Business Planning and Budget is responsible for producing the City’s biennial budget and the City’s Five-Year Strategic Business Plan. These documents are the "blueprints" used to provide a sound financial framework for all City operations. The budget team is also responsible for regular review of revenues and expenditures to budget estimates, fiscal forecasting, coordination of the City’s land use projections, and evaluation of the fiscal impact of new development.
Budget Updates
June 1, 2026: Finance Commission
Comprehensive Financial Update on FY 2024-25 Financial Reports and Audit Results, FY 2025–26 Third Quarter Update, Mid-Cycle Budget Review for FY 2026–27
June 9, 2026: City Council Meeting
Comprehensive Financial Update on FY 2024-25 Financial Reports and Audit Results, FY 2025–26 Third Quarter Update, Mid-Cycle Budget Review for FY 2026–27
July 2026–August 2026: Community Budget Workshops
August 3, 2026: City Council Special Meeting
General Fund Structural Deficit
September 21, 2026: Finance Commission
Community Budget Workshops Update
September 22, 2026: City Council Meeting
Community Budget Workshops Update
November 2, 2026: Finance Commission
Year-End Report (Q4 Budget Update)
November 10, 2026: City Council Meeting
Year-End Report (Q4 Budget Update)
January 2027–March 2027: FY 2027–29 Budget Development
City Manager and Departments Develop Budget for FY 2027–29
April 2027–May 2027: FY 2027–29 Proposed Budget Presentation
Presentation to Multiple Commissions, including Finance Commission
June 15, 2027: City Council Meeting
Recommendation to adopt the FY 2027–29 Proposed Budget
Proposed Fee Updates
Resolution 26-XX – Public Safety Fees (Open in new window)
Revised Fee Schedule – Public Safety Fees (Open in new window)
Resolution 26-XX – Credit Card Convenience Fee (Open in new window)
Revised Fee Schedule – Credit Card Convenience Fee (Open in new window)
Resolution 26-XX – Athletic Field and Irvine Fieldhouse Fees (Open in new window)
Resolution 26-XX – Reservation Fee Adjustment and Related Policy Changes (Open in new window)
Budget Awards
- Irvine Ranked No. 1 in Latest Fiscal Strength Survey
- GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (Open in new window)
- CSMFO Excellence Award for Budgeting (Open in new window)
Financial Data Online
A Financial Data Online (Open in new window) portal has been established as an additional tool to explore the City’s budget.