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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Matthew Downing, City Manager
BY: Nicole Valentine, Director of Administrative Services
SUBJECT: FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget
DATE: June 9, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget and making
appropriations for the amount budgeted; and
2) Determine that adoption of the Budget is not a project subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct,
or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA
Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) Individual projects within the Budget may
be subject to CEQA and environmental review will be conducted at the appropriate time
during implementation of those projects.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The proposed Mid-Cycle Update for FY 2026-27 Budget recommends approximately $55
million in expenditures, including operating costs such as salaries, benefits, services,
supplies, maintenance, debt service, and capital related items. The Consolidated General
Fund budget includes approximately $35.7 million. The projected fund balance for the
Consolidated General Fund at the end of FY 2026-27 is $6,558,426 or 18.4%.
The budget as presented is balanced with the use of reserves, maintains adequate
reserves at or above the policy goal of 20% with a minimum of 15%, and addresses
several goals and priorities discussed previously with the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Each year the City Council adopts a budget, which commits resources for the next Fiscal
Year. The City Council adopted the FY 2025-27 Biennial Budget on June 10, 20251. The
biennial budget process includes updates each quarter of the first year, a Mid -Cycle
Update at the beginning of the second year that also includes appropriation of the second-
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year budget, and updates each quarter of the second year. Quarterly updates for FY
2025-26 have been provided on January 13, 20262, February 10, 20263, and May 26,
20264.
On January 27, 20265, the City Council approved an update on City Council Goals and
Priorities for FY 2025-27. Additionally, on May 12, 20266, the City Council adopted a
resolution approving the 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and the 10 -
Year Measure O-06 and Measure E-24 Local Sales Tax Fund Expenditures Programs.
The prioritization and direction provided by the City Council at these previous meetings
have been incorporated into the FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update.
On May 26, 20267, the City Council reviewed the preliminary FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle
Budget Update Report and provided direction to staff regarding proposed services and
supplies requests, offsets, and changes related to Enterprise and Special Revenue funds.
The FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget, described in more detail below, will provide funding
for all City services performed during the next fiscal year. Each fund summary is provided
as Attachment 2.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The proposed FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update recommends approximately $55
million in expenditures, including operating costs such as salaries, benefits, services,
supplies, maintenance, debt service, and capital related items as shown in the
consolidated fund summary Table 1 shown below.
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FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget
June 9, 2026
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Table 1: FY 2026-27 All Funds Operating Budget
Next Steps
After Council adopts the FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update, staff will publish a copy
of the Adopted FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update online.
Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update is a part of a continuous financial
management process. Ongoing monitoring efforts include:
1. Quarterly Financial Status Reports: Concise and comprehensive reports are
issued by Staff to the Council and public on a quarterly basis.
2. Goal Status Reports: Staff will provide quarterly Goal Status Reports to the Council
that includes progress towards completing Major City Goals and Capital
Improvement Plan. These reports present updates and communications about the
status of City projects, goals, and performance measures.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the FY 2025 -27 Biennial Budget;
2. Amend and adopt a Resolution approving the FY 2025 -27 Biennial Budget; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update will allow the City to continue
funding all City services after the end of the current fiscal year on June 30, 202 6, and
meet Council directed goals and priorities for the fiscal year. The recommendations in the
proposed budget reflect revenue and expenditure strategies that will accomplish the
following:
Maintain and, in certain cases, increase key service levels;
Maintain a substantial investment in improvements to the City’s infrastructure and
facilities;
Address operational sustainability concerns; and
Beginning Fund Balance 7,205,860$ 943,263$ 1,290,888$ 4,763,064$ 13,143,442$ 5,109,805$ 32,456,321$
Revenues:
Revenues 21,055,350 2,975,500 5,936,000 10,876,832 2,522,991 423,944 43,790,617
Transfers In 2,862,500 - - 4,789,480 730,000 - 8,381,980
Total Revenues 23,917,850 2,975,500 5,936,000 15,666,312 3,252,991 423,944 52,172,598
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits 14,908,800 - - 1,475,700 659,000 - 17,043,500
Services and Supplies 11,073,570 1,415,800 32,500 5,802,225 1,011,941 7,900 19,343,936
Debt Service 282,786 - - - 8,369 382,944 674,099
Capital Outlay 51,529 - - 1,024,256 195,000 - 1,270,785
Transfers Out 115,000 1,984,750 5,846,200 7,246,069 1,318,000 179,900 16,689,919
Total Expenditures 26,431,685 3,400,550 5,878,700 15,548,250 3,192,311 570,744 55,022,239
Total Operating Incr/(Decr)(2,513,835) (425,050) 57,300 118,062 60,680 (146,800) (2,849,642)
Available Fund Balance 4,692,026$ 518,213$ 1,348,188$ 4,881,126$ 13,204,121$ 4,963,005$ 29,606,680$
TotalGeneral Fund Measure O-06 Measure E-24
Enterprise
Funds
Special
Revenue Funds
Agency
Funds
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Maintain reserves at or above the City’s policy levels.
DISADVANTAGES:
The recommendations do not fully address the long-term replacement needs of all City
equipment and infrastructure. Limited staffing levels continue to be a challenge in regard
to accomplishing all desired City priorities in a timely manner. Significant cos t increases
related to pensions and insurance are still threats that will require close monitoring. The
performance of the economy in general, and the impacts of specific economic
development activities will also affect the financial condition and sustaina bility of City
operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update is not a project subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct,
or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA
Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.) Individual projects within the Budget may
be subject to CEQA and environmental review will be conducted at the appropriate time
during implementation of those projects.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
MID-CYCLE BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE AMOUNT BUDGETED
WHEREAS, a proposed Budget for the City of Arroyo Grande for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, was submitted to the City Council
and is on file with the Director of Administrative Services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also serves as the Board of Directors of the Successor
Agency to the Dissolved Arroyo Grande Redevelopment Agency; and
WHEREAS, proceedings for adoption of said Budget have been duly taken; and
WHEREAS, total Operating Expenditures for FY 2026-27 are $55,022,239.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Budget is adopted for the City of Arroyo Grande for Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget
Book is on file with the Director of Administrative Services and is posted on the City’s
website.
SECTION 2. At the close of each Fiscal Year, unexpended appropriations in the
Operating Budget will be carried forward to the next fiscal year as necessary to un derwrite
the expense of outstanding purchase commitments. Unexpended appropriations for
authorized but uncompleted projects as approved by the City Council may be carried
forward to the next succeeding Budget upon recommendation by the Administrative
Services Director and approval of the City Manager.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 9th day of June, 2026.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTACHMENT 2
FY 2026-27
MID-CYCLE BUDGET
UPDATE REPORT
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO ARROYO GRANDE ....................................................................................................................... 1
City Structure ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Arroyo Grande at a Glance ......................................................................................................................... 5
Organizational Chart .................................................................................................................................. 6
BUDGET SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Guide to the Budget ................................................................................................................................... 8
Fund Structure ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Council Goals ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Council Goal’s Work Plans ................................................................................................................. 20
BUDGET OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Fund Summaries ....................................................................................................................................... 25
General Fund ............................................................................................................................................ 26
General Fund ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Local Sales Tax Funds ........................................................................................................................ 28
Consolidated General Fund ............................................................................................................... 29
Consolidated General Fund Revenues by Source .............................................................................. 30
Consolidated General Fund Revenues by Trends .............................................................................. 31
Consolidated General Fund Expenditures by Department ................................................................ 32
Enterprise Funds ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Special Revenue Funds ............................................................................................................................. 37
Agency Funds ........................................................................................................................................... 49
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................ 52
10-Year Summary by Project Type ........................................................................................................... 64
Projects Budgeted FY 2026-27 ................................................................................................................. 69
Projects Budgeted FY 2027-28 ................................................................................................................. 72
Projects Budgeted FY 2028-29 ................................................................................................................. 75
Projects Budgeted FY 2029-30 ................................................................................................................. 77
Projects Budgeted FY 2030-31 ................................................................................................................. 80
Projects Budgeted FY 2031-32 ................................................................................................................. 82
Projects Budgeted FY 2032-33 ................................................................................................................. 84
Projects Budgeted FY 2033-34 ................................................................................................................. 86
Projects Budgeted FY 2034-35 ................................................................................................................. 87
Projects Budgeted FY 2035-36 ................................................................................................................. 89
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................. 90
Budget Glossary ....................................................................................................................................... 91
Guide to Funds by Number .................................................................................................................... 100
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INTRODUCTION TO
ARROYO GRANDE
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City Structure
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE
The City of Arroyo Grande is a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with a
five-member City Council elected by district for four-year overlapping terms. The Council is elected on a non-partisan
basis, and Council members must live in the district they represent. The mayor is elected at-large for a two-year term
and is the presiding officer of the Council. The City Council is responsible for, among other things, passing ordinances,
adopting the budget, appointing committees, and hiring the City Manager and City Attorney.
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DISTRICT MAPS
CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Boards and Commissions are the underpinnings of the Arroyo Grande community – they are how the community
navigates the daily and weekly decisions that make Arroyo Grande run smoothly to become the kind of community
desired by City stakeholders. Boards and Commissions may forward matters to the City Council, as appropriate.
Membership on City Boards and Commissions are voluntary positions. Members, with the exception of the Downtown
Parking Advisory Board (DPAB) and Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board must be registered voters of
Arroyo Grande. Applicants for the DPAB shall have a business within the Arroyo Grande City Parking and Business
Improvement Area. The TBID Board shall consist of five (5) members, with a preference that at least three (3) members
shall be owners of lodging businesses within the Arroyo Grande TBID, or others with knowledge of tourism and/or the
lodging industry. Members of each respective Commission/Board/Committee shall serve for a term ending the January
31st following the expiration of the term of the respective appointing Mayor or Council Member, as applicable.
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Members of each respective Commission/Committee/Board may be removed prior to expiration of their term by a
majority vote of the Council. The following is a list of current City Boards and Commissions:
• Planning Commission
• Downtown Parking Advisory Board
• Architectural Review Committee
• Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board
• Community Service Grant Program (CSGP) Committee
• Citizen Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC)
CITY DEPARTMENTS
The City Municipal Code (Chapter 2. Administration and Personnel) provides the basis for the departmental structure
of the City and establishes that the City Manager be appointed by the City Council to manage the affairs of the City.
The City’s Municipal code establishes the administrative organizational structure of the City under the control and
direction of the City Manager. The City’s use of resources is budgeted in eight departments City Manager’s Office,
Administrative Services, Legislative and Information Services, Community Development, Police, Public Works, Fire
(JPA), and Recreation Services.
FULL-SERVICE CITY
The City of Arroyo Grande is considered a full-service city, meaning that all or most municipal services are provided
by the City, as opposed to being contracted out to third-party providers. Some services commonly contracted out by
municipalities include public safety and utility services; however, only fire services, sanitation treatment, and solid
waste disposal are contracted out by the City of Arroyo Grande.
Community Development
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Public Works
Police
Recreation
City Administration
City Clerk/Information Services
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Arroyo Grande at a Glance
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The City of Arroyo Grande was incorporated in 1911 and operates as a general-law city under the Council-
Manager form of government. Nestled approximately two miles inland from the Pacific Ocean along
California’s Central Coast, Arroyo Grande is part of San Luis Obispo County and the vibrant “Five Cities”
region. The city is known for its rich agricultural heritage, scenic valley setting, and charming historic
Village district. Arroyo Grande attracts visitors and residents alike with its mild climate, picturesque
vineyards, local wineries, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere. As of January 1, 2023, the California
Department of Finance estimates the City’s population at approximately 18,412 residents. While much of
the city remains residential, there is ongoing development that balances growth with preservation of the
community’s unique character and natural beauty.
At a Glance
Incorporation
1911
Government
Full-service, general-law city
County
San Luis Obispo County https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/
School Districts
Lucia Mar Unified School District http://www.luciamarschools.org
Location
Located on the Central Coast, approximately two miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in San Luis Obispo
County, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco
Climate
Moderate
Population
18,412
State legislature
17th Senate District
Democrat John Laird
30th Assembly District
Democrat Dawn Addis
U.S. Congress
Representative:
California's 24th Congressional District
Democrat Salud Carbajal
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Organizational Chart
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BUDGET SUMMARY
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GUIDE TO THE
BUDGET
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PURPOSE OF THE BUDGET
The City budget sets forth a strategic resource allocation plan that addresses the City Council’s Strategic
Goals. The Budget is a policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communication device all in
one. Through the budget document, the City demonstrates its accountability to its residents, customers,
and the community-at-large.
The City’s Budget accomplishes the following:
• Determines the quality and quantity of City programs and services;
• Details expenditure requirements and the estimated revenue available to meet these
requirements;
• Connects the activities of individual City Departments to the City Council’s Strategic Goals;
• Sets targets and provides a means of measuring actual accomplishments against goals; and
• Serves as a communication device that promotes the City’s vision and direction, fiscal health and
vitality, and what the public is getting for its tax dollars.
Additionally, the budget provides the legal authority for expenditures and a means for control of municipal
operations throughout the fiscal year. Accordingly, the City Charter mandates that a budget be adopted
prior to the beginning of the fiscal year.
