REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Review of the Proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget and FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Amendments
Report
BACKGROUND
City Charter Section 1302 (Budget - Submission to the City Council) requires that at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, or at such prior date thereto determined by the City Council, the City Manager shall submit the proposed budget to the City Council.
The proposed biennial budget process continues the City's alternating biennial budget cycle between operating and capital budgets. This year's proposed budget (Attachment 1), released on April 28, 2026, focuses on the capital infrastructure, supporting the facilities that serve our residents and community. Amendments to the FY 2026/27 Adopted Operating Budget are also included.
A Budget Study Session was held on May 5, 2026, and a second session is scheduled for May 19, 2026. Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for consideration at the June 9, 2026 City Council meeting.
On April 14, 2025, the Parks & Recreation Commission added Goal 5, "Consider the annual budget of the Department of Parks & Recreation during the budget preparation process and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City Manager and City Council," to its FY 2025/26 workplan.
The purpose of this report is to provide an opportunity for the Commission to review the proposed budget as it relates to the capital improvement program for projects under the purview of the Department and to provide feedback on those projects.
DISCUSSION
The annual budget serves as a financial plan and operational guide that reflects the City's policies, goals, and priorities, including those of the Parks & Recreation Department (Department). The capital budget guides the planning, scheduling, and budgeting of capital investments within the Department.
At the May 11, 2026 Commission meeting, staff will presen...
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