Yountville Town Council Vision Statement
To maintain a safe and healthy town that respects its history and natural environment while creating an exceptional quality of life for residents by providing value through amenities and services and promoting sustainable businesses and economic development.
Department Overview
The Town of Yountville was established on February 4, 1965 and is classified as a General Law City under the California Government Code.
Yountville is governed by a five-member Town Council and works under the Council/Manager style of government, which combines the locally elected Council's policy leadership experience with a professionally appointed Town Manager who supervises the organization's daily operations. The Town Council is the policy-making body, with final responsibility for the delivery of all programs and Town services to the residents of Yountville. All ordinances, resolutions, and important contracts must be approved by the Council, which also changes and approves the budget and hires the Town Manager and Town Attorney. To learn more about the Yountville Town Council please visit the Town of Yountville website.
Biennial Budget Goals and Objectives
Actively participate on various local and regional committees and boards representing Town interests.
Provide oversight and direction to staff in implementing Town Council priorities.
Adopt a balanced budget.
Budget Insights
$20,000 of the Meetings & Training budget is for the Town Council Planning Retreat to be held in Fiscal Year 2026/2027. Meetings & Training also includes budget for Employee Appreciation activities.
Town Council/Mayor Department Expenditures
Personnel
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Salaries - Part Time $46,262 $52,209 $57,000 $57,000 $57,000 $57,000 Medicare & Fica $3,463 $3,896 $4,361 $4,361 $4,360 $4,360 Deferred Compensation $300 $450 $1,500 $1,500 $600 $600 Payment-In Lieu Health $17,429 $7,937 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 Health Insurance $29,224 $32,661 $41,452 $35,025 $42,352 $45,148 Dental Insurance $2,895 $2,719 $2,693 $2,693 $2,693 $2,747 Vision Insurance $1,450 $2,231 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 Life/Disability Insurance $284 $286 $201 $201 $260 $169 Cell Phone Allowance $4,000 $4,080 $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 $4,800 Other Employee Reimbursement $150 $355 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Technology Stipend $0 $0 $7,200 $7,200 $1,800 $7,200
Allocated Liability Insurance $2,979 $3,552 $4,909 $4,909 $5,106 $6,382 Allocated Wrkrs Comp
Insurance
$1,213 $1,408 $1,998 $1,998 $1,986 $2,185
TOTAL $109,649 $111,785 $149,614 $143,187 $144,457 $154,091 Town of Yountville Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Town Council/Mayor Department
General Fund Department 01-1001
Supplies & Services
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Other Supplies &
Materials
$970 $628 $1,700 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
Conference & Travel $6,986 $1,491 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,000 Meetings & Training $38,694 $7,929 $44,250 $44,250 $45,000 $35,000 Other Community
Support $10,592 $0 $23,500 $23,500 $23,000 $24,000
TOTAL $57,242 $10,048 $95,450 $95,250 $95,500 $86,500
Total Expenditures
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Council &
Mayor $166,891 $121,832 $245,064 $238,437 $239,957 $240,591 TOTAL $166,891 $121,832 $245,064 $238,437 $239,957 $240,591 Powered by OpenGov
Department Overview
The Information Technology & Communications (ITC) Department accounts for all operating and maintenance costs related to the Town’s computer network, workstation system, Wi-Fi hotspots, and fixed and portable telecommunications system. The costs associated with Information Technology and Telecommunications are allocated out to the departments who utilize such equipment or contractual services that support these systems. The allocation is adjusted annually based on the departments’ proportionate share of estimated expenses and assigned/maintained equipment units.
The Town of Yountville's ITC Department is continually evolving its service delivery platforms, using a mixture of cloud and on-premise technologies to provide email, document management, cyber-security, and financial software solutions. This approach has enabled the Town of Yountville to continually lower its overall carbon footprint through a reduction in the use of electricity.
Biennial Budget Goals and Objectives
Evaluate additional workflows to make our systems more available and intuitive for members of the public and employees.
Maintain network/server environment for data storage, growth, and system redundancy.
Replace employee workstations (per Town replacement schedule).
Creating content to enhance the Town’s communications with constituents through website, social media, and video platforms.