The budget process furnishes departments with an opportunity to justify departmental work programs,
to propose changes in services, and to recommend revisions in organizational structure and work
methods. It also enables the City Manager to review these aspects and make appropriate
recommendations to the City Council.
Presentation of the budget to the City Council provides an opportunity to explain municipal programs and
organizational structures. It also allows the Council to judge the adequacy of the proposed operating
programs, to determine basic organizational and personnel staffing patterns, and to establish the level of
municipal services to be provided with the available resources. In order to accomplish these objectives,
the budget must combine an explanation of anticipated financial resources for the ensuing fiscal year with
proposed expenditures, supported by sufficient information on the proposed programs and activities to
assess the appropriateness of the recommended levels of services.
THE OPERATING BUDGET, CAPITAL BUDGET, AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The budget document contains information about both the City’s operating and capital budgets. The
operating budget details the funding for the day-to-day operations and obligations of the City for a specific
fiscal year such as personnel costs, vendors and contractors, utilities, building maintenance, and debt
payments. The capital budget details planned expenditures for the same fiscal year to construct, maintain,
or improve City facilities such as fire and police stations, libraries and museums, parks, recreation centers,
streets, sewers, and electric and water infrastructure.
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The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a separate ten-year planning document that details planned
capital expenditures. Capital projects range from road maintenance or construction to the renovation of
municipal buildings, recreation centers and play structures, and water main and sewer system
replacement. The CIP relates capital project needs to the financial sources that will support their
realization and the timeframe in which both the financing and work will take place. Often spanning
multiple years, capital improvement projects typically carry considerable future impact. Because of the
more long-term nature of the CIP and the complex nature of capital project financing, the CIP is presented
in a separate document. However, the first two years of the CIP are integrally related to the Biennial
Budget document, and therefore a summary of the CIP is provided in the Capital Improvement Program
Overview section of this budget, beginning on page 167.
BUDGET PROCESS
The City of Arroyo Grande’s fiscal year begins July 1 and concludes on June 30. In accordance with
fundamental democratic principles, the City embraces the notion and practice of citizen participation,
especially in key planning and resource allocation activities. Therefore, the development of the budget
process begins early in the prior fiscal year to ensure adequate planning and community input into that
planning. Engagement with City leadership, commissions and the community occur throughout the
process.
At the beginning of budget development, the City initiated community engagement with online surveys
to gather input from residents and business owners. A Community Priorities Survey assessed residents'
satisfaction and priorities. This feedback informed resource allocation decisions for the upcoming budget.
MID-CYCLE BUDGET UPDATE/QUARTERLY REPORTS
The City Manager presents a Mid-Cycle Budget Update in June of the second year of a biennial budget
cycle. This update includes necessary adjustments to the operating budget and personnel detail that have
been identified by staff since the adoption of the Biennial Budget. For all budgets adopted, whether
annual or biennial, quarterly fiscal updates are presented to the City Council to keep City leadership and
the public apprised of the City’s financial condition throughout the budget period. The quarterly updates
include recommended budget adjustments and fiscal strategies as needed to respond to the current fiscal
state of the City.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ADOPTED BUDGET
The City Council may amend or supplement the adopted budget with the majority vote of at least three
members to authorize the transfer of unused balances appropriated to one department or fund to
another department or fund or to appropriate available funds not included in the budget. The City
Manager is legally authorized to transfer budgeted amounts between divisions and accounts within the
same department and fund over the course of a fiscal year. Through City Council adoption of the budget
resolution (page 205), the Director of Administrative Services/City Treasurer may authorize interfund
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transfers as required provided funds are available, or as authorized by the City Council through the
adoption of the budget. City Council approval is required for all transfers from unappropriated fund
balances or fund balance contingency reserves.
BASIS OF BUDGETING
The modified accrual basis of accounting is used by all General, Special Revenue, Debt Service, and Capital
Projects Funds. This means that revenues are recognized when they become both measurable and
available. Measurable means the amount of the transaction can be determined, and available means
collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current
period. Expenditures are recorded when liabilities are incurred, except that principal and interest
payments on long-term debt are recognized as expenditures when due. The full accrual basis of
accounting is utilized by all Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. This means that revenues are recorded
when earned and that expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred.
The City’s basis for budgeting is consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America and with the City’s financial statements as presented in the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR). Exceptions are as follows:
• Capital expenditures within the Enterprise Funds are recorded as assets on an accounting basis
but are shown as expenditures on a budgetary basis.
• Depreciation of capital assets and amortization of various deferred charges are recorded on an
accounting basis only. These charges are not reflected in the budget document.
• Continued/Carryover appropriations represent previously budgeted funds unexpended at the end
of the applicable budget period. Carryover requests approved by the City Council are added to
the City’s current budget period but are not included in the budget document or original budget
submission to the City Council.
• Certain funding, such as grant funding, is not included in the budget document; these items are
appropriated as needed throughout the fiscal year with approval from the City Council.
BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE
In a governmental agency, fund balance is considered in two separate, but intrinsically related, settings:
budgetary fund balance and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) fund balance. Budgetary fund
balance is a prospective calculation of ending fund balance based on estimated revenues and
expenditures, whereas ACFR fund balance is a retrospective calculation based on the difference between
fiscal year end assets and liabilities, and deferred inflows or outflows of resources. Following the financial
audit of the active fiscal year, budgetary ending fund balance is reconciled to ACFR fund balance,
accounting for actual fiscal year performance and any differences in the budgetary versus accounting basis
of reporting.
ACFR fund balance may be classified in one of five classifications defined in GASB Statement 54: Fund
Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions as described below:
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• Non-spendable Fund Balance: Cannot be spent due to form or must be maintained intact legally
or contractually.
• Restricted Fund Balance: Subject to externally enforceable limitations by law, enabling legislation,
or limitations imposed by creditors or grantors.
• Committed Fund Balance: May only be used for specific purposes due to formal action of the City
Council through adoption of a resolution prior to the end of the fiscal year.
• Assigned Fund Balance: Reflects the City’s intended use of resources.
• Unassigned Fund Balance: The residual classification that includes all spendable amounts not
contained in the other classifications.
For the purposes of budgetary fund balance, the last three classifications listed above (Committed,
Assigned, and Unassigned) are generally not legally restricted by external parties or forces.
FUND STRUCTURE
The City records financial activity in six fund types as guided by generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP): General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Enterprise Funds, Private Purpose
Funds, and Agency (Fiduciary) Funds. Within each fund type are multiple funds that relate to a city
department or multiple city departments.
General Fund
The General Fund is the government’s primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial resources of
the general government, except those required to be accounted for in another fund. The General Fund is
generally used to account for functions of the City that are principally supported by taxes and
intergovernmental revenues. The General Fund budget provides the majority of services commonly
associated with local city government (e.g. public safety, recreation, community development, general
government, and public works).
Measure O-06 Sales Tax Fund
The Measure O-06 Fund is a component of the General Fund and is used to separately account for and
report the use of Measure O-06 revenue derived from a local 1/2% sales tax approved by the City's voters
in November 2006.
Measure E-24 Sales Tax Fund
The Measure E-24 Fund is a component of the General Fund and is used to separately account for and
report the use of Measure E-24 revenue derived from a local 1% sales tax approved by the City's voters in
November 2024.
Special Revenue Fund
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for specific monies that are legally restricted for use for a
particular purpose. Miscellaneous grants and other restricted funding are recorded as Grants of within a
Restricted Programs fund. Grants are budgeted by individual Council action, whereas restricted funding,
if recurring, guaranteed, and predictable, is budgeted in the City’s budget.
• Developer Impact Fees are collected from developers for the expansion of the existing City service
in order to serve future development, the budget includes 9 Special Revenue Funds:
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o Fire Protection Fund: impact fees collected from developers for the expansion of the
existing fire station in order to serve future development.
o Police Protection Fund: impact fees collected from developers for the expansion of the
existing police facility in order to serve future development.
o Park Development (Quimby) Fund: This fund accounts for the receipts of park-in-lieu fees
(Quimby) and grant revenues that are used for construction, park acquisition, and
development of park facilities.
o Recreation Community Center Fund: impact fees collected from developers and used for
recreation facilities in order to maintain the adopted level of service of
recreation/community center facilities of 542 square feet per thousand population.
o Park Improvement Fund: Impact fees collected from developers for park improvements
are to be used to maintain the adopted level of service for neighborhood and community
parks of 4.0 acres per thousand population. This fund accounts for the receipt and use of
these monies.
o Traffic Signalization Fund: impact fees collected from developers and used for the future
cost of traffic signals.
o Traffic Circulation Fund: developer traffic mitigation measure fees charged as a result of
an environmental review.
o Transportation Facility Fund: impact fees (AB1600 fees) paid to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare by maintaining the existing level of public services for existing and
future residents within the City of Arroyo Grande.
o Drainage Facility Fund: impact fees paid by development and are restricted to improving
drainage within the City.
• The Community Development Department budget includes three Special Revenue Funds:
o In-Lieu Affordable Housing Fund: This fund accounts for monies paid by developers in
meeting the City's mandatory affordable housing requirements.
o In-Lieu Underground Utility Fund: This fund accounts for monies paid by developers in
meeting the City's underground utility requirements.
o Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund: This program is a flexible program
that provides the City with resources to address a wide range of unique community
development needs.
• The Police Department budget includes one Special Revenue Fund:
o State COPS Block Grant Fund: This fund accounts for the receipt and use of monies from
the State of California restricted to the purchase of police equipment and technology for
crime prevention.
• The Public Works Department’s budget includes seven Special Revenue Funds:
o Three Landscape Maintenance District Funds account for and report on the activities of
landscape maintenance districts.
o The Special Gas Tax Fund is used to account for the construction and maintenance of city
streets funded by the City’s share of State gasoline taxes.
o Transportation Fund: This revenue source is provided by the San Luis Obispo County of
Government’s (SLOCOG) Local Transportation Fund (LTF). The annual appropriation is
restricted to transportation systems, including transit, pedestrian, street and road
maintenance.
o Water Neutralization Fund: The City requires development projects that increase total
water consumption in the City to “neutralize” that demand by reducing water
consumption in existing development by an equivalent amount or by paying a fee in-lieu
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of performing water consumption reductions. This fund accounts for the amount
collected from developers and is used towards the City’s water conservation efforts.
o Water Availability Fund: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38743 of the Government
Code, water availability charges is a “special charge” which is levied to each parcel of
property not served with city water. These charges are restricted for the sole purpose of
expanding water supply such as a desalination plant, recycled water, a scalping plant, etc.
• The Recreation Services Department budget includes one Special Revenue Fund:
o Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Fund: The purpose of the Tourism Business
Improvement District (TBID) is to provide projects, programs and activities that benefit
lodging businesses located and operating within the City of Arroyo Grande. A two percent
(2%) assessment is levied on all lodging businesses of the rent charged by the operator
per occupied room per night for all transient occupancies. Revenue collected is used to
promote the lodging industry within the City.
• Other Special Revenue Funds include:
o Public Access Television Fund: This fund accounts for fees collected from Charter
Communications that are restricted for support of public, education, and government
access programming and equipment.
Enterprise Funds
The City’s enterprise funds are a type of proprietary fund used to manage services delivered to the public
on a user-fee basis, operating much like a private business. These funds are self‑supporting; revenues
come primarily from service charges, and they cover both operating expenses and capital costs. The City
has 5 Enterprise Funds: Sewer, Sewer Facility, Water, Lopez, and Water Facility.
Agency Funds
The City’s agency funds are used to account for assets held temporarily on behalf of others—such as the
Successor Agency to RDA, Downtown Parking, and the Sanitation Distribution funds. They are not City
revenues and are excluded from government-wide financial reporting of expenses or fund balances.
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GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES
General Fund – is the general operating fund of the City and accounts for all unrestricted financial
resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
Special Revenue Funds – to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources (other than special
assessments, expendable trusts, or capital projects) that are restricted by law or administrative action to
expenditures for specific purposes.
Debt Service Funds – to account for the accumulation of resources for and the payment of interest and
principal on general long-term debt and related costs. The City currently does not have general long-term
debt that would be obligated to use a debt service fund.
Capital Project Funds – to account for financial resources segregated for the acquisition of major capital
projects or facilities (other than those financed by proprietary fund types).
PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES
Enterprise Funds – to account for operations in a manner similar to private business enterprises, where
the intent is to have the costs (expenses, including depreciation) of providing goods or services to the
general public to be financed or recovered primarily through user charges.
FIDUCIARY FUND TYPES
Agency Funds – to account for assets held by the City as trustee or agent for individuals, private
organizations, or other governmental units, and/or other funds. These funds are custodial in nature
(assets correspond with liabilities) and do not involve measurement of results of o
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COUNCIL GOALS
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On December 9, 2024, an Arroyo Grande Community Priorities Survey was published. This 4-question
online survey was posted on the City website and promoted on social media channels. The survey was
open for one month and closed on January 15, 2025. The survey allowed community members to provide
input regarding their thoughts on what the top priorities should be for the City over the next 2-3 years.
The survey included a combination of multiple-choice and short-response questions.
