.14 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 121-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 0.00 0.00 97,893.94 0.00_____________________________ 22,915.14 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 604,711.55 1,742,321.00 1,811,334.45 181,825.00 131
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:57:52 PM Page 2 of 3
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget Total Activity Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
121-0000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,198.79 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 121-0000-57220 CAPITAL OUTLAY - VEHICLE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 56,196.07 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,198.79 0.00 56,196.07 0.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 641,616.40 1,859,404.00 1,931,061.56 398,750.00 Expense Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 641,616.40 1,859,404.00 1,931,061.56 398,750.00 Fund: 121 - Grants - State Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,891,830.90 -1,851,904.00 -1,627,309.52 -105,104.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,891,830.90 -1,851,904.00 -1,627,309.52 -105,104.00 132
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:57:52 PM Page 3 of 3
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
121 - Grants - State 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,891,830.90 -1,851,904.00 -1,627,309.52 -105,104.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,891,830.90 -1,851,904.00 -1,627,309.52 -105,104.00 133
8/10/2026 2:05:09 PM Page 1 of 3
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 200 - HOME PROGRAM INCOME
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
200-0000-47120 PROGRAM INCOME 0.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 141,502.76 6,000.00 23,235.14 23,000.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 141,502.76 6,000.00 23,235.14 23,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
200-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 11,364.15 7,500.00 15,755.81 10,000.00 15,681.71 12,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 0.00 11,364.15 7,500.00 15,755.81 10,000.00 15,681.71 12,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 17,364.15 13,500.00 157,258.57 16,000.00 38,916.85 35,500.00 Revenue Total: 0.00 17,364.15 13,500.00 157,258.57 16,000.00 38,916.85 35,500.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
200-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 10,421.32 0.00 8,225.20 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 10,421.32 0.00 8,225.20 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
200-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 10,421.32 0.00 8,225.20 27,500.00 0.00 27,500.00 Expense Total: 0.00 10,421.32 0.00 8,225.20 27,500.00 0.00 27,500.00 Fund: 200 - HOME PROGRAM INCOME Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 6,942.83 13,500.00 149,033.37 -11,500.00 38,916.85 8,000.00 134
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 2:05:09 PM Page 2 of 3
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 201 - CDBG PROGRAM INCOME
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
201-0000-47120 PROGRAM INCOME 0.00 56,089.48 50,000.00 116,522.35 50,000.00 89,724.21 75,000.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 56,089.48 50,000.00 116,522.35 50,000.00 89,724.21 75,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
201-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 8,863.50 6,000.00 11,292.53 8,500.00 12,325.02 7,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 0.00 8,863.50 6,000.00 11,292.53 8,500.00 12,325.02 7,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 64,952.98 56,000.00 127,814.88 58,500.00 102,049.23 82,500.00 Revenue Total: 0.00 64,952.98 56,000.00 127,814.88 58,500.00 102,049.23 82,500.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
201-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 2,500.00 31,116.91 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 79,900.00 2,500.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 2,500.00 31,116.91 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 79,900.00 2,500.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
201-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 2,500.00 31,116.91 2,500.00 0.00 27,500.00 79,900.00 27,500.00 Expense Total: 2,500.00 31,116.91 2,500.00 0.00 27,500.00 79,900.00 27,500.00 Fund: 201 - CDBG PROGRAM INCOME Surplus (Deficit): -2,500.00 33,836.07 53,500.00 127,814.88 31,000.00 22,149.23 55,000.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -2,500.00 40,778.90 67,000.00 276,848.25 19,500.00 61,066.08 63,000.00 135
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 2:05:09 PM Page 3 of 3
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
200 - HOME PROGRAM INCOME 0.00 6,942.83 13,500.00 149,033.37 -11,500.00 38,916.85 8,000.00 201 - CDBG PROGRAM INCOME -2,500.00 33,836.07 53,500.00 127,814.88 31,000.00 22,149.23 55,000.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -2,500.00 40,778.90 67,000.00 276,848.25 19,500.00 61,066.08 63,000.00 136
8/10/2026 2:07:56 PM Page 1 of 3
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 213 - UCDR GRANT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
213-0000-47140 GRANT REVENUE 0.00 648,870.13 0.00 1,506,354.86 14,350,000.00 7,547,494.21 6,995,302.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 648,870.13 0.00 1,506,354.86 14,350,000.00 7,547,494.21 6,995,302.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 648,870.13 0.00 1,506,354.86 14,350,000.00 7,547,494.21 6,995,302.00 Revenue Total: 0.00 648,870.13 0.00 1,506,354.86 14,350,000.00 7,547,494.21 6,995,302.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
213-0000-51100 SALARIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 14,325.13 213-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 1,027.60 213-0000-51210 PERS - PENSION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 1,340.76 213-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 91.48 213-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 1,658.50 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18,443.47 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
213-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 -0.23 0.00 1,567,343.07 0.00_____________________________ 8,934,092.01 213-0000-52310 LIABILITY INSURANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 21.44 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 -0.23 0.00 1,567,343.07 0.00 8,934,113.45 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
213-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1,548,147.09 14,315,000.00 0.00 6,960,302.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1,548,147.09 14,315,000.00 0.00 6,960,302.00 137
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 2:07:56 PM Page 2 of 3
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
213-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,548,147.09 35,000.00 0.00 35,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,548,147.09 35,000.00 0.00 35,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 -0.23 0.00 1,567,343.07 14,350,000.00 8,952,556.92 6,995,302.00 Expense Total: 0.00 -0.23 0.00 1,567,343.07 14,350,000.00 8,952,556.92 6,995,302.00 Fund: 213 - UCDR GRANT Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 648,870.36 0.00 -60,988.21 0.00 -1,405,062.71 0.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 648,870.36 0.00 -60,988.21 0.00 -1,405,062.71 0.00 138
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 2:07:56 PM Page 3 of 3
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
213 - UCDR GRANT 0.00 648,870.36 0.00 -60,988.21 0.00 -1,405,062.71 0.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 648,870.36 0.00 -60,988.21 0.00 -1,405,062.71 0.00 139
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Public Safety Special Revenue Funds
Account #415-0000, 417-0000, 418-0000, and 431-0000
Funding Source: Proposition 172, Asset Forfeitures, Vehicle Abatement, and CSA 74 Budget Overview
The Public Safety Special Revenue Funds provide dedicated funding for Police and Fire services.
The Traffic Safety, Asset Forfeiture, and Vehicle Abatement funds are restricted to eligible law enforcement activities and related expenditures. The Fire EMS (CSA 74) Fund provides dedicated funding for eligible fire and emergency medical service operating costs, including equipment, supplies, and other public safety needs.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Utilized Proposition 172 funds to acquire Police Department servers and support vehicle lease payments.
• Funded the annual cost of the Passport vehicle citation system using Vehicle Abatement Funds.
• Replaced worn fire hoses using Fire EMS funds to support firefighter safety and operational readiness.
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Purchase Police Department equipment and fund ongoing vehicle lease payments using Proposition 172 Funds.
• Continue to fund the annual cost of the Passport vehicle citation system using Vehicle Abatement Funds.
