Budget Review Subcommittee - Special Meeting - March 18, 2026

The City of Santa Rosa's Budget Review Subcommittee held a special meeting on March 18, 2026, to review and discuss the fiscal year 2026-27 budgets for water, wastewater, regional reuse, stormwater, creeks, operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects (CIP). The presentation detailed revenue and expenditure assumptions, including projected water deliveries, wastewater usage, and rate increases. Key budget highlights included a $58 million total proposed budget for wastewater, $49.1 million for water operations, and CIP funding proposals totaling approximately $33.4 million across water, wastewater, regional, and stormwater funds. The committee discussed budget presentation formats, revenue-expenditure comparisons, and the impact of the truck waste program, which has generated significant revenue growth. The subcommittee unanimously approved a motion recommending the Board of Public Utilities approve the fiscal year 2026-27 budget package, including operations, maintenance, and capital expenditure appropriations.