On February 10, 2025, the City Council held a Goal Setting Workshop focused on priorities for the FY 2025-
27 Budget. The Results of this Goal Setting Workshop were provided to the City Council on March 11,
2025.
The City Council established five (5) major City goals for staff to prioritize for the biennial budget cycle.
The goals were established considering the results of the community survey and input from the public and
staff. This set of priorities has been used by staff to create work plans and the biennial budget. Here are
the five major goals.
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The budget is built from base operations. Once the base budget is established, work plan budget items are considered. These items include program
enhancements, staffing modifications, service modifications, etc., that fit within the City’s goals. The ability to add work plan items changes from
year to year and is based on the amount of funding available.
Goal Strategy Task/Action Carryover Action
or New
Responsible
Department
Anticipated to
Start
Completion
Target
1.1 Revenue Generation 1.1a 400 W. Branch Disposition and Development Agreement Carryover CMO/CA/CD In Progress 1Q FY 2026-27
Pursue New Revenue
Sources
1.1b Develop a Special Event that drives visitation during shoulder and
winter months and build destination awareness Carryover Rec In Progress 4Q FY 2025-26
1.1c Develop an Economic Development Program New CMO 1Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
1.2 Consider Cannabis as a Means
of Economic Development 1.2a Evaluate cannabis operations that bring in revenue New CD/CMO 1Q FY 2025-26 2Q FY 2025-26
1.2b Conduct study session with the City Council regarding potential
cannabis ordinance Carryover CD/CA/CMO/LIS 3Q FY 2025-26 3Q FY 2025-26
1.2c Conduct study session with the City Council regarding potential
cannabis development agreement Carryover CD/CA/CMO/LIS 4Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
1.2d Prepare and adopt cannabis ordinance, if directed by the City
Council Carryover CD/CA/CMO 4Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2026-27
1.2e Evaluate feasibility of a Cannabis Tax, if directed Carryover CD/AS/CA/CMO 4Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2026-27
1.3 Transient Occupany Tax
Changes
1.3a Work on changes to TBID ordinance for expanded use of TOT
funds New CMO/Rec/LIS 1Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2025-26
1.3b Bring changes to TBID assessment and ordinance to Council for
approval New CMO/Rec/LIS 1Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2025-26
1.3c Evaluate opportunities related to City TBID and potential TOT
Measure New CMO/Rec/LIS In Progress 4Q FY 2024-25
1.3d Hold study session with City Council and visitor serving
accomodations to eliminate TBID New CMO/Rec/LIS 1Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2025-26
1.3e If directed by Council, issue RFP for consultant to develop a survey
and outreach strategy to community for TOT New CMO/LIS 1Q FY 2025-26 2Q FY 2025-26
1.3f Award contract for consultant to survey and develop outreach
strategy for TOT New CMO/LIS 2Q FY 2025-26 2Q FY 2025-26
1.3g Conduct public education regarding need for TOT New CMO/LIS 2Q FY 2025-26 2Q FY 2026-27
1.3h Bring TOT measure to City Council for consideration of placing on
the November 2026 ballot New CMO/Rec/LIS 4Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
FY 2025-27 City Council Goal's Work Plan
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Goal Strategy Task/Action Carryover Action
or New
Responsible
Department
Anticipated to
Start
Completion
Target
2.1 Pursue 2026 State Water Ballot
Measure
2.1a Meet with Department of Public Works at the County of San Luis
Obispo to begin discussion surrounding purchasing some allocated
State Water
New CMO/PW 4Q FY 2024-25 1Q FY 2025-26
Achieve Water
Resilience
2.1b If directed by Council, Issue an RFP for a Consultant to evaluate
feasibility of State Water Ballot Measure New CMO/PW/LIS 1Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2025-26
2.1c Award bid to consultant and begin public outreach and community
messaging regarding a potential State Water Ballot Measure New CMO/PW/LIS 2Q FY 2025-26 2Q FY 2026-27
2.1d Seek Council approval on placing a November Ballot Measure New CMO/PW/LIS 4Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
2.2 Seek new Water Sources 2.2a Identify opportunities and constraints associated with new Water
Sources New CMO/PW In Progress Ongoing
2.2b Support ongoing development and financing of regional water
solution New CMO/PW In Progress Ongoing
2.2c Conduct a water and wastewater rate study to adjust rates based
on changes to water supply and changing or new regional partnerships New AS/PW 1Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2026-27
2.3 Work with Regional Partners 2.3a Preserve Lopez water supply by working with the County on Lopez
litigation New CMO/PW/CA In progress Ongoing
2.3b NCMA Management Agreement Amendments Carryover PW In progress Ongoing
Prioritize Key
Infrastructure Projects
3.1 Prioritize Key Infrastructure
Projects 3.1a 2025 Pavement Management Program Construction New PW 3Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
3.1b Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project Carryover PW In progress 2Q FY 2025-26
3.1c Halcyon Complete Streets Design and Construction Carryover PW
3.1d Concrete Repair Program Carryover PW 2Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
3.1e CMP Lining Carryover CD/PW In Progress Ongoing
3.2 Pursue Alternative Funding
Sources for Infrastructure Funding
3.2a Pursue Grant applications and administration for infrastructure
projects
Carryover PW/CD/AS In progress Ongoing
4.1 Economic Development Tasks 4.1a Retail Market Analysis Carryover CD 4Q FY 2024-25 1Q FY 2025-26
4.1b Market Demand Studies Carryover CD 4Q FY 2024-25 1Q FY 2025-26
4.2 General Plan Elements 4.2a Land and Safety Analysis Carryover CD 3Q FY 2023-24 2Q FY 2025-26
4.2b Administrative Draft Carryover CD
4.3 EIR 4.3a Complete draft EIR Carryover CD 1Q FY 2025-26 3Q FY 2025-26
4.3b Complete final EIR Carryover CD 3Q FY 2024-25 4Q FY 2025-26
4.4 Code Update 4.4a Kick off code update Carryover CD/LIS
4.4b Bring code changes to Planning Commission for approval Carryover CD 3Q FY 2025-26 3Q FY 2025-26
4.4c Bring draft Ordinance of code revision update to Council Carryover CD 4Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
4.5 Climate Action Plan 4.5a Kick off CAP and research Carryover CD 1Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
4.5b Admin Draft Carryover CD 4Q FY 2025-26 2Q FY 2026-27
4.5c Final CAP Carryover CD 2Q FY 2026-27 3Q FY 2026-27
FY 2025-27 City Council Goal's Work Plan Continued
Complete General Plan
Update
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5.1 Scope of Work and RFP 5.1a Define scope, research other communities New CD 4Q FY 2024-25 1Q FY 2025-26
5.2 Kick Off and Public Outreach 5.2a Kick Off New CD 1Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2025-26
5.2b Public Outreach New CD Ongoing Ongoing
5.3 CEQA 5.3a Environmental Review New CD 2Q FY 2025-26 3Q FY 2025-26
5.4 Plan Draft 5.4a Administrative Draft Plan New CD 3Q FY 2025-26 4Q FY 2025-26
5.5 Final Draft and Hearings 5.5a Final Draft New CD 4Q FY 2025-26 1Q FY 2026-27
5.5b Planning Commission Hearings New CD 1Q FY 2026-27 2Q FY 2026-27
5.5c City Council Hearings New CD 2Q FY 2026-27 2Q FY 2026-27
CMO
AS
LIS
PD
PW
Rec
Fire
CD
City Manager's Office
Administrative Services
Legislative and Information Services
Key
Redevelop the East
Grand Avenue Corridor
(Halcyon Road to Elm
Street)
FY 2025-27 City Council Goal's Work Plan Continued
Community Development
Five Cities Fire Authority
Recreation Services
Public Works
Police Department
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BUDGET OVERVIEW
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The City’s Biennial Budget serves as the Council-approved spending plan and provides the legal authority
for departments to commit financial resources in support of services provided to the Arroyo Grande
community. As part of the biennial budget process, the City conducts a mid-cycle review to evaluate
current economic conditions, revenue trends, expenditure projections, and operational needs for the
second year of the budget. The FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget Update includes recommended adjustments
to revenues, expenditures, and service levels based on updated financial information. The proposed FY
2026-27 budget reflects projected expenditures of approximately $55 million, including salaries, benefits,
services, supplies, maintenance, debt service, and capital-related costs, as summarized in the
consolidated fund information presented in Table 1.
Table 1: FY 2026-27 Consolidated Fund Summary
Beginning Fund Balance 7,205,860$ 943,263$ 1,290,888$ 4,763,064$ 13,143,442$ 5,109,805$ 32,456,321$
Revenues:
Revenues 21,055,350 2,975,500 5,936,000 10,876,832 2,522,991 423,944 43,790,617
Transfers In 2,862,500 - - 4,789,480 730,000 - 8,381,980
Total Revenues 23,917,850 2,975,500 5,936,000 15,666,312 3,252,991 423,944 52,172,598
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits 14,908,800 - - 1,475,700 659,000 - 17,043,500
Services and Supplies 11,073,570 1,415,800 32,500 5,802,225 1,011,941 7,900 19,343,936
Debt Service 282,786 - - - 8,369 382,944 674,099
Capital Outlay 51,529 - - 1,024,256 195,000 - 1,270,785
Transfers Out 115,000 1,984,750 5,846,200 7,246,069 1,318,000 179,900 16,689,919
Total Expenditures 26,431,685 3,400,550 5,878,700 15,548,250 3,192,311 570,744 55,022,239
Total Operating Incr/(Decr)(2,513,835) (425,050) 57,300 118,062 60,680 (146,800) (2,849,642)
Available Fund Balance 4,692,026$ 518,213$ 1,348,188$ 4,881,126$ 13,204,121$ 4,963,005$ 29,606,680$
TotalGeneral Fund Measure O-06 Measure E-24
Enterprise
Funds
Special
Revenue Funds
Agency
Funds
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FUND SUMMARIES
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GENERAL FUND
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GENERAL FUNDS
FUND: 100 GENERAL FUND
2023-24 2024-25
FINAL FINAL ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED ADOPTED PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 11,784,649$ 11,604,740$ 7,460,674$ 9,467,073$ 9,467,073$ 5,703,133$ 7,205,860$
Revenues:
Revenues 20,108,630 20,476,541 20,304,750 20,303,000 20,443,562 21,180,350 21,055,350
Transfers In 2,755,008 2,751,258 2,940,200 2,951,500 2,851,492 2,986,900 2,862,500
Total Revenues 22,863,638 23,227,799 23,244,950 23,254,500 23,295,054 24,167,250 23,917,850
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits 12,790,046 13,509,247 14,292,200 14,357,774 14,383,696 14,879,500 14,908,800
Services and Supplies 8,808,940 9,222,388 10,287,905 10,275,531 10,140,756 10,609,350 11,073,570
Debt Service 492,390 302,422 294,386 294,386 294,386 282,786 282,786
Capital Outlay 135,043 379,500 13,000 50,100 50,693 51,529 51,529
Transfers Out 817,128 1,951,909 115,000 686,736 686,736 115,000 115,000
Total Expenditures 23,043,548 25,365,465 25,002,491 25,664,527 25,556,267 25,938,165 26,431,685
Total Operating Increases (Decreases (179,909) (2,137,667) (1,757,541) (2,410,027) (2,261,213) (1,770,915) (2,513,835)
Available Fund Balance 11,604,740$ 9,467,073$ 5,703,133$ 7,057,046$ 7,205,860$ 3,932,218$ 4,692,026$
Percent of Expenditures 50.4%37.3%22.8%27.5%28.2%15.2%17.8%
This is the primary operating fund of the City, which accounts for resources and services traditionally associated with government. The
General Fund provides administrative, financial, police protection, community development, public works, and recreation services to the
community and other funds. The General Fund accounts for revenues that have unrestricted uses and are not required legally or by
contractual agreement to be accounted for in another fund.
2025-26 2026-27
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LOCAL SALES TAX FUNDS
2023-24 2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 7,887,211$ 5,017,872$ 3,753,651$ 3,575,443$ 3,575,443$ 2,129,471$ 943,263$
Revenues:
Revenues 3,283,349 3,191,022 2,942,500 2,942,500 2,944,500 3,019,500$ 2,975,500
Transfers In - - - - - - -
Total Revenues 3,283,349 3,191,022 2,942,500 2,942,500 2,944,500 3,019,500 2,975,500
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 1,006,561 1,025,365 1,119,800 1,119,800 1,119,800 1,150,600 1,150,600
Capital Outlay - - - - - - -
Transfers Out 5,146,127 3,608,086 3,446,880 5,602,957 4,456,880 2,286,435 2,249,950
Total Expenditures 6,152,688 4,633,450 4,566,680 6,722,757 5,576,680 3,437,035 3,400,550
Change in Fund Balance (2,869,340) (1,442,429) (1,624,180) (3,780,257) (2,632,180) (417,535) (425,050)
Ending Fund Balance 5,017,872$ 3,575,443$ 2,129,471$ (204,814)$ 943,263$ 1,711,936$ 518,213$
FUND: 120 MEASURE O-06 LOCAL SALES TAX
This fund accounts for the revenues derived from Measure O 2006 Sales Tax, a local 1/2% sales tax approved by the
City's voters in November 2006.
