The budget maintains core services and funds key infrastructure projects
At its June 9 meeting, the Folsom City Council adopted a $308 million citywide operating budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, which begins July 1.
The adopted budget reflects the city's commitment to maintaining essential services in a constrained fiscal environment while strategically investing in critical infrastructure and long-term community priorities.
While revenues are projected to increase modestly, rising operational costs and infrastructure needs continue to place pressure on city finances. Sales tax, one of the city's primary revenue sources, is expected to remain flat at $28 million. Property tax is projected to increase about 3% to an estimated $49 million in FY 2026-27.
The FY 2026-27 budget funds a range of citywide projects and initiatives, including:
- Empire Ranch Road Interchange planning and design.
- Roadway maintenance, including crack sealing and slurry seal treatments.
- Central Business District revitalization improvements.
- Riley Street sidewalk improvements.
- Bridge preventive maintenance projects.
- Traffic flow and safety improvements.
- Benevento Family Park and Jackrabbit Hill Park development.
- Folsom Plan Area Neighborhood Park #2 development.
- Southeast Connector Class I Trail construction and trail renovations.
- Basin 4 Sewer Phase II improvements.
- Water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
- Water treatment plant rehabilitation and technology upgrades.
“Every budget requires thoughtful choices, particularly in a constrained fiscal environment,” said City Manager Bryan Whitemyer. “This budget balances today's operational needs with tomorrow's infrastructure priorities by focusing on core services, maintaining healthy reserves, and investing strategically in core infrastructure projects.”
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