Posted on: May 16, 2025, courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=221

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA –– Fillmore, CA – May 16, 2025 – At its May 13, 2025, meeting, the Fillmore City Council unanimously
approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026 Annual Budget, ensuring continued delivery of essential services, targeted
infrastructure investments, and alignment with all City Council priorities.

City Council Goals Met in the FY 2025–2026 Budget

The approved budget fully supports the following goals adopted by the City Council:

- Revitalize Downtown Central Avenue

- Enhance Parks and Recreation

- Upgrade Public Infrastructure

- Address Homelessness

- Improve Public Communication and Engagement

Key Investments and Highlights

- Public Safety Enhancements:

- Two new firefighter positions

- Ongoing support for police and sheriff contract services

- $265,000 for protective gear and EMS supplies

- Police Restroom Expansion

- Traffic control devices

Parks & Recreation:

- $659,000 for park operations and maintenance

- Graffiti removal and vandalism repair allocation

- Completion of Delores Day Park modular restroom

- Upgraded irrigation and water line repairs

Infrastructure and Facilities:

- $7.1 million in capital improvements

- Street and sidewalk repairs, tree maintenance, and storm drain upgrades

- Transfers from enterprise funds to support water/sewer infrastructure and AMI meter system

- FEMA-reimbursable sewer emergency repair project underway

Homelessness Initiatives:

- $599,000 in FY 2025–26 from the $1.49 million ERF-4-L state grant to support housing solutions

Community Engagement & Administration:

- Launch of a new City newsletter

- $10,000 for Downtown wayfinding signage

- General Plan update underway

- Code enforcement contractor support

Senior Services:

- $294,000 contribution to Senior Nutrition Program to ensure uninterrupted meal delivery and program operations

Transparency & Access

Residents are encouraged to explore the full FY 2025–2026 Budget and related materials, available on the City’s website:

Staff Report – FY 2025–26 Budget - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1046/Staff-Report-for-FY2...
PDF?bidId=

Budget Presentation Slides - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1048/City-of-Fillmore-and...

Budget-Presentation-PDF?bidId=

FY 2025–2026 Final Budget Document - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1047/FY-2025-26-Budget-Bo...

This summary highlights only a portion of the investments and initiatives included in the FY 2025–2026 Budget. For a full
list of funded projects, programs, and expenditures, residents are encouraged to review the complete Budget Presentation
and Budget Book available at the links above.

For additional information, please contact, Debra Cavaletto at dcavaletto@fillmoreca.gov or via phone at 805-524-3701 ext.
122.

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Community Contact:

Name: Debra Cavaletto

Title: Finance Director

Phone: 805-524-3701 ext. 122

Email: dcavaletto@fillmoreca.gov