2025-26 2026-27
2023-24 2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance -$ -$ 1,409,028$ 1,409,028$ 1,409,028$ 1,293,888$ 1,290,888$
Revenues:
Revenues - 1,412,063 5,870,000 5,870,000 5,867,000 6,025,000 5,936,000
Transfers In - - - - - - -
Total Revenues - 1,412,063 5,870,000 5,870,000 5,867,000 6,025,000 5,936,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - 3,035 32,500 32,500 32,500 32,500 32,500
Capital Outlay - - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - 5,952,640 5,952,640 5,952,640 5,846,200 5,846,200
Total Expenditures - 3,035 5,985,140 5,985,140 5,985,140 5,878,700 5,878,700
Change in Fund Balance - 1,409,028 (115,140) (115,140) (118,140) 146,300 57,300
Ending Fund Balance -$ 1,409,028$ 1,293,888$ 1,293,888$ 1,290,888$ 1,440,188$ 1,348,188$
FUND: 140 MEASURE E-24 LOCAL SALES TAX
This fund accounts for the revenues derived from Measure E 2024 Sales Tax, a local 1% sales tax approved by the City's
voters in November 2024.
2025-26 2026-27
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CONSOLIDATED GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City, which accounts for resources and services traditionally
associated with government. The General Fund provides administrative, financial, police protection, community
development, public works, fire, and recreation services to the community and other funds. The General Fund
accounts for revenues that have unrestricted uses and are not required legally or by contractual agreement to be
accounted for in another fund. The City has historically reported on the General Fund separately from the Local
Sales Tax Fund, although the City’s auditors traditionally combine this information in the Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR). There are two Local Sales Tax Funds. Measure O-06 accounts for the revenues derived
from the local 1/2% sales tax approved by the City's voters in November 2006. Measure E-24 accounts for the
revenues derived from the local 1% sales tax approved by the City's voters in November 2024. To ensure
accountability, these measures include provisions requiring the City to publish and distribute an annual report to
each household on the revenues and expenditures from the sales tax proceeds. To aid in the collection and
reporting of this information, the City has accounted for this fund in a separate account.
General
Fund
Beginning Fund Balance $7,206 $943 $1,291 $9,440
Revenues:
Revenues 21,055 2,976 5,936 29,967
Transfers In 2,863 - - 2,863
Total Revenues 23,918 2,976 5,936 32,829
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits 14,909 - - 14,909
Services and Supplies 11,074 1,416 33 12,522
Debt Service 283 - - 283
Capital Outlay 52 - - 52
Transfers Out 115 1,985 5,846 7,946
Total Expenditures 26,432 3,401 5,879 35,711
Total Operating Incr/(Decr)(2,514) (425) 57 (2,882)
Available Fund Balance $4,692 $518 $1,348 $6,558
Reserve %17.8%15.2%22.9%18.4%
FY 2026-27
Measure
O-06
Consolidated
Total
Measure
E-24
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CONSOLIDATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY SOURCE
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CONSOLIDATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES TRENDS
Property Tax
Property Tax revenues are estimated to increase by 4.25% in FY 2026-27.
Sales and Use Tax
Sales Tax revenues are estimated to increase by 1% in FY 2026-27.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Transient Occupancy Tax revenues are estimated to increase by 1% in FY 2026-27.
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CONSOLIDATED GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT 2026-27 C onsolidated G eneral Fund E xpenditures by Department
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FUND: 612 SEWER
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Working Capital 1,413,624$ 1,356,465$ 1,430,236$ 1,430,236$ 1,507,065 1,487,032
Revenues:
Revenues 1,153,501 1,383,100 1,383,100 1,383,100 1,424,400 1,427,900
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 1,153,501 1,383,100 1,383,100 1,383,100 1,424,400 1,427,900
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 405,807 444,900 444,900 444,900 462,900 494,700
Services and Supplies 153,580 221,200 221,200 221,200 216,100 216,100
Debt Service - - - - - -
Operating Equipment 10,285 35,000 35,000 35,000 175,000 175,000
Capital Improvement Progra 21,997 - 10,000 10,000 332,000 193,256
Transfers Out 545,220 531,400 615,204 615,204 578,900 578,900
Total Expenditures 1,136,889 1,232,500 1,326,304 1,326,304 1,764,900 1,657,956
Ending Available Working Capi 1,430,236$ 1,507,065$ 1,487,032$ 1,487,032$ 1,166,565 1,256,976
2026-272025-26
This fund is used to account for maintenance of sewer lines connecting City residents to the South
San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District sewer treatment plant. Money is collected from utility
bills paid by customers.
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Working Capital 378,609$ 415,609$ 557,805$ 557,805$ 452,609 594,805
Revenues:
Revenues 179,196 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 179,196 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Debt Service - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Capital Improvement Program - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - 138,744
Total Expenditures - - - - - 138,744
Ending Available Working Capital 557,805$ 452,609$ 594,805$ 594,805$ 489,609 493,061
2026-27
FUND: 634 SEWER FACILITY
This fund is used to account for the accumulation of sewer facility revenues to be used in capital
improvement projects in the City. Money is collected from development to offset the impacts new
development has on the sewer collection system.
2025-26
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FUND: 640 WATER
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Working Capita 1,766,698$ 1,222,829$ 1,854,225$ 1,854,225$ 1,431,068 920,207
Revenues:
Revenues 7,959,864 9,077,095 9,077,095 9,077,095 9,346,932 9,346,932
Transfers In 578,700 401,100 443,872 401,100 191,955 191,955
Total Revenues 8,538,564 9,478,195 9,520,967 9,478,195 9,538,887 9,538,887
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 758,144 919,000 919,000 919,000 955,800 981,000
Services and Supplies 843,442 958,900 958,900 958,900 988,600 988,600
Debt Service - - - - - -
Capital Outlay 101,578 94,000 194,000 194,000 206,000 106,000
Capital Improvement Pr 662,380 800,000 1,182,772 700,000 885,000 550,000
Transfers Out 6,085,494 7,486,147 7,607,351 7,640,313 7,785,100 6,528,425
Total Expenditures 8,451,038 10,258,047 10,862,023 10,412,213 10,820,500 9,154,025
Ending Available Working 1,854,225$ 442,977$ 513,169$ 920,207$ 149,455 1,305,069
This fund is used to account for the activities associated with the transmission and distribution
of potable water by the City to its users. Money is collected from utility bills paid by customers.
2025-26 2026-27
FUND: 641 LOPEZ
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Working Capital 1,202,662$ 1,202,662$ 0$ 0$ 1,130,291 1,082,480
Revenues:
Revenues - - - - - -
Transfers In 4,200,059 5,283,297 5,283,297 5,283,297 3,889,750 4,597,525
Total Revenues 4,200,059 5,283,297 5,283,297 5,283,297 3,889,750 4,597,525
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 5,402,720 3,962,121 4,200,817 4,200,817 3,889,750 4,597,525
Debt Service - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Capital Improvement Program - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 5,402,720 3,962,121 4,200,817 4,200,817 3,889,750 4,597,525
Ending Available Working Capital 0$ 2,523,838$ 1,082,480$ 1,082,480$ 1,130,291$ 1,082,480$
2026-27
This fund is responsible for the purchase of water from Lopez Dam. The City has a 50.55% share of the
water and expense generated by Zone 3 – County of San Luis Obispo’s Flood Control and Water
Conservation District.
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FUND: 642 WATER FACILITY
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Working Capital 1,094,568 1,159,568 1,238,470 1,238,470 1,224,568$ 902,370$
Revenues:
Revenues 143,903 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 143,903 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000
Expenses:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Debt Service - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Capital Improvement Progra - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - 401,100 401,100 - -
Total Expenditures - - 401,100 401,100 - -
Ending Available Working Cap 1,238,470$ 1,224,568$ 902,370$ 902,370$ 1,289,568$ 967,370$
2026-27
This fund is used to account for the accumulation of water facility revenues to be used in capital
improvement projects in the City. Money is collected from development to offset the impacts new
development has on the water distribution system.
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 426,745$ 463,313$ 463,313$ 463,313$ 489,313$ 489,313$
Revenues:
Revenues 36,568 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 36,568 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - - - -
Change in Fund Balance 36,568 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000
Ending Fund Balance 463,313$ 489,313$ 489,313$ 489,313$ 515,313$ 515,313$
FUND: 210 FIRE PROTECTION IMPACT FEES
This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers for the expansion of the
existing fire station in order to serve future development.
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance (120)$ 20,865$ 20,865$ 20,865$ 23,165$ 23,165$
Revenues:
Revenues 37,531 42,200 42,200 42,200 42,200 42,200
Transfers In - - - -
Total Revenues 37,531 42,200 42,200 42,200 42,200 42,200
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 16,546 39,900 39,900 39,900 39,900 39,900
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 16,546 39,900 39,900 39,900 39,900 39,900
Change in Fund Balance 20,985 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Ending Fund Balance 20,865$ 23,165$ 23,165$ 23,165$ 25,465$ 25,465$
FUND: 211 PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION
This fund accounts for fees collected from Charter Communications that are restricted for support of
public, education, and government access programming and equipment.
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 64,023$ 79,321$ 79,321$ 79,321$ 84,621$ 84,621$
Revenues:
Revenues 15,299 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300
Transfers In - - - - -
Total Revenues 15,299 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300 5,300
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - 25,000 25,000
Total Expenditures - - - - 25,000 25,000
Change in Fund Balance 15,299 5,300 5,300 5,300 (19,700) (19,700)
Ending Fund Balance 79,321$ 84,621$ 84,621$ 84,621$ 64,921$ 64,921$
FUND: 212 POLICE FACILITIES IMPACT FEES
This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers for the expansion of the
existing police facility in order to serve future development.
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 1,490,533$ 1,630,136$ 1,630,136$ 1,630,136$ 1,686,136$ 1,686,136$
Revenues:
Revenues 139,603 56,000 56,000 56,000 56,000 56,000
Transfers In - - - -
Total Revenues 139,603 56,000 56,000 56,000 56,000 56,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - 310,000 175,000
Total Expenditures - - - - 310,000 175,000
Change in Fund Balance 139,603 56,000 56,000 56,000 (254,000) (119,000)
Ending Fund Balance 1,630,136$ 1,686,136$ 1,686,136$ 1,686,136$ 1,432,136$ 1,567,136$
This fund accounts for the receipts of park-in-lieu fees (Quimby) and grant revenues that are used for
construction, park acquisition, and development of park facilities.
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FUND: 213 PARK FACILITIES
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 207,747$ 242,947$ 242,947$ 242,947$ 231,847$ 231,847$
Revenues:
Revenues 71,427 50,900 50,900 50,900 50,900 50,900
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 71,427 50,900 50,900 50,900 50,900 50,900
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 36,226 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 36,226 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000 62,000
Change in Fund Balance 35,200 (11,100) (11,100) (11,100) (11,100) (11,100)
Ending Fund Balance 242,947$ 231,847$ 231,847$ 231,847$ 220,747$ 220,747$
FUND: 214 PARK IMPROVEMENT
Impact fees collected from developers for park improvements are to be used to maintain
the adopted level of service for neighborhood and community parks of 4.0 acres per
thousand population. This fund accounts for the receipt and use of these monies.
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 32,468$ 43,137$ 43,137$ 43,137$ 48,487$ 48,487$
Revenues:
Revenues 10,669 2,350 2,350 5,350 2,350 2,350
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 10,669 2,350 2,350 5,350 2,350 2,350
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - - - -
Change in Fund Balance 10,669 2,350 2,350 5,350 2,350 2,350
Ending Fund Balance 43,137$ 45,487$ 45,487$ 48,487$ 50,837$ 50,837$
FUND: 215 RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER
This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers and used for recreation facilities
in order to maintain the adopted level of service of recreation/community center facilities of
542 square feet per thousand population.
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 34,455$ 37,020$ 37,020$ 37,020$ 30,920$ 30,920$
Revenues:
Revenues 10,955 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 10,955 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 6,795 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,500 14,700
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out 1,596 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
Total Expenditures 8,391 16,100 16,100 16,100 16,100 16,300
Change in Fund Balance 2,565 (6,100) (6,100) (6,100) (6,100) (6,300)
Ending Fund Balance 37,020$ 30,920$ 30,920$ 30,920$ 24,820$ 24,620$
FUND: 216 GRACE LANE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
This fund accounts for the landscape maintenance within the Grace Lane housing
tract. A special benefit assessment is levied on property owners to pay for
landscape maintenance expenditures.
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 6,460$ 9,828$ 9,828$ 9,828$ 8,628$ 8,628$
Revenues:
Revenues 6,107 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 6,107 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 1,336 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700 5,700
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out 1,404 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Total Expenditures 2,740 7,100 7,100 7,100 7,100 7,100
Change in Fund Balance 3,368 (1,200) (1,200) (1,200) (1,200) (1,200)
Ending Fund Balance 9,828$ 8,628$ 8,628$ 8,628$ 7,428$ 7,428$
This fund accounts for the landscape maintenance of parkways within two housing tracts. A
special benefit assessment is levied on property owners to pay for landscape maintenance
expenditures.
