For the June 18, 2026 meeting, staff has presented the proposed 2026‑27 annual budget for the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority totaling $17,300,951, covering operations and maintenance ($9,249,090), capital projects ($225,000), and SRF debt service and coverage payments ($7,826,861). The budget is funded primarily via member agency contributions from Turlock, Ceres, and Turlock Irrigation District, with interest income also projected, and is tied to the approved staffing plan and ongoing operation of the Regional Surface Water Supply Project. The Board is also being asked to adopt a minimum cash reserve target equal to six months of total FY 2026‑27 budget, which will guide cash management and quarterly billing to member agencies.This budget sets the spending envelope for consulting, contractual services, chemicals, IT, equipment replacement, and construction line items where specific procurements will be initiated during the fiscal year. Vendors in engineering, O&M support, IT/software, financial consulting, and capital project delivery can use this as a roadmap to anticipate RFQs/RFPs, especially where line items such as Contract Help Services, Construction Projects, and Equipment Replacement are funded but not yet awarded.

Key budgeted expense classifications include Contractual Services (consultants, contract help, permitting, legal), Supplies and Maintenance (chemicals, lab, software, equipment), Utilities, Vehicle expenses, and Capital Outlay (equipment replacement and a $225k construction project).