Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 8E
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Kyle Batista, Financial Analyst
PREPARED BY: Kyle Batista, Financial Analyst
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 26-4423 approving the use of General Fund Assigned for Budget and Legal Contingencies in the amount of $70,000 for General Town Attorney Services in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and approving a corresponding budget adjustment to Town Attorney Contract Services.
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
Staff have performed a budget analysis for General Fund expenditures and identified that the cost of Town Attorney services for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 will end up being more than anticipated due to additional support provided to the Town.
On May 20, 2025, via Resolution Number 25-4361, the Town Council approved an original budget of $325,000 for general Town Attorney Services for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Based on information received from the Town Attorney, staff are estimating a total cost of $395,000 which is more than the currently approved budget.
Staff recommend that Town Council approve the use of General Fund Assigned for Budget and Legal Contingencies in the amount of $70,000 to cover the additional cost, and a corresponding budget adjustment of $70,000 to increase the 01-1105-4210 Town Attorney Contract Services budget to a total of $395,000.
The current balance of General Fund Assigned for Budget and Legal Contingencies is $357,053 and approval of this requested $70,000 would leave $287,053 available for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Exempt per California Environmental Act (CEQA) Guideline, Section 15061(b)(3) as an activity that has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? Yes
Is it Currently Budgeted? No
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? No
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No 26-4423