FUND: 217 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 532,186$ 578,032$ 578,032$ 578,032$ 364,202$ 364,202$
Revenues:
Revenues 70,119 46,500 46,500 46,500 46,500 46,500
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 70,119 46,500 46,500 46,500 46,500 46,500
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 21,969 32,400 32,400 32,400 32,400 32,400
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out 2,304 2,300 2,300 227,930 2,300 2,300
Total Expenditures 24,273 34,700 34,700 260,330 34,700 34,700
Change in Fund Balance 45,846 11,800 11,800 (213,830) 11,800 11,800
Ending Fund Balance 578,032$ 589,832$ 589,832$ 364,202$ 376,002$ 376,002$
FUND: 219 PARKSIDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
This fund accounts for revenue derived from annual assessments, which are used to
pay the cost incurred by the City for landscape maintenance.
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 3,569$ (969)$ (969)$ (969)$ 61$ 61$
Revenues:
Revenues 1,042,786 1,044,700 1,044,700 1,033,000 1,059,800 1,072,200
Transfers In 520,703 695,000 695,000 708,900 730,000 730,000
Total Revenues 1,563,489 1,739,700 1,739,700 1,741,900 1,789,800 1,802,200
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits 528,655 623,100 623,100 623,100 647,300 659,000
Services and Supplies 321,253 382,700 382,700 382,700 382,700 382,700
Debt Service 8,369 8,369 8,369 8,369 8,369 8,369
Capital Outlay 122,076 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000
Transfers Out 587,673 586,700 586,700 586,700 605,200 605,200
Total Expenditures 1,568,027 1,740,870 1,740,870 1,740,870 1,783,569 1,795,269
Change in Fund Balance (4,538) (1,170) (1,170) 1,030 6,231 6,931
Ending Fund Balance (969)$ (2,139)$ (2,139)$ 61$ 6,291$ 6,991
This fund accounts for receipts and expenditures of money apportioned by the State under Streets and
Highway Code. The use of gas tax revenues can only be used to construct and maintain streets, roads and
highways.
FUND: 220 STREETS (GAS TAX)
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 1,195,833$ 1,235,706$ 1,235,706$ 1,235,706$ 1,271,706$ 1,271,706$
Revenues:
Revenues 76,888 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 76,888 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out 37,015 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 37,015 - - - - -
Change in Fund Balance 39,872 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Ending Fund Balance 1,235,706$ 1,271,706$ 1,271,706$ 1,271,706$ 1,307,706$ 1,307,706
This fund accounts for traffic signalization assessment levied against developments for the future
cost of traffic signals.
FUND: 222 TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 159,741$ 167,560$ 167,560$ 167,560$ 168,060$ 168,060$
Revenues:
Revenues 7,819 500 500 500 500 500
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 7,819 500 500 500 500 500
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - - - -
Change in Fund Balance 7,819 500 500 500 500 500
Ending Fund Balance 167,560$ 168,060$ 168,060$ 168,060$ 168,560$ 168,560$
FUND: 223 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
This fund accounts for developer traffic mitigation measure fees charged as a result of an
environmental review.
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 2,835,751$ 3,084,459$ 3,084,459$ 3,084,459$ 2,744,459$ 2,744,459$
Revenues:
Revenues 248,708 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 248,708 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Debt Service - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - 400,000 400,000 1,238,500 1,600,000
Total Expenditures - - 400,000 400,000 1,238,500 1,600,000
Change in Fund Balance 248,708 60,000 (340,000) (340,000) (1,178,500) (1,540,000)
Ending Fund Balance 3,084,459$ 3,144,459$ 2,744,459$ 2,744,459$ 1,565,959$ 1,204,459$
FUND: 224 TRANSPORTATION FACILITY IMPACT
This fund accounts for developer impact fees (AB1600 fees) paid to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare by maintaining the existing level of public services for existing and future
residents within the City of Arroyo Grande.
2025-26 2026-27
FUND: 225 TRANSPORTATION
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 1,412,141$ 1,451,779$ 1,451,779$ 1,451,779$ 1,402,229$ 1,402,229$
Revenues:
Revenues 481,591 570,450 570,450 570,450 516,000 516,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 481,591 570,450 570,450 570,450 516,000 516,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Debt Service - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out 441,953 620,000 620,000 620,000 655,000 655,000
Total Expenditures 441,953 620,000 620,000 620,000 655,000 655,000
Change in Fund Balance 39,638 (49,550) (49,550) (49,550) (139,000) (139,000)
Ending Fund Balance 1,451,779$ 1,402,229$ 1,402,229$ 1,402,229$ 1,263,229$ 1,263,229$
This revenue source is provided by the San Luis Obispo County of Government’s (SLOCOG) Local
Transportation Fund (LTF). The annual appropriation is restricted to transportation systems,
including transit, pedestrian, street and road maintenance.
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 251,183$ 275,490$ 275,490$ 275,490$ 255,190$ 255,190$
Revenues:
Revenues 51,012 52,000 52,000 52,000 52,000 52,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 51,012 52,000 52,000 52,000 52,000 52,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 26,705 72,300 72,300 72,300 72,300 72,300
Debt Service - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 26,705 72,300 72,300 72,300 72,300 72,300
Change in Fund Balance 24,307 (20,300) (20,300) (20,300) (20,300) (20,300)
Ending Fund Balance 275,490$ 255,190$ 255,190$ 255,190$ 234,890$ 234,890$
FUND: 226 WATER NEUTRALIZATION IMPACT
The City requires development projects that increase total water consumption in the City to
“neutralize” that demand by reducing water consumption in existing development by an
equivalent amount or by paying a fee in-lieu of performing water consumption reductions. This
fund accounts for the amount collected from developers and is used towards the City’s water
conservation efforts.
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 5,965$ 12,174$ 12,174$ 12,174$ 16,174$ 16,174$
Revenues:
Revenues 6,210 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 6,210 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - 12,500 12,500
Total Expenditures - - - - 12,500 12,500
Change in Fund Balance 6,210 4,000 4,000 4,000 (8,500) (8,500)
Ending Fund Balance 12,174$ 16,174$ 16,174$ 16,174$ 7,674$ 7,674$
FUND: 231 DRAINAGE FACILITY
This fund accounts for impact fees paid by development and are restricted to improving
drainage within the City.
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 1,306,929$ 334,500$ 334,500$ 334,500$ 371,000$ 371,000$
Revenues:
Revenues 105,941 26,500 26,500 36,500 26,500 26,500
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 105,941 26,500 26,500 36,500 26,500 26,500
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 1,078,370 - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 1,078,370 - - - - -
Change in Fund Balance (972,430) 26,500 26,500 36,500 26,500 26,500
Ending Fund Balance 334,500$ 361,000$ 361,000$ 371,000$ 397,500$ 397,500$
2025-26 2026-27
FUND: 232 IN-LIEU AFFORDABLE HOUSING
This fund accounts for monies paid by developers in meeting the City's mandatory affordable
housing requirements.
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 20,648$ 21,658$ 21,658$ 21,658$ 166,758$ 166,758$
Revenues:
Revenues 1,011 - - 145,100 - -
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 1,011 - - 145,100 - -
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - - - -
Change in Fund Balance 1,011 - - 145,100 - -
Ending Fund Balance 21,658$ 21,658$ 21,658$ 166,758$ 166,758$ 166,758$
This fund accounts for monies paid by developers in meeting the City's underground utility
requirements.
FUND: 233 IN-LIEU UNDERGROUND UTILITY
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2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 438,184$ 383,013$ 383,013$ 383,013$ 386,111$ 241,813$
Revenues:
Revenues 307,731 328,598 299,450 289,150 319,020 299,450
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 307,731 328,598 299,450 289,150 319,020 299,450
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies 312,899 275,500 469,350 380,350 411,850 451,850
Debt Service - - - - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out 50,004 50,000 52,500 50,000 50,000 52,500
Total Expenditures 362,903 325,500 521,850 430,350 461,850 504,350
Change in Fund Balance (55,171) 3,098 (222,400) (141,200) (142,830) (204,900)
Ending Fund Balance 383,013$ 386,111$ 160,613$ 241,813$ 243,281$ 36,913$
The purpose of the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) is to provide projects,
programs and activities that benefit lodging businesses located and operating within the City of
Arroyo Grande. A two percent (2%) assessment is levied on all lodging businesses of the rent
charged by the operator per occupied room per night for all transient occupancies. Revenue
collected is used to promote the lodging industry within the City.
FUND: 240 TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
2025-26 2026-27
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 73,035$ 112,235$ 112,235$ 112,235$ 170,235$ 170,235$
Revenues:
Revenues 39,200 58,000 58,000 58,000 58,000 58,000
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 39,200 58,000 58,000 58,000 58,000 58,000
Expenditures:
Services and Supplies - - - - - -
Debt Service - -
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - -
Total Expenditures - - - - - -
Change in Fund Balance 39,200 58,000 58,000 58,000 58,000 58,000
Ending Fund Balance 112,235$ 170,235$ 170,235$ 170,235$ 228,235$ 228,235$
FUND: 241 WATER AVAILABILITY FUND
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38743 of the Government Code, water availability charges is a
“special charge” which is levied to each parcel of property not served with city water. These charges
are restricted for the sole purpose of expanding water supply such as desalination plant, recycled
water, scalping plant, etc.
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
2024-25 ADOPTED AMENDED ESTIMATED CURRENT PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 787,470$ 942,280$ 942,280$ 942,280$ 831,570$ 872,080$
Revenues:
Revenues 235,134 140,800 140,800 167,300 140,800 140,800
Transfers In - - - - - -
Total Revenues 235,134 140,800 140,800 167,300 140,800 140,800
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - - -
Services and Supplies - 12,500 12,500 12,500 - 20,000
Capital Outlay 80,325 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 55,000
Transfers Out - 200,000 444,300 200,000 125,000 275,000
Total Expenditures 80,325 237,500 481,800 237,500 150,000 350,000
Change in Fund Balance 154,809 (96,700) (341,000) (70,200) (9,200) (209,200)
Ending Fund Balance 942,280$ 845,580$ 601,280$ 872,080$ 822,370$ 662,880$
FUND: 271 STATE COPS BLOCK GRANT
This fund accounts for the receipt and use of monies from the State of California restricted to the
purchase of police equipment and technology for crime prevention.
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AGENCY FUNDS
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AGENCY FUNDS
2025-26 2026-27
2023-24 ADOPTED AMENDED PROPOSED PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 3,453,077$ 3,257,408$ 3,257,408$ 3,255,408$ 3,253,408$
Revenues:
Revenues 6,456 412,944 412,944 412,944 412,944
Transfers In - - - - -
Total Revenues 6,456 412,944 412,944 412,944 412,944
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - -
Services and Supplies 3,350 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Debt Service 168,775 382,944 382,944 382,944 382,944
Capital Outlay - - - - -
Transfers Out 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
Total Expenditures 202,125 414,944 414,944 414,944 414,944
Change in Fund Balance (195,669) (2,000) (2,000) (2,000) (2,000)
Ending Fund Balance 3,257,408$ 3,255,408$ 3,255,408$ 3,253,408$ 3,251,408$
FUND: 286 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
This private-purpose trust fund was created to hold the assets of the former redevelopment
agency of the City of Arroyo Grande until they are distributed to other units of state and local
government after the payment of enforceable obligations have been made.
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AGENCY FUNDS
2025-26 2026-27
2023-24 ADOPTED AMENDED PROPOSED PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 1,675,016$ 1,701,201$ 1,701,201$ 1,699,701$ 1,698,201$
Revenues:
Revenues 27,859 - - - -
Transfers In - - - - -
Total Revenues 27,859 - - - -
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - -
Services and Supplies 1,674 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Debt Service - - -
Capital Outlay - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - -
Total Expenditures 1,674 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ending Fund Balance 1,701,201$ 1,699,701$ 1,699,701$ 1,698,201$ 1,696,701$
FUND: 287 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - HOUSING FUNCTION
This private-purpose trust fund was created to hold the housing assets of the former redevelopment
agency of the City of Arroyo Grande until they are distributed to other units of state and local
government after the payment of enforceable obligations have been made.
2024-25
2025-26 2026-27
2023-24 ADOPTED AMENDED PROPOSED PROPOSED
ITEM ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Beginning Fund Balance 154,797$ 156,796$ 156,796$ 157,496$ 158,196$
Revenues:
Revenues 11,802 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
Transfers In 6,217 - - -
Total Revenues 18,018 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
Expenditures:
Salaries and Benefits - - - - -
Services and Supplies 10,115 4,400 4,400 4,400 4,400
Capital Outlay - - - - -
Transfers Out 5,904 5,900 5,900 5,900 149,900
Total Expenditures 16,019 10,300 10,300 10,300 154,300
Ending Fund Balance 156,796$ 157,496$ 157,496$ 158,196$ 14,896$
FUND: 751 DOWNTOWN PARKINGThis agency fund collects assessments from Arroyo Grande Village merchants for the maintenance
of the Village parking lots for the Downtown Village Merchants Association.
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CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
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OVERVIEW
This Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 10-year plan outlines anticipated City infrastructure improvements for
fiscal years (FY) 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 and serves as a public information document, approved by the City
Council, to advise residents and property owners on how the City plans to address significant capital needs. It
contains information about the scope, location and funding for these projects.
