1. The proposed 2027 budget is near the 2026 level, but remains preliminary. Staff presented a budget of approximately $424,000, less than 1% above the 2026 budget before any revision to the proposed audit line. Staff time, the largest expense, was shown at $139,000 after a 5% increase. The Groundwater Authority member contribution was budgeted at $65,000. Staff proposed moving some technical consultant work into the $125,000 legal line item under attorney-client privilege, with further discussion reserved for closed session. Members questioned a proposed $5,000 financial audit line; staff said removing it would lower the preliminary budget by $5,000. Staff plans to send the budget to member agencies, including SSJID, Escalon and Ripon, for review before the board considers adoption in December. No budget vote was taken.
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