• Continue to replace outdated fire hoses for fire apparatus using Fire EMS (CSA 74) Funds to support operational readiness and firefighter safety. 140
8/10/2026 1:11:06 PM Page 1 of 5
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 415 - TRAFFIC SAFETY (Prop 172)
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes
415-0000-41104 PROP 172 1/2% SALES TAX PUB… 60,384.00 57,277.56 59,899.00 61,981.61 59,732.00 55,341.23 63,155.00 RevCategory: 41 - Other Taxes Total: 60,384.00 57,277.56 59,899.00 61,981.61 59,732.00 55,341.23 63,155.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
415-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 2,500.00 32,026.40 20,000.00 33,924.96 25,000.00 28,623.34 22,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 2,500.00 32,026.40 20,000.00 33,924.96 25,000.00 28,623.34 22,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 62,884.00 89,303.96 79,899.00 95,906.57 84,732.00 83,964.57 85,655.00 Revenue Total: 62,884.00 89,303.96 79,899.00 95,906.57 84,732.00 83,964.57 85,655.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
415-0000-57100 CAPITAL OUTLAY - COMPUTER 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 74,756.23 415-0000-57200 CAPITAL OUTLAY - EQUIPMENT 50,000.00 2,299.37 50,000.00 96,775.99 50,000.00 24,324.64 100,000.00 415-0000-57220 CAPITAL OUTLAY - VEHICLE 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 100,000.00 2,299.37 100,000.00 146,775.99 100,000.00 149,080.87 150,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 100,000.00 2,299.37 100,000.00 146,775.99 100,000.00 149,080.87 150,000.00 Expense Total: 100,000.00 2,299.37 100,000.00 146,775.99 100,000.00 149,080.87 150,000.00 Fund: 415 - TRAFFIC SAFETY (Prop 172) Surplus (Deficit): -37,116.00 87,004.59 -20,101.00 -50,869.42 -15,268.00 -65,116.30 -64,345.00 141
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:11:06 PM Page 2 of 5
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 417 - POLICE ASSETS FORFEITURES
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
417-0000-46320 ASSET FORFEITURE 5,000.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 5,000.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
417-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 50.00 611.05 50.00 582.65 50.00 498.61 300.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 50.00 611.05 50.00 582.65 50.00 498.61 300.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 5,050.00 611.05 2,550.00 582.65 2,550.00 498.61 2,800.00 Revenue Total: 5,050.00 611.05 2,550.00 582.65 2,550.00 498.61 2,800.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
417-0000-52130 ASSET FORFEITURE - RETURNED 4,000.00 0.00 2,550.00 1,500.00 2,550.00 34.24 2,550.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 4,000.00 0.00 2,550.00 1,500.00 2,550.00 34.24 2,550.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 4,000.00 0.00 2,550.00 1,500.00 2,550.00 34.24 2,550.00 Expense Total: 4,000.00 0.00 2,550.00 1,500.00 2,550.00 34.24 2,550.00 Fund: 417 - POLICE ASSETS FORFEITURES Surplus (Deficit): 1,050.00 611.05 0.00 -917.35 0.00 464.37 250.00 142
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:11:06 PM Page 3 of 5
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 418 - VEHICLE ABATEMENT FUND
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
418-0000-46360 VEHICLE ABATEMENT REVENUE 6,000.00 23,798.07 6,000.00 17,607.76 6,000.00 22,768.11 20,000.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 6,000.00 23,798.07 6,000.00 17,607.76 6,000.00 22,768.11 20,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
418-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 40.00 2,406.46 2,000.00 2,774.43 2,000.00 2,448.22 2,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 40.00 2,406.46 2,000.00 2,774.43 2,000.00 2,448.22 2,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 6,040.00 26,204.53 8,000.00 20,382.19 8,000.00 25,216.33 22,000.00 Revenue Total: 6,040.00 26,204.53 8,000.00 20,382.19 8,000.00 25,216.33 22,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
418-0000-52015 SUBSCRIPTIONS 7,500.00 1,877.00 7,800.00 21,838.74 7,800.00 26,483.74 26,500.00 418-0000-52040 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 196.62 200.00 85.20 200.00 0.00 200.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 7,500.00 2,073.62 8,000.00 21,923.94 8,000.00 26,483.74 26,700.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 7,500.00 2,073.62 8,000.00 21,923.94 8,000.00 26,483.74 26,700.00 Expense Total: 7,500.00 2,073.62 8,000.00 21,923.94 8,000.00 26,483.74 26,700.00 Fund: 418 - VEHICLE ABATEMENT FUND Surplus (Deficit): -1,460.00 24,130.91 0.00 -1,541.75 0.00 -1,267.41 -4,700.00 143
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:11:06 PM Page 4 of 5
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 431 - FIRE EMS (CSA 74)
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
431-0000-44120 FIRE EMS PROP 1A DEFERRED … 20,000.00 17,402.98 17,500.00 17,513.89 17,500.00 16,651.40 17,500.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 20,000.00 17,402.98 17,500.00 17,513.89 17,500.00 16,651.40 17,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
431-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 300.00 3,613.87 1,000.00 3,932.64 2,000.00 2,978.30 2,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 300.00 3,613.87 1,000.00 3,932.64 2,000.00 2,978.30 2,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 20,300.00 21,016.85 18,500.00 21,446.53 19,500.00 19,629.70 19,500.00 Revenue Total: 20,300.00 21,016.85 18,500.00 21,446.53 19,500.00 19,629.70 19,500.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
431-0000-52041 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 35,000.00 6,748.89 30,000.00 18,796.80 25,000.00 8,286.46 30,000.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 35,000.00 6,748.89 30,000.00 18,796.80 25,000.00 8,286.46 30,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
431-0000-57200 CAPITAL OUTLAY - EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,000.00_____________________________ 25,234.35 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,000.00 25,234.35 0.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 35,000.00 6,748.89 30,000.00 18,796.80 48,000.00 33,520.81 30,000.00 Expense Total: 35,000.00 6,748.89 30,000.00 18,796.80 48,000.00 33,520.81 30,000.00 Fund: 431 - FIRE EMS (CSA 74) Surplus (Deficit): -14,700.00 14,267.96 -11,500.00 2,649.73 -28,500.00 -13,891.11 -10,500.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -52,226.00 126,014.51 -31,601.00 -50,678.79 -43,768.00 -79,810.45 -79,295.00 144
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 1:11:06 PM Page 5 of 5
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
415 - TRAFFIC SAFETY (Prop 172) -37,116.00 87,004.59 -20,101.00 -50,869.42 -15,268.00 -65,116.30 -64,345.00 417 - POLICE ASSETS FORFEITURES 1,050.00 611.05 0.00 -917.35 0.00 464.37 250.00 418 - VEHICLE ABATEMENT FUND -1,460.00 24,130.91 0.00 -1,541.75 0.00 -1,267.41 -4,700.00 431 - FIRE EMS (CSA 74) -14,700.00 14,267.96 -11,500.00 2,649.73 -28,500.00 -13,891.11 -10,500.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -52,226.00 126,014.51 -31,601.00 -50,678.79 -43,768.00 -79,810.45 -79,295.00 145
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Assessment Districts
Account #646-5190 to 652-5190
Funding Source: Special Assessments
Budget Overview
The Special Maintenance and Benefit Assessment Districts (MAD/BAD) are responsible for maintaining public infrastructure and amenities within designated residential and commercial areas. These operations are funded through assessment revenues collected from property owners within the respective districts.
Services provided under this budget include:
• Street maintenance and storm drain system upkeep
• Utility services (water and electricity for streetlights and landscaped areas) • Street sweeping, mowing, and irrigation system repairs • Restroom cleaning and general park maintenance
• Vandalism and graffiti abatement
• Equipment and infrastructure repairs
• Tree trimming and general landscaping
Maintenance activities cover all MAD/BAD streets, open spaces, and the following park facilities:
• San Antonio Park (0.46 acres)
• Joe O. Ledesma Park (0.6 acres)
• Peverini Park (2.9 acres) – includes public restrooms • Santa Barbara Park (1.08 acres)
• Gabilan Pond Park (Miravale I stormwater detention basin – 3.8 acres) • Orchard Lane Park (3.7 acres) – includes a splash pad and restrooms • Parcel E Park (Vintage Estates Subdivision – 0.57 acres) • Landscape Areas – Along San Vicente Road and Orchard Lane FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Completed a citywide Crack Seal Project to preserve pavement integrity and extend the lifespan of streets within the assessment districts.
