4/21/2026 - City of Modesto Finance Committee Budget Workshop

The City of Modesto Finance Committee held a budget workshop on April 21, 2026, focusing extensively on departmental budget presentations, funding allocations, and procurement-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of equipment maintenance agreements for fiscal year 2026-27, with contracts totaling up to $934,391 for various city departments and $11,750,176 for software and hardware maintenance, both motions passed unanimously by the committee. The meeting also covered updates on capital improvement projects funded by Measure H and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including deferred maintenance prioritization and ongoing infrastructure projects. Additionally, the committee reviewed proposed fee increases, including water and wastewater rate adjustments, and discussed a feasibility study for a potential transient occupancy tax (TOT) ballot measure to raise approximately $1 million annually for public works and safety projects. Grant applications and awards across multiple departments were highlighted, with emphasis on leveraging federal and state funding for critical projects such as radio encryption for public safety and water infrastructure improvements. The committee also addressed pension liabilities, IT security budgeting, and sponsorship programs for community events. Overall, the workshop provided a comprehensive review of the city’s fiscal planning, procurement contracts, and strategic funding initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year.