# Rancho Mirage City Council Meeting, November 05, 2026

At the November 5, 2026 regular meeting, the Rancho Mirage City Council received an update on Palm Springs International Airport projects, including a $93.6 million outgoing baggage-handling system that broke ground October 20, with 70% of its funding from federal sources. The airport also reported installed escalators and 80 public EV charging stations. Accenture has been hired to help develop a five-year capital improvement plan; additional gates and a federal inspection station remain priorities under consideration, while a consolidated rental-car facility was described as costly and subject to funding constraints. The Council also approved the consent calendar 5–0, which included contracts and demands, though the transcript provides no contract details.

The Council approved FY 2025–26 year-end budget adjustments 5–0. Staff reported approximately $39.9 million in general-fund operating revenue, a $2.5 million operating surplus, $7.4 million in non-operating/capital spending, and about $4.9 million in net reserve use, leaving approximately $56.9 million in general-fund reserves. Capital work cited included the IID substation, Ramon Road widening, sand fencing, and flashing beacons. The Council also advanced two Community Facilities District No. 1 annexations, including special-tax proceedings for police and fire services, and approved a resident sandbag distribution program ahead of forecast winter storms. No specific spending amount for that program was stated.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Rancho Mirage City Council Meeting, November 05, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hTnhXQWrmw) - City of Rancho Mirage