Each year, the overall goal for capital improvements and the means for accomplishing them are assessed. Every
project in the plan has been considered for its financial feasibility, public safety, state and federal compliance,
environmental impact, conformance to previously adopted plans, priorities established from the City Council, and
ability to meet public needs.
The FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 CIP totals $129,380,435. It is a flexible plan that can be altered as conditions,
funding, priorities and regulations change.
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) represents a 10-year scheduling plan of public infrastructure
improvements and expansion, with many of it largely based on previously adopted master plans such as the IT
Strategic Plan, Wastewater, and Water Master Plans. The CIP is divided into nine category types – Bridges,
Drainage, Parks & Play Structures, Public Facilities, Sewer, Sidewalks, Streets and Transportation, Technology, and
Water.
The benefits of adopting a Capital Improvements Plan are that it:
• Preserves and improves the infrastructure of Arroyo Grande through capital asset construction,
rehabilitation and maintenance,
• Maximizes the useful life of capital investments by scheduling major renovations and modifications at the
appropriate time in the life cycle of the facility;
• Improves coordination and scheduling of public improvements that require more than one year to
complete,
• Provides an opportunity for long-range financial planning and management, and
• Offers an opportunity for residents and the community to participate in decisions that impact their quality
of life.
With growing demands for project expenditures and a limited amount of revenues available, it has become
increasingly difficult to predict the availability of future funding for capital projects. As the population in Arroyo
Grande continues to grow, so do the demands on City services. It is imperative that the City formulate and organize
the use of our limited dollars wisely to complete this plan and ultimately benefit all citizens of Arroyo Grande.
CAPITAL PROJECT DEFINITION
Capital projects are typically projects that lead to the acquisition, construction, improvement or extension of the
useful life of capital assets. Capital assets include but are not limited to land, facilities, buildings, parks, playground
equipment, streets, sidewalks, bridges, water, wastewater and storm drain infrastructure, technology systems
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and equipment, traffic control devices, and many other items that deliver a public benefit for a prolonged period
of time.
Capital expenditures and operating expenditures are primarily differentiated by two characteristics: the dollar
amount of the expenditure and the useful life of the asset acquired, constructed, or maintained. Capital
expenditures typically enhance, acquire or extend the useful life of assets through a variety of activities. Activities
that are associated with capital projects include: land acquisition, feasibility and design studies, planning, design,
construction, rehabilitation, enterprise technology acquisition, and project Implementation. In general, capital
projects in the CIP:
• Have a total project cost in the range of $25,000 or more,
• Consist of construction, renovation, rehabilitation, conversion or demolition of infrastructure or facilities;
and
• Have a minimum useful life of three years, significantly extend the useful life of a capital asset, or
significantly alter the nature, character or use of an asset.
PLANNING PROCESS
Public Works serves as the lead Department for developing the Adopted FY 2026-27 CIP Program and Budget.
Public Works, in conjunction with other Departments, reviewed the City’s capital needs and prioritized project
submittals based on established criteria outlined below. Departments submit projects for funding consideration
with a priority ranking, and the Public Works Department, Administrative Services Department, and City Manager
review and evaluate submittals. Project submittals are also evaluated within the context of available funding limits
to ensure that the limited resources available fund priority projects, while at the same time, maintain the City’s
existing infrastructure and minimize future replacement costs. The following criteria are taken into consideration:
• The ability of the project to meet health, safety, and legal concerns and mandates,
• The value of the project to prolong the life of City assets or avoid/minimize future repair costs,
• The benefit the project will provide the community is in support of the goals articulated in the Council
Goals,
• The potential for the project to generate savings or increase productivity, and
• The extent to which the project will secure future funds through program planning or grant eligibility.
PROPOSED PLAN
The FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 CIP totals $129,380,435. The City completed 9 projects in the previous fiscal
year. Completed projects no longer to be shown in the CIP, and New Projects, are listed below:
Completed projects:
• New Play Structure – Parkside Park
• Traffic Way Bridge Replacement
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• Financial Management Software Phase II – Payroll and HR Modules
• Police Department Emergency Operations Center Upgrade
• Guardrail Improvements
• Striping Improvements
• Bridge Street Bridge Habitat Mitigation
• Water Main and Service Replacements
• Sidewalk Improvements
New Projects in FY 2026-27:
• Public Tree Management Program
• City Facility Access Control Upgrades (PW, Parks, Chambers, Fire, PD)
• City Council Chambers Remodel
• Replace City Hall upstairs flooring
• Facility Assessment Strategic Plan
• Trenchless Sewer Rehabilitation - Pilgrim Way, Orchard Avenue, West Cherry Avenue and California Street
• Lift Station #3 - Creek Bank Analysis
• Le Point Street Parking Lot Expansion
• Huasna Road, Corbett Canyon, and E. Branch Street Intersection Roundabout
• East Grand Streetscape Planning
• Radar Speed Survey
• Highway 101 & Grand Improvements
• Virtual Server Farm at City Hall and PD, and Nimble Network Storage
• Update IT Firewall at City Hall
• Report Management System (RMS) Upgrade at PD
• Reservoir No. 4 Exterior Coating
• Arroyo Grande Golden State Interconnect
These capital projects represent the vision for short- and long-range development, maintenance, improvement,
and building of new infrastructure and facilities to benefit residents, businesses, property owners, City service
operations, and visitors. Because the Plan addresses several years of projects, it will serve as a guidance document
and must be adjustable to changes and therefore the capital projects included in the Plan are not guaranteed to
be delivered. If priorities change, emergent needs arise, or funding sources evolve, capital projects may be added,
modified in scope, or eliminated.
Table 1 depicts the proposed annual appropriations for the 10-year period in each of the major project category,
which are primarily major maintenance activities on City infrastructure. The largest categories of projects are for
the Streets and Transportation, which includes the Pavement Management Program totaling $75.3 million,
followed by Water projects totaling $14.7 million, including Water Main and Service Replacement and the
Advanced Metering Infrastructure projects. This is followed by $10.2 million for bridge replacement projects, $9.3
million for public facilities, $5.8 million for Sewer projects, $4.7 million for parks & play structures, $4.5 million for
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sidewalks, $3.4 million for drainage, and $1.5 million for technology projects. It should be noted that the types of
projects are based on the best fit and may cover multiple project types.
Table 1 lists the types of projects and their total amounts by fiscal year for FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36. Table
1 is followed by Chart 1 illustrating the types of projects over the entire 10-year CIP.
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Table 1 – FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 Capital Improvement Projects by Project Type
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Chart 1 – FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 Capital Improvement Projects by Project Type
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Capital projects are scheduled throughout the 10-year plan only those projects with activity scheduled during the
current FY 2026-27, are adopted as part of the City’s Mid-Cycle Budget Update process. Projects slated for
subsequent years may be adjusted to reflect changes in priority or funding. Preparation of the CIP is a result of
considerable effort from staff in all departments in the City. Each year staff reassesses overall goals for capital
improvements, and the means for accomplishing them.
FUNDING
All funding sources that may be used for various capital improvements are reviewed each year. Much of the work
to develop the CIP focuses on the balancing of available resources with the identified capital needs. Consideration
must be given to factors such as annual revenue projections from various sources, restrictions on the uses of
certain funds, legal limitations on debt capacity, and City policies relative to project funding.
There are limited sources of funding available for capital improvements, some sources like Development Impact
Fees (DIF) have restrictions on their use within broad categories, which are described below. For this reason,
outside grants are a significant source of funding for capital projects and are typically needed to advance major
capital investments.
Internal Sources
Measure O-06 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 120): This fund accounts for the revenues derived from Measure O 2006
Sales Tax, a local 1/2% sales tax approved by the City's voters in November 2006.
Measure E-24 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 140): This fund accounts for the revenues derived from Measure E 2024 Sales
Tax, a local 1% sales tax approved by the City's voters in November 2024.
Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Fund (Fund 220): On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed SB1, known as the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017. SB1 increases gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees to address deferred
maintenance on the State highway system and the local street and road system. These additional taxes are
deposited by the State Controller into the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA).
State COPS Block Grant Fund (Fund 271): This fund accounts for the receipt and use of monies from the State of
California restricted to the purchase of police equipment and technology for crime prevention.
Sewer Fund (Fund 612): This fund is used to account for maintenance of sewer lines connecting City residents to
the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District sewer treatment plant. Money is collected from utility bills
paid by customers.
Water Fund (Fund 640): This fund is used to account for the activities associated with the transmission and
distribution of potable water by the City to its users. Money is collected from utility bills paid by customers.
In-Lieu Parking Fee Fund (Fund 751): This fund accounts for revenue derived from in-lieu fees charged to
businesses when using parking spaces within the Village parking lots.
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Development Impact Fee (DIF) Sources
Fire Facilities DIF (Fund 210): This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers for the expansion of
the existing fire station in order to serve future development.
Police Facilities DIF (Fund 212): This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers for the expansion
of the existing police facility in order to serve future development
Park Facilities DIF (Fund 213): This fund accounts for the receipts of park-in-lieu fees (Quimby) and grant revenues
that are used for construction, park acquisition, and development of park facilities.
Park Improvement DIF (Fund 214): Impact fees collected from developers for park improvements are to be used
to maintain the adopted level of service for neighborhood and community parks of 4.0 acres per thousand
population. This fund accounts for the receipt and use of these monies.
Recreation Facilities DIF (Fund 215): This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers and used for
recreation facilities in order to maintain the adopted level of service of recreation/community center facilities of
542 square feet per thousand population.
Traffic Signalization DIF (Fund 222): This fund accounts for traffic signalization assessment levied against
developments for the future cost of traffic signals.
Transportation Facilities DIF (Fund 224): This fund accounts for transportation facilities fees paid to protect the
public health, safety, and welfare by maintaining the existing level of public services for existing and future
residents within the City.
Storm Drain Facilities DIF (Fund 231): This fund accounts for impact fees paid by development and are restricted
to improving storm drains within the City.
Sewer Facility DIF (Fund 634): This fund is used to account for the accumulation of sewer facility revenues to be
used in capital improvement projects in the City. Money is collected from development to offset the impacts new
development has on the sewer collection system.
Water Facility DIF (Fund 642): This fund is used to account for the accumulation of water facility revenues to be
used in capital improvement projects in the City. Money is collected from development to offset the impacts new
development has on the water distribution system.
Other CIP Funding Sources
The City continues to aggressively seek grants for a wide variety of needs. While by their nature, these grants are
only available for specific projects and purposes, and are often cyclical and competitive, they represent a
significant addition to local funds. Grants are the most viable source to fund new improvements and allow internal
funds to be kept available for existing assets. Internal funds are also necessary for leverage and matching fund
requirements of grants.
Arroyo Grande receives a significant amount of funding from outside sources. These include grants received from
the Active Transportation Program (ATP), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Highway Bridge Program
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(HBP), and Safe Routes to School (SR2S). Outside grants fund a wide array of projects, including parks, recreational
facilities, bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements, bridge reconstruction and retrofits, and transportation
and safety projects. Staff continue to seek grants whenever projects are competitive and meet the City’s need to
address unfunded priorities.
The FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 Capital Improvement Plan has 22 funding sources. The total estimated cost
of all projects included in the ten-year plan, is $129,380,435. A summary of the costs by funding source is
summarized below. This table is followed by a pie chart illustrating the percentage of each funding source
supporting the entire 10-year CIP plan.
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Table 2 – FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36Capital Improvement Projects by Funding Source
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Chart 2 – FY 2026-27 through FY 2035-36 Capital Improvement Projects by Funding Source
The following pages provide summary information for each project with proposed funding during the ten year
period as well as an overall summary of all projects. The final section breaks down each fiscal years projects.
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Project Number Category Request Title Description of Improvement Funding Source FY 2027-28
4423 - Active Transportation
Program (ATP)640,000
4960 - Measure E-2024 Sales Tax 160,000
4825 - Developer Contributions
(Cherry/Rugged Radio)-
4926 - Transportation Facilities DIF 472,000
4950 - Measure O-2006 Sales Tax
328,000
350-56XX Streets &
Transportation
Opt-com preemptive devices on
traffic signals within City Limits
Adding opt-com pre-emptive
devices on traffic signals within City
4922 - Traffic Signalization
84,000
640-5944 Water Water Well #11 Facilities This project will develop and
implement a blending strategy for
Well 11 to achieve compliance with
regulatory water quality standards.
While an existing treatment system
is in place, the well is not currently
able to meet required limits.
Completion of this project will allow
Well 11 to be fully operational and
available for use.
4940 - Water Fund
43,000
640-59XX Water Reservoir No. 5 Redundancy
Interconnect (Los Ciervos to
Andre Dr.)
The water distribution system for
Reservoir No. 5 pressure zone has
only one watermain that can provide
water to the pressure zone. This
project will provide a
redundant interconnect to assure
the zone has water delivery from
Reservoir No. 5 with the watermain
off. The project will interconnect the
watermain from Los Ciervos
to Andre Drive.
