Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Summary

The District anticipates a net positive contribution of $230,850 for FY25-26, driven by increased revenues and carefully managed expenses.

Key Highlights:

• Revenue: Projected at $25.98 million, up 4% from the prior year, including modest increases in property and special taxes, and a 2% rise in operating revenue.
• Salaries & Benefits: Expected to total $16.27 million, increasing due to a 2% COLA, step raises, and rising benefit costs (medical, retirement, dental, and insurance).
• Services & Supplies: Budgeted at $9.48 million, with slight increases due to insurance, utilities, and water rate increases.
• Capital Projects:
  • FY24-25 Achievements included:
    • Completion of Mocho Park playground replacement.
    • Completion of the Sycamore Grove Restroom and Patterson Ranch Trail, as well as progress on the Mocho Community Garden, Sycamore Grove Amphitheater, Bruno Canziani Irrigation Expansion, and the Sunken Gardens Pump Track.
  • FY25-26 Planned Projects include:
    • Continued work and new developments funded by AB1600, such as the Bill Payne Parking Expansion, and continued work on the Mocho Community Garden and the Bruno Canziani Irrigation Expansion.
    • Two new playground replacements at Tex Spruiell Park and Lester J. Knott Park, funded by Deferred Maintenance Reserves.

These capital projects reflect the District’s ongoing commitment to improving public spaces and recreational facilities while strategically utilizing available capital funds.

Overall, the District is balancing increased costs with stable revenue growth and targeted capital investments to maintain a strong fiscal position.

FY25-26 Budget Book