Amendment to the 2026 City Capital Budget
May 21, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | $1,000,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Stacy and Witbeck, Inc | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Stacy and Witbeck, Inc | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Stacy and Witbeck, Inc | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Stay Green, Keep SMART 2020 - Yes on I | Ghilotti Construction | $25,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
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The Frame
This shifts capital funding between city departments, which changes the amount of money available for specific infrastructure or property projects managed by Public Works and Property Management versus the Chief Administrative Office.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Department of Public Works
The department will have its capital budget reduced.
Department of Property Management
The department will have its capital budget reduced.
Chief Administrative Office
The office will receive additional capital budget funds.
Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends the 2026 Capital Budget (Ordinance No. 30,532 M.C.S.).
- Funds are being de-appropriated (removed) from the Department of Public Works.
- Funds are being de-appropriated (removed) from the Department of Property Management.
- Funds are being appropriated (added) to the Chief Administrative Office.
- The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee recommended the ordinance for approval.
- The matter was introduced on May 7, 2026.
- The ordinance has been passed by the City Council.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
This shifts capital funding between city departments, which changes the amount of money available for specific infrastructure or property projects managed by Public Works and Property Management versus the Chief Administrative Office.
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Centralization of Capital Funds
The movement of funds from operational departments (Public Works/Property Management) to the Chief Administrative Office suggests a shift toward more centralized control of capital projects.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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