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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the City’s Budget in Brief, a presentation of our financial plan for delivering services that are consistent with the City Council’s strategic plan goals and objectives. Each dollar in the city’s budget represents an investment in our shared future. This Budget in Brief outlines how we prioritize public safety, parks, transportation and economic development – ensuring that American Canyon continues to be a great place to live, work and play.

MISSION

STATEMENT

Our mission is to deliver exemplary services that are responsive to community priorities, ensure a healthy and sustainable organization and drive us toward our share vision for the future.

Destination for outdoor recreation and natural beauty

AMERICAN CANYON’S VISION

Home to an engaged, diverse community

Hub of opportunity and economic vitality

Collaboration and Teamwork

Organizational Strategic

Fiscal Responsibility

Community Engagement

Creativity and Innovation

OUR PRIORITIES

1. Public Safety

Ensure that American Canyon remains a safe community.

2. Outdoors and Recreation

Expand opportunities for use of outdoor recreation and an active healthy lifestyle.

3. Economic Development and Vitality

Attract and expand diverse business and employment opportunities.

4. Infrastructure

Develop and maintain infrastructure resource to support sustainable growth.

Improve the transportation network within the City to alleviate congestion and enhance the quality of life for the community.

6. Quality Services and Organizational Effectiveness Delivery exemplary government services.

7. Environmental Sustainability

Demonstrate leadership in environmental sustainability.

Citywide Budget

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Citywide expenditure budget totals $146.5 million and funds 122 full time equivalent positions, 28 of which come from the Sheriff’s contract. The chart/graph below shows the breakdown of the city budget by major fund types.

The General Fund is the City’s main fund to pay for city services such as police, street maintenance, parks and recreation services, administration, community development, building safety and planning. These activities utilize mostly tax dollars, such as property tax and sales tax, but are also supported by licenses and permits, charges, fines and investment earnings.

The Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds are funds for the cost of acquisition, construction, expansion or rehabilitation of the City’s infrastructure. There are a total of 46 CIP projects, exemplifying the City’s commitment to infrastructure, transportation and outdoor and recreational activity improvement.

The Enterprise Funds in American Canyon consist of Water, Sewer and Recycled Water Funds. The intent is that these funds be completely self-supporting and not subsidized by general fund revenue or taxes. Utility bills sent to each household and business in the community charge for the cost of providing these services. Other funds include Special Revenue Funds such as Gas Tax Fund, Measure U Fund, Community Facilities District, Lighting and Landscape Districts and Grant Funds.