The Pittsburg City Council has voted in favor of a $62.8 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes a 1.9% increase in expenditures, resulting in a projected deficit of $622,000 despite almost $62.2 million in expected revenue. Assistant City Manager Maria M. Aliotti highlighted the city's traditional approach to balancing budgets through attrition. Various funding sources have contributed to a $1.27 million revenue rise, whereas expenditures surged mainly due to personnel costs. Specific departments have seen varying changes in budget allocations, demonstrating financial pressures across the city departments.
The City Council has unanimously approved a $62.8 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, demonstrating efforts to balance the city's finances despite a projected deficit.
Assistant City Manager Aliotti emphasized the need for a balanced budget, stating that the city typically recovers financial shortfalls through attrition and savings.
City revenues have increased by $1.27 million from the previous fiscal year, largely from non-departmental revenues, while the police department anticipates an increase in revenue as well.
Expenditures are higher mainly due to personnel-related costs, including cost-of-living adjustments and liabilities for insurance, presenting a challenge to budget balancing.
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