4940 - Water Fund
100,000
640-59XX Water AMI - Advanced Metering
Infrastructure
Upgrading to automated meter
reading system will allow the City to
4940 - Water Fund
750,000
Total FY 2027-28 Projects 11,189,700
350-56XX
A Traffic Way corridor plan is
needed to identify appropriate
improvements to traffic circulation to
address increased traffic due to
growth in this area.
Design phase of the East Grand
Streetscape project.
East Grand Streetscape
Planning and Construction
Streets &
Transportation
Traffic Way Corridor PlanStreets &
Transportation
350-56XX
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Project Number Category Request Title Description of Improvement Funding Source FY 2029-30
4920 - SB1
541,400
4960 - Measure E-2024 Sales Tax
4,854,400
4463 - CDBG
50,000
350-56XX Streets &
Transportation
Branch Mill Road Slope
Stabilization
This is one of the 3 main streets not
addressed in the 13-year PMP. The
design phase of this project will help
find solutions to correct the slope
that continues to fall into the nearby
creek area. Once the City Council
has approved the design of the
slope stabilization the construction
contractor will be selected and
construction can begin.
4960 - Measure E-2024 Sales Tax
600,000
350-5491 Technology Digital Community Bulletin
Board Project
This project is to replace the current
outdated and deteriorating physical
community bulletin board located
outside City Hall with a modern,
digital bulletin board that allows for
more dynamic, accessible, and
user-friendly communication for
community members.
4950 - Measure O-2006 Sales Tax
40,000
The City’s Pavement Management
Program provides maintenance
history and pavement condition
index (PCI) for all public streets in
Arroyo Grande. The City annually
performs pavement maintenance on
public streets to the extent that
funds are available. Streets are
selected based on pavement
condition, location, and the type of
maintenance application.
Maintenance applications are
digouts, slurry seals, chip seals,
and pavement overlays.
350-5638 Streets &
Transportation
Pavement Management
Program
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Project Number Category Request Title Description of Improvement Funding Source FY 2029-30
4940 - Water Fund
143,045
4942 - Water Facility 191,955
640-59XX Water Reservoir No. 5 Booster
Modification & Temporary
Storage (Rancho Grande)
Improvements to Rancho Grande
Pump station to increase long term
reliability and reduce temporary
s torage required to provide water
supply with Reservoir 5 offline which
will occur for Reservoir 5 Cleaning
and Interior Coating.
4940 - Water Fund
500,000
Total FY 2029-30 Projects 13,170,800
Phased Main Replacement -
Highway 101 Crossing Upgrade,
El Camino Real to West Branch
Street
Upgrade the existing 8-inch cast
iron pipe to an 8-inch high density
polyethylene (HDPE) pipe under
Highway 101 from El Camino Real
to West Branch Street.
640-5973 Water
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Project Number Category Request Title Description of Improvement Funding Source FY 2030-31
350-56XX Streets &
Transportation
Branch Mill Road Slope
Stabilization
This is one of the 3 main streets not
addressed in the 13-year PMP. The
design phase of this project will help
find solutions to correct the slope
that continues to fall into the nearby
creek area. Once the City Council
has approved the design of the
slope stabilization the construction
contractor will be selected and
construction can begin.
4960 - Measure E-2024 Sales Tax
2,000,000
350-56XX Streets &
Transportation
Harden Street Slope
Stabilization
This is one of the 3 main streets not
addressed in the 13-year PMP. The
design phase of this project will help
find solutions to correct the slope
that continues to fall into the nearby
creek area. Once the City Council
has approved the design of the
slope stabilization the construction
contractor will be selected and
construction can begin.
4960 - Measure E-2024 Sales Tax
200,000
350-56XX Streets and
Transportation
Safe Routes to School -
Newport Slope Stabilization
Solution for access and slope
stabilization on Newport
4493 - SR2S (Safe Routes to
School)2,000,000
4940 - Water Fund
150,000
4942 - Water Facility
150,000
Total FY 2030-31 Projects 12,578,500
Complete upgrade on the Miller Way
Booster Station, including a new
pump building (or enclosed package
pump station), new pumps and
motors (2 x 5-HP), and new bladder
tanks. The upgraded booster station
will have a design capacity of 75-
gpm. This will increase the reliability
of the water supply to the Miller Way
zone and will improve water service
pressure. In addition, this is
expected to decrease maintenance
costs and increase efficiency.
640-59XX Water Miller Way Booster Zone
Upgrade
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Project Number Category Request Title Description of Improvement Funding Source FY 2031-32
350-54XX Technology Virtual Server Farm at City Hall
and PD, and Nimble Network
Storage
Update the existing Virtual Server's
that the City uses for storage at City
Hall and the Police Station.
4950 - Measure O-2006 Sales Tax
100,000
350-54XX Technology Digitalize Records Consolidate any remaining physical
records into one digitized storage.
4950 - Measure O-2006 Sales Tax
100,000
640-59XX Water Reservoir No. 5 Cleaning and
Interior Coating
Interior coating is showing signs of
failing and must be recoated to
preserve the steel tank and protect
water quality. The inspection in 2003
indicated it had a useful life of 5
years which has elapsed.
4940 - Water Fund
730,000
Total FY 2031-32 Projects 8,796,500
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Project Number Category Request Title Description of Improvement Funding Source FY 2034-35
350-5491 Technology Digital Community Bulletin
Board Project
This project is to replace the current
outdated and deteriorating physical
community bulletin board located
outside City Hall with a modern,
digital bulletin board that allows for
more dynamic, accessible, and
user-friendly communication for
community members.
4950 - Measure O-2006 Sales Tax
40,000
640-59XX Water Alpine Crossing, Bennett and
Bell Mains and Services
The 4 inch main segment along
Bennett Ave and N. Alpine St. lacks
sufficient capacity to meet fire flow
requirements. This project was
identified as a project A-6 to
upgrade this main to 6" or greater
PVC pipe.
4940 - Water Fund
719,000
640-59XX Water Well #1 Replacement A supply shortage was identified if
Lopez and Well 3 are out of service.
Well No. 1 is the oldest well installed
in 1940 and is the candidate to be
replaced.
4940 - Water Fund
2,635,000
Total FY 2034-35 Projects 13,577,435
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Project Number Category Request Title Description of Improvement Funding Source FY 2035-36
350-5601 Streets &
Transportation
Fair Oaks Ave Active
Transportation Improvements,
Valley Road to Traffic Way
Construct improvements on this
corridor with better pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, traffic calming and
improved access and circulation at
the intersection of US 101 south
bound ramps and Orchard Ave.
Work toward applying for Active
Transportation Project funding to
complete the design and
construction.
4950 - Measure O-2006 Sales Tax
2,000,000
640-59XX Water 4" Mains Upgrades Replace segments of 4" water main
which are inadequate to provide fire
flow.
4940 - Water Fund
5,875,000
Total FY 2035-36 Projects 7,875,000
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BUDGET GLOSSARY
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Account: A subdivision within a fund for the purpose of classifying transactions.
Account Number: A numeric identification of the account. Typically, a unique number or series of
numbers. The City of Arroyo Grande’s number structure is comprised of three (3) fields of characters.
The first field is three (3) characters wide and identifies the various FUNDS within the account system.
The next field contains four (4) characters and identifies the PROGRAMS and/or DIVISIONS within the City.
The final field contains four (4) characters and identifies the OBJECT CODE of the account number. The
combination of the three fields makes up the account number.
Accrual Basis or Accrual Method: Accounting method whereby income and expense items are
recognized as they are earned or incurred, even though they may not have been received or actually paid
in cash. The alternative is Cash Basis. The City of Arroyo Grande uses the method of “Modified Accrual”
basis of accounting for governmental and agency funds. All proprietary funds are accounted for using the
accrual basis of accounting.
ACFR: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report which is an audited and printed copy of the City’s
financial statement at the end of a given fiscal year.
Actual: The recorded revenue or expenditure for a specific account number. The actual columns,
referenced in this document, report the revenues or expenditures as audited by an independent auditor.
Adopted Budget: A budget which typically has been reviewed by the public and “Adopted”
(approved) by the City Council prior to the start of the fiscal year. The adopted budget is the legal authority
to expend money for specified purposes in the fiscal year time period.
AGPOA: Arroyo Grande Police Officers Association. This union represents sworn and non-sworn police
employees working for the City.
AGTBID: Arroyo Grande Tourism Business Improvement District. Established in May 2013 by
Ordinance, the district exists to provide projects, programs and activities that benefit lodging businesses
located and operating with the boundaries of the City. Assessments are levied on all lodging businesses
and are subject to annual review by the City Council in accordance with the requirements contained in
the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 36500 et
seq.).
Appropriate: Set apart for, or assign to, a particular purpose or use.
Appropriated Expenditure: A budget amount set-aside for a specific acquisition or purpose.
Appropriation: An authorization by the City Council to make expenditures and to incur obligation for
specific amounts and purposes. For most local governments, the adopted budget document is the source
for all or most appropriations.
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Assessed Valuation: An official value established for real estate or other property as a basis for
levying property taxes.
Assessments: Charges made to parties for actual services or benefits received.
Assets: Property owned by the City which has book or appraised monetary value.
Audit: A review of the accounting system and financial records to verify that government funds were
spent and received in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and in
compliance with the legislative body’s appropriations.
Authorized Positions: Employee positions, which are authorized in the adopted budget, to be filled
during the year.
Available (Undesignated) Fund Balance: Funds remaining from prior years, which are
available for appropriation and expenditure in the current year.
Balance Sheet: A statement presenting the financial position of an entity or fund by disclosing the
value of its assets, liabilities, and equities as of a specified date.
Balanced Budget: Budgeted resources, including revenue, transfers from other funds, and
unallocated fund balance from previous years meet or exceed the budgeted use of resources, including
expenditures and transfers to other funds.
Base Budget: The ongoing expense level necessary to maintain service levels previously authorized by
the City Council.
Beginning Balance: Unencumbered resources available in a fund from the prior fiscal year after
payment of prior fiscal year expenditures.
Bond: A written promise from a local government to repay a sum of money on a specific date at a
specified interest rate. Bonds are most frequently used to finance capital improvement projects such as
buildings, streets, and bridges.
Budget: A plan of financial operation, for a set time period, which identifies specific types and levels of
services to be provided, proposed appropriations or expenses, and the recommended means of financing
them.
Budget Amendments: The City Council has the sole responsibility for adopting the City’s budget,
and may amend or supplement the budget at any time after adoption by majority vote. The City Manager
and Administrative Services Director have joint authority to approve line-item budgetary transfers
between expenditure objects of the budget, as long as transfers do not affect ending fund balances.
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Budgetary Basis: The basis of accounting used to estimate financing sources and uses in the budget.
Budget Message: The opening section of the budget, which provides the City Council and the public
with a general summary of the most important aspects of the budget, changes from previous years, and
presents recommendations made by the City Manager.
Budget Year: Is the FISCAL YEAR for which the budget is being considered.
Budgetary Unit: An organizational component budgeted separately, usually a department or a
division.
Capital Expenditures: An acquisition or an improvement (as distinguished from a repair) that will
have a life of more than one year.
Capital Improvement Budget: A financial plan or authorized expenditures for tangible, long-term
construction of, or improvement to, public physical facilities.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP): A long-term plan for multi-year projects such as street
or park improvements, building construction, and various kinds of major facility maintenance. The
projects set out in the plan usually require funding beyond the one-year period of the annual budget and
the plan details funding sources and expenditure amounts.
Capital Outlay: Expenditures that result in the acquisition of or addition to, fixed assets. A capital item
is tangible, durable, and non-consumable, and has a useful life of more than one year.
Carryover: Unspent funds, either encumbered, reserved, or unobligated, brought forward from prior
fiscal years.
Cash Basis: A basis of accounting in which transactions are recognized only when cash is increased or
decreased.
Consumer Price Index (CPI): Measure of change in consumer prices as determined by a monthly
survey of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many pension and employment contracts are tied to changes
in consumer prices as protection against inflation and reduced purchasing power. Among the CPI
components are the costs of housing, transportation, and electricity. Also known as the Cost-of-Living
Index.
Contingency: A budgetary reserve set aside for emergencies or unforeseen expenditures not
otherwise budgeted.
Contractual Services: Services rendered to a government by private firms, individuals, or other
governmental agencies. Examples include maintenance agreements, professional contracts, and tree
trimming agreements.
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Debt Service: The City’s obligation to pay the principal and interest of all bonds and other debt
instruments according to a pre-determined payment schedule.
Deficit: The excess of an entity’s liabilities over its assets or the excess of expenditures or expenses over
revenues during a single accounting period.
Department: A basic organizational unit of government that is functionally unique in its delivery of
services. The components are hierarchically arranged as follows: Department (such as Public Works): and
Division (such as Sewer Maintenance).
Depreciation: The loss in value of an asset, due to physical changes, obsolescence, or factors outside
of the asset.
Development-related Fees: Fees and charges generated by building, development, and growth in
a community. Included in development-related fees are building permits, development review fees, and
zoning and subdivision fees.
Disbursement: The expenditure of monies from an account.
Division: An organizational component of a department.
Encumbrance: The commitment of appropriated funds to purchase goods or services. An
encumbrance is not an expenditure. An encumbrance reserves funds to be expended on a specific item
or service.