146
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 In addition to routine maintenance and operations, this fiscal year will include:
• Complete slurry seal and pavement striping improvements within designated MAD/BAD areas to extend pavement life, maintain roadway conditions, and improve safety. • Continue providing park attendant services at Orchard Lane Park to support Splash Pad operations, maintain public restroom access, and provide a clean and welcoming environment for park users.
147
8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 1 of 13
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 646 - VINEYARDS ASSMNT DIST
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
646-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 263,000.00 266,119.39 265,000.00 267,059.59 262,544.00 262,126.87 262,450.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 263,000.00 266,119.39 265,000.00 267,059.59 262,544.00 262,126.87 262,450.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
646-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 400.00 14,226.96 10,000.00 9,506.28 10,000.00 6,684.41 6,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 400.00 14,226.96 10,000.00 9,506.28 10,000.00 6,684.41 6,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 263,400.00 280,346.35 275,000.00 276,565.87 272,544.00 268,811.28 268,450.00 Revenue Total: 263,400.00 280,346.35 275,000.00 276,565.87 272,544.00 268,811.28 268,450.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
646-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 6,000.00 2,075.00 3,000.00 6,075.00 8,734.00 0.00 8,734.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 6,000.00 2,075.00 3,000.00 6,075.00 8,734.00 0.00 8,734.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service
646-0000-58125 INTEREST (VINEYARD) 62,093.76 62,093.76 55,234.00 55,234.38 47,950.00 47,950.00 40,100.00 646-0000-58225 PRINCIPAL (VINEYARD) 190,000.00 190,000.00 195,000.00 195,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 205,000.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service Total: 252,093.76 252,093.76 250,234.00 250,234.38 247,950.00 247,950.00 245,100.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
646-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,352.98 4,610.00 4,610.00 10,711.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,352.98 4,610.00 4,610.00 10,711.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 258,093.76 254,168.76 253,234.00 269,662.36 261,294.00 252,560.00 264,545.00 Expense Total: 258,093.76 254,168.76 253,234.00 269,662.36 261,294.00 252,560.00 264,545.00 Fund: 646 - VINEYARDS ASSMNT DIST Surplus (Deficit): 5,306.24 26,177.59 21,766.00 6,903.51 11,250.00 16,251.28 3,905.00 148
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 2 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 647 - RANCHO SAN VICENTE-CHISPA
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
647-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 106,635.00 106,368.42 109,834.00 109,151.04 113,130.00 113,307.75 116,524.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 106,635.00 106,368.42 109,834.00 109,151.04 113,130.00 113,307.75 116,524.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
647-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 2,000.00 16,193.14 2,000.00 18,983.44 10,000.00 17,329.51 10,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 2,000.00 16,193.14 2,000.00 18,983.44 10,000.00 17,329.51 10,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 108,635.00 122,561.56 111,834.00 128,134.48 123,130.00 130,637.26 126,524.00 Revenue Total: 108,635.00 122,561.56 111,834.00 128,134.48 123,130.00 130,637.26 126,524.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
647-0000-51100 SALARIES 0.00 920.41 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 0.88 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 4.45 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 0.00 134.30 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 0.00 153.71 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 13.79 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 0.00 289.92 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,996.08 0.00_____________________________ 3,176.61 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 1,517.46 0.00 2,996.08 0.00 3,176.61 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
647-0000-52049 PRINTING & ADVERTISING 500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 647-0000-52060 CITY ADMINISTRATION 29,007.58 0.00 29,878.00 0.00 30,774.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-52069 COUNTY COLLECTION FEE 1,305.00 0.00 1,305.00 0.00 1,305.00 0.00 1,305.00 647-0000-52070 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 647-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 0.00 166.42 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-52085 FUEL 0.00 1,593.00 0.00 116.54 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 0.00 2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 4,660.14 0.00 61.16 0.00_____________________________ 4,071.02 647-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 0.00 402.04 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 149
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 3 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
647-0000-52420 PARK ELECTRICAL CHARGES 1,329.35 0.00 1,369.00 0.00 1,410.00 0.00 1,453.00 647-0000-52422 STREET LIGHTING 2,708.61 718.09 2,790.00 1,126.37 2,874.00 7,350.66 2,960.00 647-0000-52430 PARK WATER CHARGES 3,323.36 4,645.30 3,423.00 3,892.92 3,526.00 4,520.16 3,632.00 647-0000-52431 PARKWAY WATER CHARGES 23,948.93 4,855.51 24,667.00 6,327.59 25,407.00 6,763.93 26,170.00 647-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 0.00 2.63 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 395.00 647-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 0.00 654.04 0.00 11.02 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 647-0000-52522 PARK MAINTENANCE 26,582.07 2,070.32 27,380.00 620.16 28,201.00 13,159.45 29,047.00 647-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 157.47 0.00 1,141.54 0.00_____________________________ 1,500.00 647-0000-52527 SOUND WALL MAINTENANCE 5,053.22 0.00 5,205.00 0.00 5,361.00 0.00 5,522.00 647-0000-52530 STREET LANDSCAPING 19,936.55 33,050.00 20,535.00 32,125.00 21,151.00 24,750.00 21,785.00 647-0000-52532 STREET SWEEPING 0.00 8,648.01 0.00 9,677.00 0.00_____________________________ 654.98 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 118,694.67 61,625.47 122,052.00 57,099.30 125,509.00 65,165.20 97,374.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
647-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 29,878.00 0.00 30,774.00 31,697.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 29,878.00 0.00 30,774.00 31,697.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 118,694.67 63,142.93 122,052.00 89,973.38 125,509.00 99,115.81 129,071.00 Expense Total: 118,694.67 63,142.93 122,052.00 89,973.38 125,509.00 99,115.81 129,071.00 Fund: 647 - RANCHO SAN VICENTE-CHISPA Surplus (Deficit): -10,059.67 59,418.63 -10,218.00 38,161.10 -2,379.00 31,521.45 -2,547.00 150
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 4 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 648 - DIAMOND RIDGE ASSMENT DIS
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
648-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 315,000.00 319,947.81 317,000.00 312,915.61 320,684.00 319,531.50 321,143.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 315,000.00 319,947.81 317,000.00 312,915.61 320,684.00 319,531.50 321,143.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
648-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 2,000.00 35,363.26 20,000.00 30,612.95 20,000.00 26,232.55 17,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 2,000.00 35,363.26 20,000.00 30,612.95 20,000.00 26,232.55 17,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 317,000.00 355,311.07 337,000.00 343,528.56 340,684.00 345,764.05 338,643.00 Revenue Total: 317,000.00 355,311.07 337,000.00 343,528.56 340,684.00 345,764.05 338,643.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
648-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 7,000.00 5,075.00 6,000.00 3,075.00 9,182.00 3,625.00 9,176.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 7,000.00 5,075.00 6,000.00 3,075.00 9,182.00 3,625.00 9,176.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service
648-0000-58120 INTEREST (DIAMOND RIDGE) 124,325.00 136,567.75 124,325.00 126,802.50 116,892.00 116,600.00 105,960.00 648-0000-58220 PRINCIPAL (DIAMOND RIDGE) 175,000.00 165,000.00 175,000.00 170,000.00 180,000.00 180,000.00 195,000.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service Total: 299,325.00 301,567.75 299,325.00 296,802.50 296,892.00 296,600.00 300,960.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
648-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,645.78 7,457.00 7,457.00 16,645.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,645.78 7,457.00 7,457.00 16,645.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 306,325.00 306,642.75 305,325.00 315,523.28 313,531.00 307,682.00 326,781.00 Expense Total: 306,325.00 306,642.75 305,325.00 315,523.28 313,531.00 307,682.00 326,781.00 Fund: 648 - DIAMOND RIDGE ASSMENT DIS Surplus (Deficit): 10,675.00 48,668.32 31,675.00 28,005.28 27,153.00 38,082.05 11,862.00 151
