AQMD - 5/28/26

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District held a meeting on May 28, 2026, focusing primarily on the approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and fee schedule, which included revenues of $49.6 million and expenditures of $56.1 million, resulting in a planned use of fund balance of $6.5 million. The board adopted the budget and fee schedule with a 2.72% fee increase effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the board adopted the South Sacramento Florin Community Emissions Reduction Program (SERP) following a public hearing, with plans to implement the program over five years pending California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval. The meeting also included a legislative and budget update highlighting potential reductions in funding for air quality programs, particularly the AB 617 community air protection program, due to uncertainties in cap-and-invest auction revenues. Discussions addressed the challenges of maintaining funding and legislative priorities amid state budget constraints. The meeting concluded with reports on air quality improvements in the region and upcoming clean transportation initiatives.