Camarillo Approves Budget and Water Measures
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Camarillo approved its FY 2026/27 budget actions, including a $155,841,529 appropriations limit and a $95,258,526 General Fund balance commitment. The City also approved water-management measures, reaffirmed Stage 1 water-supply conditions, and advanced a water-conservation ordinance.
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What this means
The budget decisions set spending authority and reserve commitments for the coming fiscal year, including a separate Trolley budget. Residents may see a $100 fine for oversized-vehicle or recreational-vehicle parking violations once the ordinance takes effect. The Camarillo Sanitary District authorized a $551,970 sewer force-main construction contract, including contingency funds, and may place delinquent utility balances on the FY 2026/27 property-tax roll.
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- Approved the City of Camarillo FY 2026/27 budget, excluding Trolley operations, established a $155,841,529 Gann Appropriations Limit, committed $95,258,526 of projected General Fund balance, and approved the FY 2026/27 Trolley budget.
- Approved the Camarillo Sanitary District FY 2026/27 budget and employee compensation, classification, and benefits program effective July 1, 2026.
- Approved the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, reaffirmed the continuing Stage 1 Water Supply Condition, and introduced amendments to water-conservation regulations.
- Authorized the Pleasant Valley Road Sewer Force Main Phase 1 construction contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc., for up to $459,970, plus $92,000 in contingency, for total authorization of $551,970.
- Authorized direct assessments on the FY 2026/27 Ventura County Secured Property Tax Roll for delinquent utility balances.
- Approved the Fiscal Years 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program for the City and Camarillo Sanitary District.
- Introduced an ordinance amending oversized-vehicle parking rules and established a $100 fine for oversized-vehicle and recreational-vehicle parking violations.
- Introduced a 3% City Council compensation increase for calendar year 2027, effective January 1, 2027, after the November 2026 election.
- Authorized a $860,766 agreement for non-emergent community outreach, engagement, case management, and resource coordination services in support of Project HOPE.
- Reappointed Martita Martinez-Bravo to the Camarillo Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2029.
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