Fund Reserve Policy Revisions (FY26)
Summary
The city is updating its 2021 reserve policy and adding a utility transfer rule, which shapes how much money is set aside and transferred between the city's utilities and general fund.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The policy locks in the roughly 12.5% utility transfers used in recent budget years and could affect how much utility revenue flows to the general fund.
Ratepayers and the general fund both get clearer, more transparent rules for moving money between utilities and city operations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
The updated policy caps transfers from water, sewer and electric funds to the general fund at 12.5% of revenue and changes the RTT reserve calculation. It shapes how much money is available each year for council priorities.
General - Jun 22, 2026
The city is updating its 2021 reserve policy and adding a utility transfer rule, which shapes how much money is set aside and transferred between the city's utilities and general fund.
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