Provide quality video streams of all Town public meetings.
Continue cybersecurity training and awareness measures.
Budget Insights
$47,000 increase in Internet & Network Budget due to the need for scheduled server infrastructure and operating system refresh. $21,000 in Machinery & Equipment for annual PC and equipment upgrades.
The 2026/2027 budget is a 12% budget increase over the 2025/2026 budget due to regularly scheduled upgrades of server hardware and operating systems, and multi-year licenses being due for renewal in 2026/2027.
Information Technology & Communications Department Expenditures All expenditures are allocated to departments (see Allocated IT Costs line item below), so total budget in this department shows zero.
Total Expenditures
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Office Supplies $628 $1,117 $2,250 $2,250 $2,500 $2,750 Other Supplies & Materials $1,153 $980 $2,500 $2,500 $3,500 $4,000 Equipment Maintenance $398 $3,641 $6,563 $6,563 $5,500 $5,500 Equipment Rental $21,362 $17,539 $24,000 $24,000 $21,000 $21,000 Telecommunications $39,914 $40,020 $46,000 $46,000 $50,700 $52,700 Internet & Network $1,797 $17,941 $10,000 $10,000 $57,000 $10,000 Software And Licenses $259,681 $310,484 $365,835 $382,546 $376,350 $398,250 Allocated IT Costs -$371,643 -$433,921 -$507,648 -$524,359 -$563,550 -$542,200 Contract Services $20,613 $20,627 $28,000 $28,000 $26,000 $27,000 Machinery & Equipment <
$10k $26,098 $21,572 $22,500 $22,500 $21,000 $21,000
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Town of Yountville Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Information Technology & Communications
Division
General Fund Department 01-1011
Performance Measures
The Town of Yountville uses performance measurement to align departmental activities with the Town's FOCUS framework. The Information Technology & Communications Department's responsibilities most directly support the following FOCUS values:
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Department Overview
The Community Promotions and Programs budget supports events, initiatives, and services designed to strengthen community connection and promote participation in local programs. Funding supports events such as the Halloween Block Party and Yountville Night Out, as well as community initiatives including Yountville Ready, Yountville Blue, and Yountville Green. The budget also funds the Town’s contract with the Chamber of Commerce for destination marketing and tourism promotion, community event advertising, and the NVTA electric shuttle, which provides free transportation throughout Yountville. Collectively, these investments support community engagement, local businesses, and environmentally responsible practices that contribute to Yountville’s quality of life.
Biennial Budget Goals and Objectives
Advance community wellbeing, sustainability, and preparedness through Yountville Blue, Green, and Ready initiatives.
Promote Yountville as a premier destination.
Strengthen community connection through events including the Halloween Block Party and Yountville Night Out.
Evaluate outreach efforts using consistent performance measures.
Improve community access and mobility.
Implement structured strategic communications tools.
Budget Insights
Includes $15,000 in Contract Services to support implementation of the Town’s communications strategy, including updates to meet evolving web accessibility requirements.
Funding is included within Other Community Support for the Halloween Block Party.
Community Promotion & Programs Department Expenditures
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Other Supplies & Materials $42 $358 $3,000 $3,000 $1,500 $1,500 Advertising $1,416 $1,145 $5,500 $5,500 $5,000 $5,000
Chamber Of Commerce $329,325 $339,205 $349,381 $299,381 $300,000 $306,000 Emergency Preparedness $6,263 $2,553 $7,875 $7,875 $6,500 $6,500 60th Anniversary Celebration $0 $56,892 $0 $0 $0 $0
Blue Zones Project
Implementation
$826 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Transit Subsidy $36,711 $28,160 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 Town Newsletter $724 $506 $4,500 $4,500 $1,000 $1,000
Imagine Yountville Grant
Program
$50,000 $0 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
Other Community Support $6,894 $13,213 $15,000 $15,000 $23,200 $24,200 TOYCF Administrative Costs $0 $90 $500 $500 $200 $200
Merchandise for Holiday
Kiosk
$0 $0 $0 $28,319 $0 $0
Contract Services $0 $0 $15,350 $15,350 $15,000 $15,000 TOTAL $432,202 $442,122 $476,106 $454,425 $427,400 $434,400 Town of Yountville Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Community Promotion & Programs Division
General Fund Department 01-1015
Program Revenue
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Sale of Town Merchandise
$0 $0 $0 $23,954 $0 $0
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $23,954 $0 $0
Performance Measures
The Town of Yountville uses performance measures to align departmental activities with the Town's FOCUS Framework. The Community Promotion Department's responsibilities most directly support the following FOCUS values:
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Department Overview
The Communications and Town Clerk Department supports transparent governance, effective public engagement, and the administration of statutory responsibilities including records management, elections, legislative support, and Town communications. The focus of this department will continue to be on modernizing internal processes, strengthening community participation, and preserving Town records.
