City Council approves budget and public works funding
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The City Council approved mid-year budget adjustments, awarded a $1,001,042 sewer main replacement contract with up to a 10% contingency, and authorized new spending for police training equipment, a Mission Playhouse concert fee waiver, and Independence Day celebration planning.
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What this means
Residents will see several city projects move forward after the Council approved budget changes and multiple spending items. The biggest infrastructure action was a $1,001,042 contract for sewer main replacement, with total authorization up to $1,101,146 including contingency. The Council also approved a new public safety equipment purchase, waived a theater rental fee for a scheduled Air Force Band concert, and authorized planning contracts and agreements tied to the Mission Playhouse nonprofit effort and the July 3 Independence Day celebration.
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- Approved mid-year adjustments to the fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
- Awarded Construction Contract No. 25-11 for the Sewer Main Replacement Project to GRBCON, Incorporated for $1,001,042, with authorization up to $1,101,146 including contingency.
- Approved up to $18,000 in asset forfeiture funding for police training equipment and community engagement materials.
- Granted a full waiver of the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse rental fee of $6,904.50 for the May 18, 2026 United States Air Force Band of the Golden West concert.
- Authorized an agreement for a $67,500 drone, laser, and pyrotechnics show for the July 3, 2026 Independence Day Celebration and an MOU with San Gabriel Unified School District for use of Gabrielino High School campus.
- Accepted the draft Strategic Plan for the Mission Playhouse nonprofit effort and authorized a contract with Michelle L. Freridge, Esquire, not to exceed $5,000, subject to City Attorney review and approval.
- Received a Measure A grant for $500,000 for the planning and implementation phase for construction documents for the Smith Park Pool project.
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City Council Meetings Meeting on March 17, 2026
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