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 5 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 649 - DIAMOND RIDGE BAD-PH 1
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
649-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 85,955.00 84,592.38 88,176.00 88,237.83 103,464.00 102,882.69 109,052.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 85,955.00 84,592.38 88,176.00 88,237.83 103,464.00 102,882.69 109,052.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
649-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 2,000.00 24,203.61 2,000.00 24,977.37 15,000.00 23,053.52 10,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 2,000.00 24,203.61 2,000.00 24,977.37 15,000.00 23,053.52 10,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 87,955.00 108,795.99 90,176.00 113,215.20 118,464.00 125,936.21 119,052.00 Revenue Total: 87,955.00 108,795.99 90,176.00 113,215.20 118,464.00 125,936.21 119,052.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
649-0000-51100 SALARIES 0.00 620.72 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 3.34 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 0.00 91.76 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 0.00 109.20 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 9.02 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 0.00 159.39 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,730.23 0.00_____________________________ 1,834.89 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 993.78 0.00 1,730.23 0.00 1,834.89 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
649-0000-52049 PRINTING & ADVERTISING 1,284.72 0.00 1,323.00 0.00 1,363.00 0.00 1,404.00 649-0000-52060 CITY ADMINISTRATION 26,035.11 0.00 26,816.00 0.00 27,621.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52069 COUNTY COLLECTION FEE 5,205.00 749.44 5,205.00 767.32 5,205.00 787.90 5,205.00 649-0000-52070 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 649-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 0.00 107.10 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52085 FUEL 0.00 798.94 0.00 65.70 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 0.00 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52120 CONTINGENCY 2,507.98 0.00 2,583.00 0.00 2,661.00 0.00 2,741.00 649-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 6,660.14 0.00 4,061.16 0.00_____________________________ 4,071.02 152
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 6 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
649-0000-52210 ENGINEERING 1,317.17 0.00 1,357.00 0.00 1,397.00 0.00 1,439.00 649-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 0.00 178.01 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 0.00 2.63 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52519 MAINTENANCE 0.00 132.20 289,001.00 6,713.07 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 0.00 405.19 0.00 16.83 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52523 PERCOLATION POND 6,583.43 0.00 6,781.00 0.00 6,984.00 0.00 7,194.00 649-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 147.30 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 649-0000-52529 STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE 3,260.06 0.00 3,358.00 0.00 3,459.00 2,565.00 3,562.00 649-0000-52532 STREET SWEEPING 13,792.58 8,648.01 14,206.00 9,677.00 14,633.00 1,524.40 15,072.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 64,986.05 17,830.46 355,630.00 23,301.08 68,323.00 10,948.32 41,617.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
649-0000-57000 CAPITAL PROJECTS 0.00 151.18 0.00 91,701.49 70,000.00 22,619.44 680,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 151.18 0.00 91,701.49 70,000.00 22,619.44 680,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
649-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,816.00 0.00 27,621.00 28,449.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 26,816.00 0.00 27,621.00 28,449.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 64,986.05 18,975.42 355,630.00 143,548.80 138,323.00 63,023.65 750,066.00 Expense Total: 64,986.05 18,975.42 355,630.00 143,548.80 138,323.00 63,023.65 750,066.00 Fund: 649 - DIAMOND RIDGE BAD-PH 1 Surplus (Deficit): 22,968.95 89,820.57 -265,454.00 -30,333.60 -19,859.00 62,912.56 -631,014.00 153
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 7 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 650 - DIAMOND RIDGE PARKS
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
650-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 162,410.00 158,493.98 163,676.00 163,978.84 166,966.00 166,131.98 173,306.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 162,410.00 158,493.98 163,676.00 163,978.84 166,966.00 166,131.98 173,306.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
650-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 150.00 13,932.77 150.00 18,550.08 10,000.00 17,873.93 10,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 150.00 13,932.77 150.00 18,550.08 10,000.00 17,873.93 10,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 162,560.00 172,426.75 163,826.00 182,528.92 176,966.00 184,005.91 183,306.00 Revenue Total: 162,560.00 172,426.75 163,826.00 182,528.92 176,966.00 184,005.91 183,306.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
650-0000-51100 SALARIES 0.00 592.42 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 3.34 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 0.00 87.39 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 0.00 103.79 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 8.63 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 0.00 159.39 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,247.35 0.00_____________________________ 2,382.21 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 955.31 0.00 2,247.35 0.00 2,382.21 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
650-0000-52049 PRINTING & ADVERTISING 645.20 0.00 665.00 0.00 684.00 0.00 705.00 650-0000-52060 CITY ADMINISTRATION 26,856.63 0.00 27,662.00 0.00 28,492.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-52069 COUNTY COLLECTION FEE 5,205.00 0.00 5,205.00 0.00 5,205.00 0.00 5,205.00 650-0000-52070 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 650-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 0.00 88.02 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-52085 FUEL 0.00 1,159.76 0.00 83.08 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 0.00 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 6,660.14 0.00 4,061.50 0.00_____________________________ 4,071.02 650-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 0.00 291.29 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 154
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 8 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
650-0000-52421 PARK/LANDSCAPE ELECTRICAL … 658.59 627.50 652.00 1,022.51 672.00 5,102.00 692.00 650-0000-52422 STREET LIGHTING 626.93 0.00 621.00 361.29 640.00 675.00 659.00 650-0000-52430 PARK WATER CHARGES 6,708.82 37,764.93 6,644.00 33,720.84 6,844.00 34,969.76 7,049.00 650-0000-52432 STREET LANDSCAPE WATER CH… 4,607.67 0.00 4,563.00 0.00 4,700.00 600.00 4,841.00 650-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 0.00 39.69 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 238.05 650-0000-52519 MAINTENANCE 15,134.10 13,572.15 15,588.00 38,560.37 16,056.00 63,135.77 16,537.00 650-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 0.00 437.13 0.00 7.67 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 650-0000-52524 PLANTER WALL MAINTENANCE 1,843.07 0.00 1,825.00 0.00 1,880.00 0.00 1,937.00 650-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 699.71 0.00 10.47 0.00_____________________________ 480.45 650-0000-52528 SOUND WALL RESERVE 1,448.65 0.00 1,435.00 0.00 1,478.00 0.00 1,522.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 68,734.66 61,341.82 69,860.00 79,827.73 71,651.00 111,272.05 44,147.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
650-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
650-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 27,662.00 0.00 28,492.00 29,347.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 27,662.00 0.00 28,492.00 29,347.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 68,734.66 62,297.13 69,860.00 109,737.08 71,651.00 142,146.26 88,494.00 Expense Total: 68,734.66 62,297.13 69,860.00 109,737.08 71,651.00 142,146.26 88,494.00 Fund: 650 - DIAMOND RIDGE PARKS Surplus (Deficit): 93,825.34 110,129.62 93,966.00 72,791.84 105,315.00 41,859.65 94,812.00 155
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 9 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 651 - MIRAVALE/ORCHARD LANDSCAP
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
651-0000-48026 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 685.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 685.00 0.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
651-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 415,203.00 328,416.30 406,029.00 169,870.52 366,709.00 380,867.89 390,673.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 415,203.00 328,416.30 406,029.00 169,870.52 366,709.00 380,867.89 390,673.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
651-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 2,500.00 55,685.86 2,500.00 58,077.36 30,000.00 46,678.32 30,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 2,500.00 55,685.86 2,500.00 58,077.36 30,000.00 46,678.32 30,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 417,703.00 384,102.16 408,529.00 227,947.88 396,709.00 428,231.21 420,673.00 Revenue Total: 417,703.00 384,102.16 408,529.00 227,947.88 396,709.00 428,231.21 420,673.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