Key initiatives include implementing standardized digital workflows, expanding outreach for Boards and Commissions, and advancing the digitization of archival documents.
More information regarding the Town Clerk & Communications department is available on the Town of Yountville website.
Biennial Budget Goals and Objectives
Modernize records and workflow management.
Strengthen civic participation in local governance.
Preserve and digitize Town records.
Maintain excellence in election administration.
Invest in professional development and organizational capacity.
Budget Insights
A $48,000 budget is included in FY 2026/2027 to support election administration and ensure compliance with state election laws. Meetings & Trainings and Conferences & Travel budgets have been increased to support professional development.
Department Expenditures
Personnel
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Salaries - Full Time $229,130 $293,011 $464,137 $464,137 $506,956 $542,729 Salaries - Part Time $0 $14,307 $0 $0 $0 $0
Medicare & Fica $3,087 $5,172 $6,730 $6,730 $7,351 $7,870 Deferred Compensation $14,135 $11,065 $33,492 $33,492 $23,001 $24,348 Payment-In Lieu Health $2,492 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Health Insurance $17,665 $36,685 $90,616 $90,616 $73,607 $78,465 Dental Insurance $2,024 $2,599 $5,213 $5,213 $4,383 $4,471 Vision Insurance $952 $595 $1,600 $1,600 $1,600 $1,600
Life/Disability Insurance $2,058 $3,395 $5,116 $5,116 $3,706 $5,514 Tuition Reimbursement $0 $0 $300 $300 $180 $180
Automobile Allowance $375 $2,580 $4,980 $4,980 $4,980 $4,980 Cell Phone Allowance $1,642 $2,024 $3,072 $3,072 $3,072 $3,072 Other Employee
Reimbursement $730 $688 $1,320 $1,320 $1,920 $1,920
Technology Stipend $0 $1,800 $3,780 $3,780 $3,420 $360
Pers Employer Rate $16,442 $23,187 $37,674 $37,674 $41,129 $44,217 Allocated PRSP- Payment to
Trust $13,721 $16,511 $22,852 $22,852 $14,850 $15,914
Allocated OPEB - Payment to
Trust $6,860 $6,605 $9,141 $9,141 $9,900 $10,609
Allocated Liability Insurance $16,481 $24,868 $26,888 $26,888 $44,669 $55,836 Allocated Wrkrs Comp
Insurance $6,709 $9,853 $10,943 $10,943 $17,376 $19,114 TOTAL $334,504 $454,945 $727,854 $727,854 $762,100 $821,199 Town of Yountville Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Town Clerk & Communications Department
General Fund Department 01-1110
Supplies & Services
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Office Supplies $1,390 $694 $1,700 $1,700 $1,200 $1,200 Other Supplies &
Materials
$2,346 $1,031 $1,700 $1,700 $1,200 $1,200
Advertising $1,729 $163 $6,500 $6,500 $5,000 $5,000
Elections $41,936 $39,465 $3,000 $3,000 $48,000 $4,000
Allocated Facilities Costs
$0 $0 $0 $0 $2,894 $5,546
Allocated Fleet Costs $0 $0 $0 $0 $323 $418
Allocated IT Costs $25,410 $49,028 $57,360 $57,360 $60,920 $58,612 Conference & Travel $5,304 $8,473 $16,500 $16,500 $19,000 $20,000 Meetings & Training $10,099 $11,990 $16,500 $16,500 $18,000 $19,000 Dues & Subscriptions $1,954 $3,424 $2,875 $2,875 $5,990 $6,085 Contract Services $59,669 $36,062 $92,500 $130,006 $59,000 $60,000 TOTAL $149,837 $150,330 $198,635 $236,141 $221,527 $181,061 Total Expenditures
2023/2024 Actual 2024/2025 Actual 2025/2026 Adopted 2025/2026 Estimated 2026/2027 Proposed 2027/2028 Proposed Town Clerk $484,341 $605,275 $926,489 $963,995 $983,627 $1,002,260 TOTAL $484,341 $605,275 $926,489 $963,995 $983,627 $1,002,260 Full-Time Staff Allocations
Town Clerk Department
2023/2024 Actual 2024/2025 Actual 2025/2026 Actual 2026/2027 Proposed 2027/2028 Proposed Administrative Assistant II 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Clerk & Communications Director 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
