City of Lemoore Council Meeting 5-19-2026

The City of Lemoore Council held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included presentations recognizing employees of the month and a detailed review of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The budget discussion covered general fund allocations, personnel increases including additional police officers, and capital improvement projects such as road work, traffic signal upgrades, and sidewalk repairs. Enterprise funds for water, sewer, refuse, and fleet were also reviewed, highlighting significant capital projects like the ESG water and wastewater projects and the purchase of five refuse collection trucks and a street sweeper. The council approved several procurement-related items including awarding construction management and staking services for the AHSC and Oleander extension improvements project to Q Incorporated, a budget amendment for fleet services and supplies, and authorization to purchase a facility maintenance vehicle. Additionally, a public hearing on a volunteer fire department ordinance was continued to a future meeting. The council also discussed a potential Department of Justice tobacco grant to support enforcement efforts against illegal tobacco sales. The meeting concluded with various department updates and council member reports.