651-0000-51100 SALARIES 0.00 785.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 0.61 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 3.90 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 0.00 115.18 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 0.00 133.68 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 11.64 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 0.00 228.10 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,703.70 0.00_____________________________ 2,866.54 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 1,278.11 0.00 2,703.70 0.00 2,866.54 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
651-0000-52046 GRAFFITI REMOVAL SUPPLIES 20,900.85 0.00 21,528.00 1,395.00 22,174.00 0.00 22,839.00 651-0000-52049 PRINTING & ADVERTISING 628.42 0.00 647.00 0.00 667.00 151.64 687.00 651-0000-52060 CITY ADMINISTRATION 28,347.76 0.00 29,198.00 0.00 30,074.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-52069 COUNTY COLLECTION FEE 3,673.18 1,715.92 3,673.00 1,968.10 3,673.00 216.86 3,673.00 651-0000-52070 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 5,281.84 0.00 5,282.00 2,000.00 5,282.00 2,000.00 5,282.00 651-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 0.00 153.14 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 156
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 10 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
651-0000-52085 FUEL 0.00 1,584.24 0.00 113.61 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 0.00 2.50 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 5,793.68 0.00 1,444.94 0.00_____________________________ 1,658.93 651-0000-52400 UTILITIES 0.00 250.97 0.00 8,092.36 0.00_____________________________ 20,999.26 651-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 0.00 393.81 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-52422 STREET LIGHTING 70,379.74 10,283.98 72,491.00 7,697.25 74,666.00 2,281.64 76,906.00 651-0000-52516 LANDSCAPE MAINT. (EASEMEN… 145,700.30 164,386.17 150,071.00 202,393.50 154,573.00 199,252.85 159,211.00 651-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 0.00 2.63 0.00 13.10 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 0.00 608.21 0.00 10.30 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 651-0000-52522 PARK MAINTENANCE 101,100.00 53,356.57 101,100.00 58,839.27 101,100.00 66,488.54 101,100.00 651-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 162.92 0.00 54.30 0.00_____________________________ 1,515.29 651-0000-52532 STREET SWEEPING 0.00 8,647.99 0.00 9,677.12 0.00_____________________________ 3,045.94 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 376,012.09 247,342.73 383,990.00 293,698.85 392,209.00 297,610.95 369,698.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
651-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 29,198.00 0.00 30,074.00 30,976.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 29,198.00 0.00 30,074.00 30,976.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 376,012.09 248,620.84 383,990.00 325,600.55 392,209.00 330,551.49 400,674.00 Expense Total: 376,012.09 248,620.84 383,990.00 325,600.55 392,209.00 330,551.49 400,674.00 Fund: 651 - MIRAVALE/ORCHARD LANDSCAP Surplus (Deficit): 41,690.91 135,481.32 24,539.00 -97,652.67 4,500.00 97,679.72 19,999.00 157
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 11 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 652 - MIRAVALE/ORCHARD BENEFIT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
652-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 139,920.00 151,235.91 156,099.00 341,766.21 173,400.00 184,182.24 189,392.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 139,920.00 151,235.91 156,099.00 341,766.21 173,400.00 184,182.24 189,392.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
652-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 475.00 21,678.60 475.00 31,184.31 20,000.00 36,198.73 20,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 475.00 21,678.60 475.00 31,184.31 20,000.00 36,198.73 20,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 140,395.00 172,914.51 156,574.00 372,950.52 193,400.00 220,380.97 209,392.00 Revenue Total: 140,395.00 172,914.51 156,574.00 372,950.52 193,400.00 220,380.97 209,392.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
652-0000-51100 SALARIES 0.00 502.87 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 860.68 652-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 2.92 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 0.00 73.84 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 66.25 652-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 0.00 87.96 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 7.38 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 0.00 143.58 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,871.26 0.00_____________________________ 1,983.54 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 818.90 0.00 1,871.26 0.00 2,910.47 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
652-0000-52049 PRINTING & ADVERTISING 624.26 0.00 643.00 0.00 680.00 0.00 700.00 652-0000-52060 CITY ADMINISTRATION 27,414.32 0.00 28,237.00 0.00 29,866.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52069 COUNTY COLLECTION FEE 3,661.74 0.00 3,662.00 0.00 3,662.00 0.00 3,662.00 652-0000-52070 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION 5,281.84 0.00 5,282.00 2,000.00 5,282.00 2,000.00 5,282.00 652-0000-52080 FLEET SERVICES 0.00 68.39 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52085 FUEL 0.00 680.61 0.00 53.03 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52091 TRAVEL, MEETINGS & TRAINING 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 4,660.02 0.00 64.59 0.00_____________________________ 71.03 652-0000-52210 ENGINEERING 1,357.13 3.00 1,398.00 0.00 1,478.00 0.00 1,523.00 158
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 12 of 13
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
652-0000-52415 CELLULAR PHONE 0.00 162.83 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52510 DETENTION BASIN MAINTENA… 3,651.90 0.00 3,761.00 0.00 3,978.00 0.00 4,098.00 652-0000-52517 BRYANT CANYON CHANNEL 5,413.55 0.00 5,576.00 0.00 5,898.00 0.00 6,075.00 652-0000-52518 FACILITIES EXPENSE 0.00 1.31 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52520 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS 0.00 348.92 0.00 5.95 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52525 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUP… 0.00 76.24 243,369.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 652-0000-52529 STORM DRAIN MAINTENANCE 4,172.54 0.00 4,298.00 0.00 4,546.00 0.00 4,682.00 652-0000-52532 STREET SWEEPING 10,686.02 0.00 11,007.00 0.00 11,642.00 0.00 11,991.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 62,263.30 6,002.32 307,233.00 2,123.57 67,032.00 2,071.03 38,013.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
652-0000-57000 CAPITAL PROJECTS 0.00 127.30 0.00 77,222.26 30,000.00 19,797.25 833,677.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 127.30 0.00 77,222.26 30,000.00 19,797.25 833,677.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
652-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 28,237.00 0.00 29,866.00 30,762.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 28,237.00 0.00 29,866.00 30,762.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 62,263.30 6,948.52 307,233.00 109,454.09 97,032.00 54,644.75 902,452.00 Expense Total: 62,263.30 6,948.52 307,233.00 109,454.09 97,032.00 54,644.75 902,452.00 Fund: 652 - MIRAVALE/ORCHARD BENEFIT Surplus (Deficit): 78,131.70 165,965.99 -150,659.00 263,496.43 96,368.00 165,736.22 -693,060.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 242,538.47 635,662.04 -254,385.00 281,371.89 222,348.00 454,042.93 -1,196,043.00 159
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:28:29 PM Page 13 of 13
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
646 - VINEYARDS ASSMNT DIST 5,306.24 26,177.59 21,766.00 6,903.51 11,250.00 16,251.28 3,905.00 647 - RANCHO SAN VICENTE-CHISPA -10,059.67 59,418.63 -10,218.00 38,161.10 -2,379.00 31,521.45 -2,547.00 648 - DIAMOND RIDGE ASSMENT DIS 10,675.00 48,668.32 31,675.00 28,005.28 27,153.00 38,082.05 11,862.00 649 - DIAMOND RIDGE BAD-PH 1 22,968.95 89,820.57 -265,454.00 -30,333.60 -19,859.00 62,912.56 -631,014.00 650 - DIAMOND RIDGE PARKS 93,825.34 110,129.62 93,966.00 72,791.84 105,315.00 41,859.65 94,812.00 651 - MIRAVALE/ORCHARD LANDSCAP 41,690.91 135,481.32 24,539.00 -97,652.67 4,500.00 97,679.72 19,999.00 652 - MIRAVALE/ORCHARD BENEFIT 78,131.70 165,965.99 -150,659.00 263,496.43 96,368.00 165,736.22 -693,060.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 242,538.47 635,662.04 -254,385.00 281,371.89 222,348.00 454,042.93 -1,196,043.00 160
FY 2026-27 BUDGET NARRATIVE
Name of Activity: Impact Fees
Account #770-0000 to 776-0000
Funding Source: Impact Fees
Budget Overview
Development impact fees are one-time fees charged to new development to help fund the public infrastructure and facilities needed to accommodate community growth. These fees help ensure that new development pays its proportionate share of growth-related capital costs, rather than shifting those costs to existing residents and businesses.