Code Compliance Officer 0 0.25 0 0 0
Deputy Director of Marketing &
Economic Development 0 0 1 1 1
Deputy Town Clerk 1 1 1 1 1
Information Systems Administrator 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 Town Manager 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
TOTAL 2.2 2.45 3.2 3.2 3.2
Performance Measures
The Town of Yountville uses performance measurement to align departmental activities with the Town’s FOCUS framework.
The Community Promotion Department's responsibilities most directly support the following FOCUS values:
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Department Overview
The Public Educational and Government Access Fund (PEG) is a Special Revenue Fund due to its restricted use.
Municipal Code Section 5.16.020 State video franchise fees and public, educational and governmental access fees provide for the collection of PEG funds. Effective August 5, 2010, each State franchisee shall pay a fee to the Town equal to one percent of gross revenues (“PEG access facilities fee”) of that State video franchise holder to support public, education, and governmental access channel facilities within the Town. This fund accounts for collection of PEG revenues and expenditures related to the PEG channel which are restricted for the use of purchase of equipment related to education and government broadcasting.
The State franchise fee required shall be paid to the Town quarterly, in a manner consistent with California Public Utilities Code Section 5860.
Biennial Budget Goals and Objectives
The Town does not have any planned upgrades. The amount budgeted is a placeholder for unexpected equipment failure and the potential need for replacement equipment.
Budget Highlights
This is a declining revenue source due to reduced cable customer base as alternative methods of television programming services are becoming more popular.
Revenue
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
(3022) PEG Fees $14,682 $14,184 $14,000 $14,000 $14,500 $14,500 (3301) Interest
Income $1,781 $2,455 $500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
TOTAL $16,463 $16,639 $14,500 $15,500 $16,000 $16,000
Expenditures
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Other Supplies & Materials $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,000 $6,000
Contract Services $0 $3,150 $0 $0 $0 $0
Machinery & Equipment <
$10k $5,000 $11,502 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000
TOTAL $5,000 $14,652 $5,000 $5,000 $16,000 $16,000
Town of Yountville Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Public Education and Government Access Fund
Special Revenue Fund 21 Department 1012
SUMMARY OF FUND BALANCE ACTIVITY
PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS FUND
Fund 21 - Department 1012
2023/2024 2024/2025 2025/2026 2026/2027 2027/2028
ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED
49,813 $ 61,276 $ 51,776 $ 63,263 $ 73,763 $ 73,763
Total Revenue $ 16,463 $ 16,639 $ 14,500 $ 15,500 $ 16,000 $ 16,000 Total Expenditures $ 5,000 $ 14,652 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 16,000 $ 16,000 Total Net Transfers $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
61,276 $ 63,263 $ 61,276 $ 73,763 $ 73,763 $ 73,763
Net Change in Fund Balance 11,463 1,987 9,500 10,500 - - Powered by OpenGov
Department Overview
In 2010, the County of Napa approved Resolution No. 2010-72 which created the Napa Valley Tourism Improvement District (NVTID), a benefit assessment district which includes all incorporated jurisdictions including the Town of Yountville and the unincorporated county. The NVTID levies a self-assessment of 2% of gross revenues on short-term (less than 30 days) room rental revenue on all lodging businesses.
