For City Council Meeting June 9, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Scott Williams, Director of Finance
Title
Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for June 23, 2026, to Approve and Adopt the Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council set a Public Hearing for June 23, 2026, to approve and adopt the Budget Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with Section 2.04.140 of the Rialto Municipal Code, the City Manager must present the fiscal budget to the City Council for approval annually. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Budget Division is responsible for analyzing data and making the financial projections necessary to complete the annual budget document. This process begins in March and relies on input and collaboration from staff across all City departments.
The Director presented a draft of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget document to the City's Department Heads, the Assistant City Manager, and the City Manager. This budget document serves as a working tool and is amended as needed throughout the fiscal year through various City Council actions.
On May 26, 2026, the City Council considered setting the Public Hearing for June 9, 2026; however, the Council passed a motion to set the Hearing for June 23, 2026, to allow the public more time to review the proposed budget. This staff report memorializes the Council's direction.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
In accordance with Section 2.04.140 of the Rialto Municipal Code, staff hereby submits the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Plan for City Council consideration. This document represents a one-year financial plan, and the proposed appropriations are submitted concurrently for approval.
The budget presentation consists of eight categories of funds as follows:
* General Fund
* Special Revenue Funds
* Enterprise Funds
* Internal Service Funds
* Rialto Utility Authority
* Rialto H...
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