CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL BUDGET IN BRIEF Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Adopted Operating & Capital Improvement Budget

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FY 2025-27 BUDGET OVERVIEW

This year’s budget motto, “Excellence in Every Endeavor,” reflects the City’s commitment of consistently striving to achieve the highest standards in all action, activities, projects, and pursuits. The City’s dedication to excellence involves an intentional commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and a pledge to do the very best in every task, whether big or small. A mindset of “Excellence in Every Endeavor” is deeply rooted in every staff member, community partner, and volunteer; and has resulted in an organization and community that is highly desirable, high-achieving, and highly successful.

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES

Provide high-quality essential services & programs.
Support public safety & financial sustainability.
Maintain the City’s existing infrastructure.
Complete the City's General Plan Update.

CITYWIDE REVENUE SUMMARY

CITYWIDE EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

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CITYWIDE REVENUE SUMMARY

CITYWIDE EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 THROUGH 2029-2030

The Capital Improvement Program continues to place significant emphasis on the City's streets and road improvements, with $22.5 million (90.7% of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CIP budget), and $22.8 million (91.2% of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CIP budget) allocated towards street improvements. The adopted budget provides a clear roadmap to address critical infrastructure needs while also committing additional funding directly to the Infrastructure Reserves for future projects.

5-YEAR CIP

5-YEAR CIP FUNDING SOURCES

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LAGUNA NIGUEL CITY COUNCIL

Ray Gennawey, Mayor
Gene Johns, Mayor Pro Tem
Kelly Jennings, Council Member
Stephanie Oddo, Council Member
Stephanie Winstead, Council Member

Prepared by the Finance Department in Collaboration with:

Tamara S. Letourneau, City Manager
Justin J. Martin, Assistant City Manager
Trevor Agrelius, Finance Director
Jacki Scott, Public Works Director