Salinas finance committee recommends 2.8% rise in development impact fees and 2.2% CPI increase to citywide fees The Salinas finance committee voted to recommend the City Council approve a 2.8% increase to development impact fees (effective July 1, 2026) and a 2.2% CPI increase to the citywide schedule of fees and service charges for FY 2026–27; members cited the need to plan for infrastructure while noting an unusually large one-time boost to impact-fee balances from an Amazon project.

The Salinas Finance Committee has proposed a 2.8% increase in development impact fees, raising questions about the city's long-term infrastructure funding plans amid a significant one-time boost from an Amazon project.

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Auditors give Salinas a clean opinion on 2025 financial report; committee lacks quorum to approve minutes City staff and external auditors presented the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; auditors issued unmodified opinions and noted the recognition of about $21 million in ARPA funds as revenue. The Finance Committee lacked a quorum and tabled approval of minutes.

Salinas' financial health shines as auditors issue a clean opinion on the 2025 report, but a lack of quorum leaves key approvals on hold.

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Salinas finance committee hears Measure G update; staff begins renewal planning Finance Director Selena Andrews told the committee Measure G currently funds 106.5 city positions and is set to expire in February 2030; staff has issued an RFP for a revenue-measure strategist and plans polling ahead of possible 2026 or 2028 ballot placement.

Salinas is gearing up for a crucial Measure G renewal, which funds over 100 city positions—what happens if it doesn’t pass?

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Finance committee hears Measure G renewal planning as staff outlines revenue, positions funded The Salinas Finance Committee on Oct. 14 received an update on Measure G funding, including projected sales-tax revenue, staffing paid by the measure and early planning steps for a renewal before the measure's 2030 expiration; the committee also approved the Sept. 9 minutes.

The Salinas Finance Committee is gearing up for a crucial Measure G renewal, with projected sales-tax revenues hitting $91 million and early plans to keep vital services funded!

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Salinas Finance Committee adjusts agenda amidst member absences Salinas Finance Committee begins meeting with informational session due to member absences.

In a crucial meeting for community engagement, the Salinas Finance Committee adapts its agenda to ensure every voice is heard, even amid member absences.

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