The NVTID was initially approved in 2010 for five (5) years and was then extended for an additional ten (10) years in 2015. The assessment revenue must be used for marketing, sales promotions and other tourist serving activities designed to increase tourism and to market the Napa Valley as a tourist, meeting and event destination.
The 2% self-assessment is allocated with 1.5% provided to the Napa Valley Tourism Corporation (NVTC) to administer the valley wide sales and marketing effort and .5% which is allocated to each local jurisdiction for tourism-related expenditures in accordance with the Management Plan in the individual jurisdiction.
The Town collects the 2% NVTID assessment at the same time as it collects the Town’s TOT taxes levied on lodging properties located in the Town. The Town forwards 1.5% to the County of Napa for the regional NVTID distribution and place .5% in the local NVTID-Yountville agency fund administered by the Town of Yountville serving as its fiduciary agent. In accordance with the NVTID Management Plan, the Town in its capacity as tax collector is paid a 1% administrative fee for its cost in collecting and forwarding assessment money and support of the local governing body.
The NVTID-Yountville local governing body is responsible for the development of an annual work plan, budget, approval of expenditures, and appropriate reports to the NVTID, Town of Yountville and County of Napa as may be required. The local governing body consists of four (4) lodging property representatives, one (1) Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member, one (1) Town of Yountville elected official and the Town Manager or designee.
Biennial Budget Goals and Objectives
Continue to collect and account for the 2% Tourism Improvement Assessment.
Maintain funding for the successful partnerships and marketing programs designed to bring visitors to Yountville in the shoulder season.
Budget Insights
This budget is shown for informational and planning purposes; actual approval of program expenditures are done by the NVTIDYountville local governing body.
The Town of Yountville serves as the NVTID-Yountville’s fiduciary entity.
Revenues
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Tourism Assessment -
County $1,100,710 $1,041,770 $1,083,557 $1,083,557 $1,083,557 $1,105,228 Tourism AssessmentLocal $371,862 $351,949 $366,067 $366,067 $366,067 $373,388 Tourism AssessmentAdmin $14,874 $14,078 $14,643 $14,643 $14,643 $14,936 Interest Income $17,548 $18,610 $4,000 $9,842 $10,000 $10,000 TOTAL $1,504,993 $1,426,407 $1,468,267 $1,474,109 $1,474,267 $1,503,552 Town of Yountville Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Tourism Improvement District Assessment Fund
Special Revenue Fund 22 Department 1015
Expenditures and Transfers
2023/2024
Actual
2024/2025
Actual
2025/2026
Adopted
2025/2026
Estimated
2026/2027
Proposed
2027/2028
Proposed
Other Agencies $1,100,709 $1,041,770 $1,083,557 $1,083,557 $1,105,228 $1,127,333 Other Community
Support $372,500 $428,431 $350,000 $410,500 $350,000 $350,000 Interfund Transfer $14,963 $14,078 $14,643 $14,643 $14,936 $15,234 TOTAL $1,488,172 $1,484,279 $1,448,200 $1,508,700 $1,470,164 $1,492,567
SUMMARY OF FUND BALANCE ACTIVITY
TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FUND
Fund 22 - Department 1015
2023/2024 2024/2025 2025/2026 2026/2027 2027/2028
ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED ESTIMATED PROPOSED PROPOSED
518,631 $ 535,453 $ 470,019 $ 477,582 $ 442,990 $ 476,378 Total Revenues $ 1,504,994 $ 1,426,408 $ 1,468,267 $ 1,474,109 $ 1,503,552 $ 1,533,423 Total Expenditures $ 1,473,209 $ 1,470,201 $ 1,433,557 $ 1,494,057 $ 1,455,228 $ 1,477,333 Total Transfers IN(OUT) $ (14,963) $ (14,078) $ (14,643) $ (14,643) $ (14,936) $ (15,234) ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 535,453 $ 477,582 $ 490,085 $ 442,990 $ 476,378 $ 517,234 Net Change in Fund Balance 16,822 (57,871) 20,066 (34,592) 33,388 40,856 Powered by OpenGov