The City of Soledad collects development impact fees to support eligible capital improvements necessary to serve new development. Depending on the specific fee, revenues may help fund improvements to streets and transportation infrastructure, parks and recreational facilities, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, public safety facilities, and other infrastructure needed to support a growing community.
Impact fee revenues are restricted and may only be used for eligible growth-related capital improvements consistent with the purpose for which each fee was collected. They generally cannot be used to fund routine City operations or ongoing maintenance. The City must administer and expend these funds in accordance with its adopted impact fee program and applicable state law, ensuring a reasonable relationship between new development and the facilities funded through the fees.
FY 2025-26 Budget Accomplishments
• Acquired adjacent property at 1232 Monterey Street to expand Vosti Park. • Completed and the Council adopted the Toledo Basin (Gabilan Pond Park) Conceptual Design
Performance Objectives/Projects to be Delivered in FY 2026-27 • Update the City’s Development Impact Fee Study to ensure that new development pays its appropriate share of growth-related infrastructure and facility costs, including development within the Miramonte Specific Plan area.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of City Hall facilities to evaluate existing conditions, space needs, and improvements necessary to accommodate future organizational and community growth.
161
• Pursue grant funding for improvements to Chester Aaroe Park, including development of currently underutilized areas and the addition of new recreational amenities to better serve the community.
162
8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 1 of 10
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 770 - PARK IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
770-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 645,190.00 149,311.80 400,000.00 11,809.49 200,000.00 41,801.33 40,000.00 770-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 3,000.00 16,289.03 6,000.00 17,202.20 10,000.00 8,822.11 7,500.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 648,190.00 165,600.83 406,000.00 29,011.69 210,000.00 50,623.44 47,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 648,190.00 165,600.83 406,000.00 29,011.69 210,000.00 50,623.44 47,500.00 Revenue Total: 648,190.00 165,600.83 406,000.00 29,011.69 210,000.00 50,623.44 47,500.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
770-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 38,665.08 0.00_____________________________ 5,039.47 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 38,665.08 0.00 5,039.47 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
770-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 99,174.44 370,000.00 235,910.23 455,000.00 342,719.04 20,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 99,174.44 370,000.00 235,910.23 455,000.00 342,719.04 20,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
770-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 19,356.00 0.00 12,000.00 354.28 6,000.00 1,254.04 6,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 19,356.00 0.00 12,000.00 354.28 6,000.00 1,254.04 6,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 19,356.00 99,174.44 382,000.00 274,929.59 461,000.00 349,012.55 26,000.00 Expense Total: 19,356.00 99,174.44 382,000.00 274,929.59 461,000.00 349,012.55 26,000.00 Fund: 770 - PARK IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 628,834.00 66,426.39 24,000.00 -245,917.90 -251,000.00 -298,389.11 21,500.00 163
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 2 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 771 - POLICE IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
771-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 0.00 7,104.55 6,500.00 177.85 6,500.00 0.00 5,000.00 771-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 1,136.93 750.00 1,365.35 750.00 1,176.41 750.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 0.00 8,241.48 7,250.00 1,543.20 7,250.00 1,176.41 5,750.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 8,241.48 7,250.00 1,543.20 7,250.00 1,176.41 5,750.00 Revenue Total: 0.00 8,241.48 7,250.00 1,543.20 7,250.00 1,176.41 5,750.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
771-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 265.47 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 265.47 0.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
771-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 195.00 5.34 195.00 0.00 150.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 195.00 5.34 195.00 0.00 150.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 0.00 195.00 5.34 195.00 265.47 150.00 Expense Total: 0.00 0.00 195.00 5.34 195.00 265.47 150.00 Fund: 771 - POLICE IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 8,241.48 7,055.00 1,537.86 7,055.00 910.94 5,600.00 164
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 3 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 772 - FIRE IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
772-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 30,000.00 40,239.60 40,000.00 2,159.70 40,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 772-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 1,500.00 15,566.35 12,000.00 16,936.45 12,000.00 7,659.39 6,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 31,500.00 55,805.95 52,000.00 19,096.15 52,000.00 7,659.39 16,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 31,500.00 55,805.95 52,000.00 19,096.15 52,000.00 7,659.39 16,000.00 Revenue Total: 31,500.00 55,805.95 52,000.00 19,096.15 52,000.00 7,659.39 16,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
772-0000-52030 ORDINANCE & PUBLISHINGS 0.00 0.00 0.00 159.04 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 772-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 50,442.09 0.00_____________________________ 265.47 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 50,601.13 0.00 265.47 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
772-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 0.00 0.00 353,795.42 125,000.00_____________________________ 111,832.76 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 353,795.42 125,000.00 111,832.76 0.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
772-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 900.00 0.00 1,200.00 64.80 1,200.00 0.00 300.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 900.00 0.00 1,200.00 64.80 1,200.00 0.00 300.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 900.00 0.00 1,200.00 404,461.35 126,200.00 112,098.23 300.00 Expense Total: 900.00 0.00 1,200.00 404,461.35 126,200.00 112,098.23 300.00 Fund: 772 - FIRE IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 30,600.00 55,805.95 50,800.00 -385,365.20 -74,200.00 -104,438.84 15,700.00 165
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 4 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 773 - GENERAL GOV. IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
773-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 392,665.00 108,831.17 200,000.00 32,649.15 200,000.00 62,346.53 60,000.00 773-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 500.00 20,610.59 15,000.00 24,044.83 15,000.00 23,114.23 12,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 393,165.00 129,441.76 215,000.00 56,693.98 215,000.00 85,460.76 72,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 393,165.00 129,441.76 215,000.00 56,693.98 215,000.00 85,460.76 72,000.00 Revenue Total: 393,165.00 129,441.76 215,000.00 56,693.98 215,000.00 85,460.76 72,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
773-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,721.67 0.00 12,143.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,721.67 0.00 12,143.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
773-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
773-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 11,780.00 0.00 6,000.00 979.47 6,000.00 1,870.40 1,800.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 11,780.00 0.00 6,000.00 979.47 6,000.00 1,870.40 1,800.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 61,780.00 0.00 6,000.00 10,701.14 6,000.00 14,013.87 104,550.00 Expense Total: 61,780.00 0.00 6,000.00 10,701.14 6,000.00 14,013.87 104,550.00 Fund: 773 - GENERAL GOV. IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 331,385.00 129,441.76 209,000.00 45,992.84 209,000.00 71,446.89 -32,550.00 166
