Berkeley Development News

Berkeley City Council Approves FY27-28 Budget, Adopts Annual Appropriation Ordinance Amidst Fiscal Challenges

The Berkeley City Council adopted the proposed FY27 and FY28 biannual budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), along with the FY27 annual appropriation ordinance. The adopted budget includes a $921.6 million appropriation for FY27, reflecting a revised gross appropriation and net appropriation after accounting for various changes, including funding for fire department positions and the small sites program. The council also addressed a significant structural deficit and potential revenue impacts from upcoming elections, ultimately voting to approve a substitute motion that balanced fiscal responsibility with community needs, including funding for fire positions and preservation of small sites housing.