Report Prepared by: Scott McBride, City Manager and Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Allow the Interested Public an Opportunity to Provide Input on the Content of the City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and After Hearing all Comments Continue the Public Hearing to June 15, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Public Hearing to afford the interested public an opportunity to provide input on the content of the 2026-27 City Council, Public Financing and Economic Development Authority, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced Proposed Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council/Public Financing and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Merced - It is recommended that the City Council/Authorities/Successor Agency conduct the Public Hearing and provide direction to the City Manager on the content of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget; and adopt a motion continuing the Public Hearing to the June 15, 2026, Council Meeting.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or.
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 1104.
DISCUSSION
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 recommended budget reflects the City Council's priorities, resident feedback, and the City organization's commitment to responsible fiscal stewardship. The budget balances operational needs with long-term planning while continuing investme...
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