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 5 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 774 - TRANSPORTATION IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
774-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 489,120.00 243,738.78 300,000.00 127,419.24 300,000.00 113,223.13 100,000.00 774-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 2,000.00 50,479.22 35,000.00 57,668.49 35,000.00 54,535.06 35,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 491,120.00 294,218.00 335,000.00 185,087.73 335,000.00 167,758.19 135,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 491,120.00 294,218.00 335,000.00 185,087.73 335,000.00 167,758.19 135,000.00 Revenue Total: 491,120.00 294,218.00 335,000.00 185,087.73 335,000.00 167,758.19 135,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
774-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 11,050.00 53,025.75 25,000.00 36,981.67 25,000.00 3,023.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 11,050.00 53,025.75 25,000.00 36,981.67 25,000.00 3,023.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
774-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
774-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 14,674.00 0.00 9,000.00 3,822.58 9,000.00 3,396.69 3,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 14,674.00 0.00 9,000.00 3,822.58 9,000.00 3,396.69 3,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 25,724.00 53,025.75 184,000.00 40,804.25 184,000.00 6,420.16 55,750.00 Expense Total: 25,724.00 53,025.75 184,000.00 40,804.25 184,000.00 6,420.16 55,750.00 Fund: 774 - TRANSPORTATION IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 465,396.00 241,192.25 151,000.00 144,283.48 151,000.00 161,338.03 79,250.00 167
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 6 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 775 - STORM DRAIN IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
775-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 165,430.00 158,426.65 165,000.00 20,098.54 165,000.00 102,664.89 100,000.00 775-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 10,685.86 8,500.00 870.32 8,500.00 3,610.32 2,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 165,430.00 169,112.51 173,500.00 20,968.86 173,500.00 106,275.21 102,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 165,430.00 169,112.51 173,500.00 20,968.86 173,500.00 106,275.21 102,000.00 Revenue Total: 165,430.00 169,112.51 173,500.00 20,968.86 173,500.00 106,275.21 102,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
775-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,406.67 0.00 3,023.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 11,406.67 0.00 3,023.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service
775-0000-58100 INTEREST 0.00 3,058.46 0.00 152.70 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service Total: 0.00 3,058.46 0.00 152.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
775-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 4,963.00 0.00 4,950.00 602.96 4,950.00 3,079.95 3,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 4,963.00 0.00 4,950.00 602.96 4,950.00 3,079.95 3,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 4,963.00 3,058.46 4,950.00 12,162.33 4,950.00 6,103.42 5,750.00 Expense Total: 4,963.00 3,058.46 4,950.00 12,162.33 4,950.00 6,103.42 5,750.00 Fund: 775 - STORM DRAIN IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 160,467.00 166,054.05 168,550.00 8,806.53 168,550.00 100,171.79 96,250.00 168
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 7 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 776 - PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
776-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 122,565.00 18,610.64 70,000.00 11,336.93 70,000.00 50,954.43 50,000.00 776-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 5,146.50 4,000.00 5,785.43 4,000.00 6,775.68 3,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 122,565.00 23,757.14 74,000.00 17,122.36 74,000.00 57,730.11 53,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 122,565.00 23,757.14 74,000.00 17,122.36 74,000.00 57,730.11 53,000.00 Revenue Total: 122,565.00 23,757.14 74,000.00 17,122.36 74,000.00 57,730.11 53,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
776-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
776-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 3,677.00 0.00 2,100.00 340.11 2,100.00 1,528.63 1,500.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 3,677.00 0.00 2,100.00 340.11 2,100.00 1,528.63 1,500.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 3,677.00 0.00 2,100.00 340.11 2,100.00 1,528.63 4,250.00 Expense Total: 3,677.00 0.00 2,100.00 340.11 2,100.00 1,528.63 4,250.00 Fund: 776 - PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 118,888.00 23,757.14 71,900.00 16,782.25 71,900.00 56,201.48 48,750.00 169
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 8 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 779 - WATER IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
779-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 224,865.00 229,900.26 225,000.00 23,428.06 225,000.00 111,932.24 100,000.00 779-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 600.00 113,006.18 85,000.00 123,052.72 85,000.00 108,691.02 70,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 225,465.00 342,906.44 310,000.00 146,480.78 310,000.00 220,623.26 170,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 225,465.00 342,906.44 310,000.00 146,480.78 310,000.00 220,623.26 170,000.00 Revenue Total: 225,465.00 342,906.44 310,000.00 146,480.78 310,000.00 220,623.26 170,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
779-0000-52136 FACILITIES MASTER PLAN 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,872.00 0.00_____________________________ 8,460.00 779-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,721.67 0.00 3,023.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 35,593.67 0.00 11,483.47 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
779-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 24,680.73 0.00 12,580.98 0.00_____________________________ 3,282.81 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 24,680.73 0.00 12,580.98 0.00 3,282.81 0.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
779-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 6,746.00 0.00 6,750.00 702.84 6,750.00 3,357.97 3,000.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 6,746.00 0.00 6,750.00 702.84 6,750.00 3,357.97 3,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 6,746.00 24,680.73 6,750.00 48,877.49 6,750.00 18,124.25 5,750.00 Expense Total: 6,746.00 24,680.73 6,750.00 48,877.49 6,750.00 18,124.25 5,750.00 Fund: 779 - WATER IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 218,719.00 318,225.71 303,250.00 97,603.29 303,250.00 202,499.01 164,250.00 170
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 9 of 10
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 780 - WASTEWATER IMPACT
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
780-0000-48100 IMPACT FEES 245,965.00 105,553.80 245,000.00 21,294.87 245,000.00 81,068.71 80,000.00 780-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 1,000.00 17,836.62 12,500.00 21,181.24 12,500.00 21,010.40 10,000.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 246,965.00 123,390.42 257,500.00 42,476.11 257,500.00 102,079.11 90,000.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 246,965.00 123,390.42 257,500.00 42,476.11 257,500.00 102,079.11 90,000.00 Revenue Total: 246,965.00 123,390.42 257,500.00 42,476.11 257,500.00 102,079.11 90,000.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
780-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 0.00 9,795.25 0.00 9,721.65 0.00 3,023.46 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 0.00 9,795.25 0.00 9,721.65 0.00 3,023.46 2,750.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
780-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 7,379.00 0.00 7,350.00 638.85 7,350.00 2,432.06 2,400.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 7,379.00 0.00 7,350.00 638.85 7,350.00 2,432.06 2,400.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 7,379.00 9,795.25 7,350.00 10,360.50 7,350.00 5,455.52 5,150.00 Expense Total: 7,379.00 9,795.25 7,350.00 10,360.50 7,350.00 5,455.52 5,150.00 Fund: 780 - WASTEWATER IMPACT Surplus (Deficit): 239,586.00 113,595.17 250,150.00 32,115.61 250,150.00 96,623.59 84,850.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 2,193,875.00 1,122,739.90 1,235,705.00 -284,161.24 835,705.00 286,363.78 483,600.00 171
