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Committee accepts financial and safety reports
San JoseJun 18, 20261 min read
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The committee accepted third-quarter financial reports and advanced a recommendation to write off uncollectible debts of up to $880,829.08. It also accepted status reports on community safety, wildfire prevention, and racial and social equity work.
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What this means
The committee approved routine financial reporting for the third quarter and sent a recommendation to the full City Council on writing off up to $880,829.08 in uncollectible debts. It also received updates on efforts to improve community safety and prepare for wildfires. A separate annual report on racial and social equity work was accepted as well.
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- Accepted the Third Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and referred them to the August 11, 2026 City Council meeting for full adoption.
- Forwarded a recommendation to authorize the Director of Finance to write off uncollectible debts of up to $880,829.08.
- Accepted the status report on the Increasing Community Safety Focus Area.
- Accepted the status report on wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts in the City's Wildland-Urban Interface.
- Accepted the annual report on advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)
Jun 18, 2026, 8:30 PMCouncil Chambersscheduled
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- Consent Calendar
- Third Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
- Reports to Committee
- City Council Focus Area Status Report: Increasing Community Safety.
- Wildfire Prevention and Preparedness Status Report.
- Advancing Equity through Culture and Practice Annual Report.
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