The City Council will hold the first of two public hearings on Piedmont’s proposed FY2025-26 budget at their regular meeting on Monday, June 2.
The budget, adopted annually, serves as a major policy document and describes how Piedmont intends to finance its services and infrastructure in the coming year. The proposed FY2025-26 budget maintains existing service levels citywide, prioritizing high quality service delivery, fiscal responsibility, and planning for the future while bringing several multi-year major projects to completion, including the City’s new community pool, 9-1-1 dispatch center relocation, and the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan.
Review committee endorses proposed budget; encourages more work on long-term infrastructure needs
Monday’s public hearing will include a presentation from the Budget Advisory and Financial Planning Committee on their analysis of the proposed budget. The Committee’s written report to Council endorses the plan, stating:
“The proposed budget for FY 25-26 reflects the City’s continued commitment to conservative budgeting and financial discipline. This approach ensures that the City can continue to provide high quality public services, replace aging equipment, and address infrastructure repairs, while retaining a strong General Fund.”
Looking forward, the Committee’s letter encourages the City to further quantify and plan for future infrastructure costs, identifying aging buildings, storm drain infrastructure, and road conditions as particular areas of concern. The Committee also reiterates their call from previous reports for the City to explore options for additional revenue sources, including an increase in the Transfer Tax, as a tool for providing funding necessary for future capital needs.
Share feedback online, in person, or by Zoom
Community members can share comments at the meeting in person or via Zoom:
FY2025-26 Budget Public Hearing #1
Monday, June 2, 6pm
City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue
Zoom: piedmont-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/82500567382
The Council is expected to adopt the budget following a second public hearing on June 16.