Enterprise Fund: A proprietary fund used to account for operations that are financed and operated
in a manner similar to private business enterprises. The intent of enterprise funds is to have the costs of
providing goods or services to the general public on a continuing basis be financed or recovered primarily
through user charges. The rate schedule for these services is established to ensure that revenues are
adequate to meet all necessary expenditures.
Expenditure/Expense: The outflow of funds paid or to be paid for an asset obtained or goods and
services obtained regardless of when the expenditure is actually paid. The term expenditure applies to
Governmental Funds, while the term expense is used for Enterprise and Internal Service Funds.
Expenditure Object Code: Unique identification number and title for a minor expenditure
category. Represents the most detailed level of budgeting and recording of expenditures, also referred to
as a “line item.”
Fiscal Policy: A government’s policies with respect to revenues, spending, and debt management as
these relate to government services, programs and capital investment. Fiscal policy provides an agreed-
upon set of principles for the planning and programming of government budgets and their funding.
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Fiscal Year (FY): The 12-month period for recording financial transactions. The City of Arroyo Grande
has specified the fiscal year to begin July 1st and end June 30th.
Fixed Assets: Assets of long-term character such as land, buildings, machinery, equipment, and
furniture.
Franchise Fee: A franchise fee is charged for the privilege of using public rights-of way and property
within the City for public or private purposes. The City currently assesses franchise fees on utilities such
as electricity, gas and solid waste collection.
Full-time Equivalent Position (FTE): Positions or fractions thereof based on full-time
definition of forty hours of work per week.
Fund: A separate accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts to record all financial
transactions (revenues and expenditures) for specific activities or government functions. Funds are
classified into three categories: governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary. Commonly used funds in
governmental accounting are General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital Project
Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Agency Funds, and Special Assessment Funds.
Fund Accounting: The basis of accounting used particularly by governments. Since there is no profit
motive, accountability is measured instead of profitability. The main purpose is stewardship of financial
resources received and expended in compliance with legal requirements. Financial reporting is directed
at the public rather than investors.
Fund Balance: The excess of assets over liabilities of a fund.
GANN Limit: State of California legislation that limits a City’s total appropriations from tax revenues.
Gas Tax Fund: A fund to account for receipts and expenditures of money apportioned under Street
and Highway Code section 2105, 2106, 2107, and 2107.5 of the State of California.
General Fund: The primary operating fund of the City, which accounts for resources and services
traditionally associated with government. The General Fund provides administrative, financial, police
protection, community development, public works, and recreation services to the community and other
funds. The General Fund accounts for revenues that have unrestricted uses and are not required legally
or by contractual agreement to be accounted for in another fund.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Uniform minimum standards for
financial accounting and recording, encompassing the conventions, rules, and procedures that define
accepted accounting principles.
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General Obligation Bond: Bonds that are usually limited by state law as to the amount as well as
the length of indebtedness that a government can have. These “Full Faith and Credit” bonds are secured
by all of the financial assets of the local government, including property taxes.
Goal: A general statement of broad direction, purpose, or intent that describes the essential reason for
existence and which is not limited to a one-year time frame. Generally, a goal does not change from year
to year.
Grant: Contributions of gifts or cash or other assets from another governmental entity to be used or
expended for a specific purpose, activity, or facility. An example is the Community Development Block
Grant awarded by the federal government.
Indirect Cost: Costs that cannot be easily seen in the product or service. Electricity, insurance, and
data processing costs are examples of indirect costs.
Infrastructure: The physical assets of the City, i.e. streets, water, sewer, public buildings, and parks,
and the support structures within a development.
Interfund Transfers: The movement of monies between funds to assist in financing the services for
the recipient fund.
Intergovernmental Revenue: Funds received from federal, state, and other local government
sources in the form of grants, shared revenues, and payments in lieu of taxes.
JPA: Joint Powers Agreement. An entity created by two or more public authorities to jointly exercise any
power common to all of them. The City of Arroyo Grande joined in a JPA, California Joint Powers Insurance
Association, for the purpose of jointly managing liability and workers compensation issues. The City is
also a member of the Five Cities Fire Authority, a JPA for fire services with the City of Grover Beach and
Oceano Community Services District.
Jurisdiction: Geographic or political entity governed by a particular legal system or body of laws.
Liability: Debt or other legal obligations arising out of transactions in the past which must be liquidated,
renewed or refunded at some future date.
Measure O-06 Local Use Tax Fund: Fund to account for the ½% local sales tax increase approved
by the voters in November of 2006.
Measure E-24 Local Use Tax Fund: Fund to account for the 1% local sales tax increase approved
by the voters in November of 2024.
Long-term Debt: Debt with a maturity of more than one year after the date of issuance.
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Modified Accrual Basis or Modified Accrual Method: Accounting method whereby
income and expense items are recognized, as they are available and measurable.
Objective: Measurable statement of the intended beneficial and tangible effects of a program’s
activities. An objective is a specific target toward which a manager can plan, schedule work activities, and
make staff assignments. An objective is stated in quantifiable terms such that it is possible to know when
it has been achieved. Examples are increase an activity by a specific amount by a certain date; maintain a
service level; reduce the incidence of something by a specific amount by a given date, or eliminate a
problem by a set date. The emphasis is on performance and its measurability.
Operating Expense: A series of object codes, which include expenditures for items, which primarily
benefit the current period and not defined as personnel services, contractual services, or capital outlays.
Operating Revenues: Funds that the government receives as income to pay for ongoing operations.
It includes such items as taxes, fees from specific services, interest earnings, and grant revenues.
Operating revenues are used to pay for day-to-day services.
Organization Chart: A chart showing the interrelationships of positions within an organization in
terms of authority and responsibilities. There are basically three patterns of organization: line
organization, functional organization, and line and staff organization.
Performance Measures: Specific quantitative measures of work performed with a program (i.e.
miles of streets cleaned). Also, specific quantitative measures of results obtained through a program (i.e.
percent reduction in response time compared to previous year).
PERS: Public Employees Retirement System, which is the state retirement system for public employees
that provides its members with benefits at retirement or upon disability or death.
Program: A group of related activities performed by one or more organizational units for the purpose
of accomplishing a function for which the government is responsible.
Proprietary Funds: These funds account for records of operations similar to those found in a
business, such as Enterprise funds and Internal Service funds.
Redevelopment Agency (RDA): A separate legal entity governed by the California Community
Redevelopment Law. RDAs were officially dissolved by the California Legislature as of February 1, 2012.
To facilitate the dissolution process, Successor Agencies were established to manage redevelopment
projects underway, make payments on enforceable obligations, and dispose of redevelopment assets and
properties.
Redevelopment Fund: A fund to account for transactions related to proceeds from bonds and other
resources and their use to perform redevelopment activities within specific project areas.
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Resolution: A special or temporary order of a legislative body; an order of a legislative body requiring
less legal formality than an ordinance or statute.
Restricted Fund Balance: The portion of a fund’s balance legally restricted for a specific purpose
and, therefore, not available for general appropriations.
Revenues: Funds received from various sources and treated as income to the City that are used to
finance expenditures. Examples are tax payments, fees for services, receipts from other governments,
fines, grants, licenses, permits, shared revenue, and interest income.
SEIU: Service Employees International Union, Local 620. This union represents all full time employees
other than police and management employees.
Special Assessment Fund: Contain moneys received from special charges levied on property
owners who benefit from a particular capital improvement or service.
Special Revenue Fund: A governmental fund type used to account for specific revenues that are
legally restricted to expenditures for particular purposes.
Subvention: That portion of revenues collected by other government agencies on the City’s behalf.
Taxes: Compulsory charges levied by a government for the purpose of financing services performed for
the common benefit of the people. This term does not include specific charges made against particular
persons or property for current or permanent benefit, such as special assessments.
Transient Occupancy Tax: A tax imposed on travelers who stay in temporary lodging
establishments in the City. The tax is collected by the operators of lodging establishments located within
the City, on behalf of the City. This tax is then remitted to the City.
User Charges/Fees: The payment of a fee for the direct receipt of a public service by the party
benefitting from the service.
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100 General Fund – The primary operating fund of the City, which accounts for resources and
services traditionally associated with government. The General Fund provides administrative, financial,
police and fire protection, community development, parks and recreation, and public works services to
the community and other funds. The General Fund accounts for revenues that have unrestricted uses
and are not required legally or by contractual agreement to be accounted for in another fund.
120 Measure O-06 Local Use Tax Fund – Fund to account for the ½% local sales tax
increase approved by the voters in November of 2006.
140 Measure E-24 Local Use Tax Fund – Fund to account for the 1% local sales tax
increase approved by the voters in November of 2024.
210 Fire Protection Impact – This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers
for the expansion of the existing fire station in order to serve future development.
211 Public Access Television – This fund accounts for fees collected from Charter
Communications that are restricted for support of public, education and government access
programming and equipment.
212 Police Protection Impact – This fund accounts for impact fees collected from developers
for the expansion of the existing police facility in order to serve future development.
213 Park Development – This fund accounts for the receipts of park-in-lieu fees (Quimby) and
grant revenues that are used for construction, park acquisition, and development of park facilities.
214 Park Improvement – Impact fees that are collected for park improvements will be used to
maintain the adopted level of service for neighborhood and community parks of 4.0 acres per thousand
population. This fund accounts for the receipt of these monies.
215 Recreation Community Center – This fund accounts for impact fees collected for
recreation facilities in order to maintain the adopted level of service of recreation/community center
facilities of 542 square feet.
216 Grace Lane Assessment District – Fund to account for revenues derived from annual
assessments of properties within the District, which are used to pay the cost incurred by the City for
landscape maintenance.
217 Landscape Maintenance District – This fund accounts for the landscape maintenance
of parkways within two housing tracts. A special benefit assessment is levied on property owners to pay
for landscape maintenance expenditures.
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219 Parkside Assessment District – Fund to account for revenues derived from annual
assessments of properties, which are used to pay the cost incurred by the City for landscape
maintenance.
220 Street (Gas Tax) Fund – The fund that accounts for receipts and expenditures of money
apportioned by the State under Streets and Highway Code sections. Gas tax revenues can only be used
to construct and maintain streets and highways.
222 Traffic Signalization – This fund accounts for traffic signalization assessments levied
against developments for the future cost of traffic signals.
223 Traffic Circulation – This fund accounts for developer traffic mitigation measure fees
charged as a result of an environmental review.
224 Transportation Facility Impact – This fund accounts for developer impact fees
(AB1600 fees) paid to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by maintaining the existing level of
public services for existing and future residents within the City of Arroyo Grande.
225 Transportation Fund – The fund accounts for revenues from the Local Transportation
Fund (LTF), the South County Transit (SCT), and a senior taxi program administered by SCT.
Expenditures are restricted to public transportation.
226 Water Neutralization Impact Fund – This fund accounts for mitigation fees collected
from developers to neutralize projected water demand, of development projects, above historical usage
amounts.
231 Drainage Facility – This fund accounts for development drainage fees restricted to
improving drainage within the City.
232 In-lieu Affordable Housing – The fund accounts for monies paid by developers in
meeting the City’s mandatory affordable housing requirements.
233 In-lieu Underground Utilities – The fund accounts for monies paid by developers in
meeting the City’s underground utility requirements.
240 Arroyo Grande Tourism Marketing Improvement District Fund – The fund
that accounts for assessments collected from lodging establishments, which are restricted for programs,
projects and activities that benefit lodging businesses in the City.
241 Water Availability Fund – The fund that accounts for impact fees collected to mitigate
future water requirements.
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250 CDBG Grant Fund – The fund accounts for revenues and expenditures related to
Community Development Block Grant Funds.
271 State COPS Block Grant Fund – The fund that accounts for the receipt of revenues
from the State of California restricted to the purchase of police equipment and technology for crime
prevention.
286 Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Administration
– Fund used to account for tax increment revenues to be used for Successor Agency administration and
payment of the former Redevelopment Agency enforceable obligations.
287 Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency Housing
Function – The fund accounting for tax increment revenues of the former Redevelopment Agency to
be used for low and moderate housing within the City.
350 Capital Improvement Program – Fund established to account for transfers from other
City funds and grant revenues to be used for infrastructure improvements within the City. The Program
is divided into six project types – Miscellaneous Projects, Park Projects, Street Projects, Drainage
Projects, Sewer Projects, and Water Projects.
612 Sewer Fund – Fund used to account for maintenance of sewer lines connecting City
residents to the San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District sewer plant. Maintenance costs are funded
by user charges.
634 Sewer Facility Fund – This fund accounts for the accumulation of sewer facility revenues
to be used in capital improvement projects in the City.
640 Water Fund – Fund used to account for the operation of water utility service to the
community. Revenues are received from fees for service.
641 Lopez Fund – The Lopez Fund is responsible for the purchase of water, debt servicing, and
the maintenance and operation of Lopez Dam. User Fee charges for water availability and utility billing
are the major revenue sources of this fund.
642 Water Facility Fund – Fund used to account for the accumulation of revenues from
charges for current services to be used for future water infrastructure improvements.
751 Downtown Parking – Agency Fund collecting assessments from Village merchants for the
maintenance of Village parking for the Downtown Village Merchants Association.
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