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:42:38 PM Page 10 of 10
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
770 - PARK IMPACT 628,834.00 66,426.39 24,000.00 -245,917.90 -251,000.00 -298,389.11 21,500.00 771 - POLICE IMPACT 0.00 8,241.48 7,055.00 1,537.86 7,055.00 910.94 5,600.00 772 - FIRE IMPACT 30,600.00 55,805.95 50,800.00 -385,365.20 -74,200.00 -104,438.84 15,700.00 773 - GENERAL GOV. IMPACT 331,385.00 129,441.76 209,000.00 45,992.84 209,000.00 71,446.89 -32,550.00 774 - TRANSPORTATION IMPACT 465,396.00 241,192.25 151,000.00 144,283.48 151,000.00 161,338.03 79,250.00 775 - STORM DRAIN IMPACT 160,467.00 166,054.05 168,550.00 8,806.53 168,550.00 100,171.79 96,250.00 776 - PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT 118,888.00 23,757.14 71,900.00 16,782.25 71,900.00 56,201.48 48,750.00 779 - WATER IMPACT 218,719.00 318,225.71 303,250.00 97,603.29 303,250.00 202,499.01 164,250.00 780 - WASTEWATER IMPACT 239,586.00 113,595.17 250,150.00 32,115.61 250,150.00 96,623.59 84,850.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): 2,193,875.00 1,122,739.90 1,235,705.00 -284,161.24 835,705.00 286,363.78 483,600.00 172
8/10/2026 12:44:11 PM Page 1 of 5
Budget Worksheet
Soledad, CA Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 516 - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
516-0000-48050 SALE OF PROPERTY 0.00 0.00 0.00 241,908.57 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 241,908.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes
516-0000-40100 PROPERTY TAX - SECURED 1,143,095.00 1,241,084.00 1,229,258.00 1,247,962.00 1,235,000.00 1,247,583.00 1,234,289.00 RevCategory: 40 - Property Taxes Total: 1,143,095.00 1,241,084.00 1,229,258.00 1,247,962.00 1,235,000.00 1,247,583.00 1,234,289.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
516-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 2,500.00 37,279.78 0.00 54,408.87 0.00_____________________________ 47,987.01 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 2,500.00 37,279.78 0.00 54,408.87 0.00 47,987.01 0.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 1,145,595.00 1,278,363.78 1,229,258.00 1,544,279.44 1,235,000.00 1,295,570.01 1,234,289.00 Revenue Total: 1,145,595.00 1,278,363.78 1,229,258.00 1,544,279.44 1,235,000.00 1,295,570.01 1,234,289.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
516-0000-51310 WORKERS COMP 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,022.61 0.00_____________________________ 2,143.99 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,022.61 0.00 2,143.99 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
516-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 15,100.00 9,408.00 22,120.00 237,282.00 6,250.00 7,400.00 6,400.00 516-0000-52215 ATTORNEY SERVICES 0.00 2,502.00 0.00 72.00 0.00_____________________________ 36.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 15,100.00 11,910.00 22,120.00 237,354.00 6,250.00 7,436.00 6,400.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service
516-0000-58110 INTEREST 2016 A 64,825.00 0.00 43,063.00 0.00 33,875.00 33,875.00 24,500.00 516-0000-58115 INTEREST 2016 B 241,344.00 282,492.70 214,075.00 253,118.24 198,375.00 198,375.00 181,394.00 516-0000-58210 PRINCIPAL 2016 A 340,000.00 0.00 365,000.00 0.00 370,000.00 0.00 380,000.00 516-0000-58215 PRINCIPAL 2016 B 560,000.00 0.00 585,000.00 0.00 610,000.00 0.00 625,000.00 ExpCategory: 58 - Debt Service Total: 1,206,169.00 282,492.70 1,207,138.00 253,118.24 1,212,250.00 232,250.00 1,210,894.00 173
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:44:11 PM Page 2 of 5
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out
516-0000-59000 TRANSFER OUT 0.00 0.00 0.00 50,042.51 16,500.00 16,500.00 16,995.00 ExpCategory: 59 - Transfers Out Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 50,042.51 16,500.00 16,500.00 16,995.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 1,221,269.00 294,402.70 1,229,258.00 542,537.36 1,235,000.00 258,329.99 1,234,289.00 Expense Total: 1,221,269.00 294,402.70 1,229,258.00 542,537.36 1,235,000.00 258,329.99 1,234,289.00 Fund: 516 - SUCCESSOR AGENCY Surplus (Deficit): -75,674.00 983,961.08 0.00 1,001,742.08 0.00 1,037,240.02 0.00 174
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:44:11 PM Page 3 of 5
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
Fund: 531 - LOW AND MOD ASSET FUND
Revenue
Department: 0000 - 0000
RevCategory: 00 - 00
531-0000-47120 PROGRAM INCOME 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 575,000.00_____________________________ 71,179.00 531-0000-49000 TRANSFER IN 0.00 0.00 0.00 34,022.51 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 RevCategory: 00 - 00 Total: 0.00 0.00 0.00 34,022.51 575,000.00 71,179.00 0.00 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue
531-0000-48410 INTEREST REVENUE 0.00 35,451.70 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 733.07 RevCategory: 48 - Other Revenue Total: 0.00 35,451.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 733.07 0.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 0.00 35,451.70 0.00 34,022.51 575,000.00 71,912.07 0.00 Revenue Total: 0.00 35,451.70 0.00 34,022.51 575,000.00 71,912.07 0.00 Expense
Department: 0000 - 0000
ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits
531-0000-51100 SALARIES 19,624.00 19,240.89 0.00 19,748.51 0.00_____________________________ 841.14 531-0000-51130 OVERTIME 0.00 419.87 0.00 750.92 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 531-0000-51140 CERTIFICATES 0.00 8.31 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 531-0000-51200 SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE 1,501.00 1,464.50 0.00 1,588.77 0.00_____________________________ 62.56 531-0000-51210 PERS-PENSION 3,925.00 1,369.52 0.00 1,451.90 0.00_____________________________ 65.72 531-0000-51220 BENEFITS 0.00 0.00 0.00 89.32 0.00_____________________________ 6.13 531-0000-51230 INSURANCE-MED,DEN,VISION 981.00 771.61 0.00 570.91 0.00_____________________________ 58.30 531-0000-51265 LTD & AD&D 127.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 531-0000-51267 LIFE, AD&D, LTD 0.00 113.97 0.00 36.59 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 51 - Salaries & Benefits Total: 26,158.00 23,388.67 0.00 24,236.92 0.00 1,033.85 0.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies
531-0000-52200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/FEES 7,500.00 0.00 7,500.00 2,204.24 7,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 ExpCategory: 52 - Services & Supplies Total: 7,500.00 0.00 7,500.00 2,204.24 7,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 175
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:44:11 PM Page 4 of 5
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Activity
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Budget
2026-2027
2026-2027
Defined Budgets
ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay
531-0000-57000 CAPITAL OUTLAY - IMPROVEM… 0.00 1,403,191.85 0.00 0.00 0.00_____________________________ 0.00 ExpCategory: 57 - Capital Outlay Total: 0.00 1,403,191.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Department: 0000 - 0000 Total: 33,658.00 1,426,580.52 7,500.00 26,441.16 7,500.00 1,033.85 2,500.00 Expense Total: 33,658.00 1,426,580.52 7,500.00 26,441.16 7,500.00 1,033.85 2,500.00 Fund: 531 - LOW AND MOD ASSET FUND Surplus (Deficit): -33,658.00 -1,391,128.82 -7,500.00 7,581.35 567,500.00 70,878.22 -2,500.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -109,332.00 -407,167.74 -7,500.00 1,009,323.43 567,500.00 1,108,118.24 -2,500.00 176
Budget Worksheet For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026 8/10/2026 12:44:11 PM Page 5 of 5
Fund Summary
Fund
2025-2026
YTD Activity
2025-2026
Total Budget
2024-2025
Total Budget
2023-2024
Total Budget
Defined Budgets
2024-2025
Total Activity
2023-2024
Total Activity
2026-2027
2026-2027
516 - SUCCESSOR AGENCY -75,674.00 983,961.08 0.00 1,001,742.08 0.00 1,037,240.02 0.00 531 - LOW AND MOD ASSET FUND -33,658.00 -1,391,128.82 -7,500.00 7,581.35 567,500.00 70,878.22 -2,500.00 Report Surplus (Deficit): -109,332.00 -407,167.74 -7,500.00 1,009,323.43 567,500.00 1,108,118.24 -2,500.00 177
CIP
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269