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Budget Engagement Commission

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Jul 24, 2026

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Budget Engagement Commission meeting summary

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Budget plan recommendations approved

The commission voted to recommend the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2028 biennial budget to City Council, while also backing use of any recovered Water General Fund Transfer revenue for infrastructure and, if Measure Z fails, for both roads and Fire.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Budget workshop received and filed

The commission reviewed Riverside’s fiscal year 2026-2028 biennial budget workshop on the General Fund and Measure Z spending plan and received and filed the item without a formal motion.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Budget Engagement Commission meeting summary

The Commission reelected Chair Williams and Vice Chair Vandenberg for one-year terms, approved the February 12, 2026 minutes and consent calendar, and received a Finance Director update.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Budget and fire funding recommendations

The commission recommended City Council adopt the Riverside Fire Department AP Triton master plan and a long-term emergency response funding strategy, including planning for the Measure Z 2036 sunset. It also backed several FY 2025/26 first-quarter budget actions, including transfers and appropriations totaling at least $1.8 million in listed items.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Budget Engagement Commission meeting summary

The commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a FY 2024/25 fourth-quarter financial report and multiple budget actions, including carrying over about $4.78 million in General Fund savings and $40.11 million in other City funds into FY 2025/26.

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Briefing

Oct 9, 2025

Measure Z reserve policy update recommended

The commission recommended updating the Measure Z Reserve Policy so that, if the $5 million minimum reserve is expected to be met, City staff and the Budget Engagement Commission would present a plan to City Council for using surplus reserves on new spending initiatives.

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Briefing

Aug 14, 2025

Budget Engagement Commission meeting summary

The commission received and filed updates on illegal fireworks enforcement and on the performance outcomes of Measure Z-funded housing and human services programs, including city youth and senior homeless-related programs.

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