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Finance Committee (Salinas) — April 7, 2026: Forwarded fees, impact fees, and biennial budget to City Council

SalinasApr 7, 20262 min read

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Committee approved the March 17, 2026 minutes and unanimously voted to forward three items to City Council: the FY 2026/27 City‑Wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, the City Development Impact Fees annual adjustment, and the FY 2026/27–2027/28 Biennial Budget.

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Approved minutes of March 17, 2026.
Approved recommendation to forward ID#26-137: FY 2026/27 City‑Wide Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to City Council. Staff noted a planned fee study (last conducted in 2015) and that 96% of fees are proposed to increase by the CPI.
Approved recommendation to forward ID#26-055: City Development Impact Fees Annual Adjustment to City Council. Presentation included background, types of fees, proposed amounts, and fiscal impact information.
Approved recommendation to forward ID#26-138: FY 2026/27–2027/28 Biennial Budget to City Council. Presentation addressed benefits and disadvantages of a biennial budget and considerations tied to City Council priorities.

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