4/20/2026 - City of Modesto Finance Committee Budget Workshop

The City of Modesto Finance Committee held a budget workshop on April 20, 2026, to review the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 operating and multi-year budget. Key procurement-related discussions included allocations for Measure H funds totaling approximately $48.5 million in revenue, with $7.6 million proposed for new programs and projects such as playground installations, fire apparatus buyouts, and police staffing adjustments. The committee reviewed departmental budgets, including police, fire, parks and recreation, city manager's office, city attorney, community and economic development, engineering services, and public works. Notable procurement decisions involved the purchase of a truck for solid waste operations, lease agreements for fire apparatus, and capital improvement projects like the Awesome Spot playground and Scenic Drive. The committee also discussed policies for Measure H fund balance reserves and capping general fund deficit funding. Several new positions were proposed across departments, including building inspectors, police lieutenants, and multimedia designers. The workshop emphasized maintaining a balanced budget, managing structural deficits, and strategic investments to support community safety, economic development, and infrastructure improvements. No formal votes were recorded during the session, but action items include developing reserve policies and continuing budget refinement for council consideration.