Page 4 - Moreno Valley 2025 Citizens Guide to the Budget

The City of Moreno Valley

BALANCES BUDGET

Despite State and Local Pressures

Moreno Valley has approved a two-year balanced budget i Through diligent financial management, the City will
May of 2 2 . Despite continued takeaways of local funds by continue to focus on financial stability and community
the State and increased costs for services provided by quality of life, despite state and federal policies that
Riverside County, the budget is fully balanced. It represents potentially affect the funding Moreno Valley and other
ongoing investments in the City’s future while maintaining California cities receive.
the award-winning sound fiscal stewardship and
conservative legal safeguards, which have marked Moreno While the continued State takeaways and cost increases
Valley as one of the most fiscally fit cities in the Nation. imposed by the County can limit the City’s ongoing ability to
sustain services and programs, the current budget effectively
The adopted General Fund budget for 2025/26 totals preserves services that are high priorities for Moreno Valley
204.2 million and the overall budget exceeds $ residents.
million. The spending plan includes $55.8 million in capital
improvements to ensure the repair and replacement of aging
local infrastructure within our current financial capabilities.

This budget is based on the principles of Momentum MoVal,
a strategic plan developed by the City Council to ensure that
community priorities are reflected in planning decisions.
The City will continue active outreach to assess community
priorities into the future. While Moreno Valley’s fiscal
position remains strong, the City is keeping a watchful
eye on areas of concern such as the potential for slower
economic growth and increased costs for public safety
services provided by Riverside County. As the City continues
to add residents, infrastructure, and services, needs will
also grow as new facilities and roadways are constructed to
meet community needs.
To view our budget and other financial documents,
visit: www.moval.org/budget
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