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ROHNERT PARK, CA - The City of Rohnert Park is pleased to announce the adoption of its 2024/25 fiscal year budget. The annual budget was unanimously adopted at the June 25 Regular City Council meeting, and marks an important annual step in ensuring the city’s financial health and quality of life for its residents.
The approximate $147 million annual operating budget includes $62.5 million in General Fund expenditures.
Revenue projections for fiscal year 2024-25 assume a soft economy with a relatively flat revenue forecast. Major sources of revenue in the City's General Fund include Sales and Use Taxes, Property Taxes, and Transit Occupancy Taxes. The City gratefully acknowledges the $14.1 million financial support provided to the City and the Rohnert Park community by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. These contributions provide important investments in the community and mitigate the impact of the Tribe's entertainment facility.
Mayor Susan Adams expressed enthusiasm about the newly adopted budget, stating, “This balanced budget is a testament to our commitment to creating a sustainable and prosperous future for Rohnert Park. Current and future generations can be proud of our focus on financial stability, enhancing quality of life, and investing in our infrastructure."
The annual adopted budget includes additional funding to certain departments to enhance service delivery and quality of life. These include:
- Vehicles and Equipment: $2.6 million was allocated to replace 18 City vehicles. This includes an all-electric vehicle in Public Safety, the replacement of a van with a lift which is used to transport seniors and teens, one to two additional electric vans for Public Works, and a new vacon truck used for sewer cleaning.
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Infrastructure Maintenance and Beautification: $3.7 million was allocated for regular repair and maintenance and continued progress on deferred maintenance at 62 major facilities throughout the City. Over 100 current capital projects are in progress, with many critical infrastructure projects scheduled to be completed in the next two to three years. In total, an investment of approximately $70 million has been allocated to these capital projects, which include the Honeybee Pool Renovation, Wooden Streetlight Pole Replacements, Creek Path Replacement, Hinebaugh Creek, Sunrise Park Pickleball Court Replacement, Streets Preventative Maintenance, Southwest Boulevard Complete Streets, B Section Sewer Line Upgrades, and Water Line Replacement in B Section. The City will continue its maintenance efforts, such as creek cleaning, street pavement throughout the city, sidewalk replacement, pothole repairs, park improvements, facility repairs, traffic signal maintenance, and other deferred maintenance work. Staff will continue working on conceptual designs for the expansion of the Public Works Corporation Yard at the downtown site. Over 10,000 water meters are being replaced with smart meters. A waterline along Southwest Boulevard is expected to be completed in the next fiscal year.
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General Plan: The General Plan is the guiding document for how the community grows and evolves. The City is committed to keeping it updated, and is currently undertaking minor changes to reflect state-mandated requirements and changing land uses related to tribal lands. A Revised General Plan Policy document is anticipated to be available for public review in late July, with an Administrative Draft EIR completed by mid-August.
In March 2024, the City Council and the City’s Leadership Team convened for a strategic workshop to set the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The result of this collaborative effort is a set of clearly defined goals and priorities that will guide the city’s efforts through June 30, 2025. This budget reflects the collective vision and dedication of the City Council and the City’s Leadership Team.
Goals for Fiscal Year 2024/25
- Long Term Financial Sustainability
- Community Quality of Life
- Planning and Infrastructure
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Organization Well Being
Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024/25
- Continue to Make Progress on the Downtown
- Focus on Infrastructure and Beautification
- Open the Rohnert Park People Services Center
The City of Rohnert Park is confident that the goals and priorities set forth for the 2024/25 fiscal year will drive positive outcomes and continue to foster a thriving, family-friendly community that is a safe and enjoyable place to live, work, and play.
For more information about the 2024/25 fiscal year budget and the city's ongoing projects, please click here.
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