The CSD Board of Directors has adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget.

The $11.28 Million operating budget includes more than $1.13 million in spending reductions compared to Fiscal Year 2025/2026. This comes out to a 9% cut in operations spending.

To determine where reductions would be made, the CSD General Manager worked closely with department heads and supervisors. The goal was to make thoughtful changes that would maximize savings while minimizing the direct impact on the community.

As shown in the table above, the most significant cuts were made to the Water Division, Roads Division, Police Services, and General Services. These include staff reductions, decreasing the use of consultants and outside contractors, fewer part-time and overtime hours, and the elimination of seasonal positions

The approved budget also includes reductions in planned Capital Improvement spending. Long-term, these reductions will limit the CSD's ability to make significant improvements to roads, water systems, and facilities.

These Capital Improvement reductions do not affect projects that are already underway, most notably the Bear Valley Road Rehabilitation Project. The CSD has budgeted $10.5 million for Capital Improvements in Fiscal Year 2026/2027, which is separate from the operating budget. The vast majority of those funds are dedicated to the Bear Valley Road project. Those funds are being drawn from reserves that were previously set aside for capital projects.

To view the full budget, including department-by-department spending and specific details on budget reductions, click here.