Adelanto finance staff projects modest surplus in proposed 2026-27 budget

Adelanto finance staff presented the city’s proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget, projecting general-fund revenues of $27,042,569 and expenditures of $26,810,684 — a forecasted surplus of about $231,885. Presenter Sharon told the council that public-safety contracts account for roughly 62% of projected general-fund spending and that the city is pursuing grants and revenue-diversification measures to support capital needs.

Sharon said the water enterprise is projected to earn about $12.2 million in revenue with similar anticipated expenditures and described significant ongoing capital investments in water and sewer systems to attract development. Mayor Gabriel Reyes and other council members credited staff for rapid audit progress and said completing audits and maintaining fiscal controls helps the city access outside funding such as Measure I and other transportation and infrastructure grants. "Speeding up and catching up on the audits…shows the community and the world that we are serious about financial management," Sharon said.

Councilmembers asked for clarifications on the revenue breakdown and reserve assumptions; Sharon responded that the budget uses conservative projections and that staff will monitor revenues and may return with amendments if actual receipts differ. The council did not take a final vote on adoption at the hearing; staff noted continuous monitoring after adoption and that adjustments would be proposed if revenues fall short.