Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District 2026/2027 Budget Process & Schedule

Each year, District staff prepares a proposed budget for consideration and adoption at a public hearing in June. The budget development process spans several months and includes multiple public meetings designed to provide transparency and opportunities for Board and public input.

 

The process begins in January, when District committees review and update their long-range planning documents, including the 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and maintenance plans. In February, staff gathers financial and operational information and develops budget assumptions based on economic indicators such as the Consumer Price Index and other relevant factors. Between February and March, the Board reviews and approves long-range capital plans. Using Board-approved assumptions and guidance, staff work with department managers and supervisors to prepare a draft budget. The draft is reviewed by management and presented to the Finance Committee before being brought forward to the full Board. A Final Draft Budget is made available for public review, and a public hearing is held in June. Following the hearing, the Board conducts final review and consideration of the budget during a public meeting and may adopt the budget at that time.

Committees review and update long-range capital and maintenance plans, programs, and District goals at publicly noticed meetings. Agendas are posted on the District calendar, online, in the District office, and at the community centers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate.

 

January & February

Committees review and update long-range capital and maintenance plans, programs, and District goals at publicly noticed meetings. Agendas are posted on the District calendar, online, in the District office, and at the community centers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate.

 

Tuesday – 5:00 p.m.

February 17, 2026

Special Board Workshop – Review and approval of committee proposed long range capital, maintenance plans, programs, and goals.

 

Tuesday – 4:00 p.m.

April 7, 2026

Special Finance Committee – Review Draft Budget

 

Tuesday – 5:00 p.m.

April 14, 2026

Special Board Workshop – Review Draft Budget

 

Tuesday – 4:00 p.m.

May 5, 2026

Special Finance Committee – Review Final Draft Budget

 

Tuesday – 5:00 p.m.

May 19, 2026

 Special Board Workshop – Review Final Draft Budget. Note: This meeting is tentative. The meeting of April 14, 2026 will determine the necessity for meeting.

 

Wed. – 5:00 p.m.

June 10, 2026

 Regular Board Meeting - Budget Hearing & Possible Budget approval (with any modifications identified as a result of the hearing).

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARING FOR 2026/2027 BUDGET PROCESS

 All meetings associated with the budget process are open to the public. The District encourages community members to attend and participate. The meetings listed below have been scheduled to promote public engagement and provide opportunities for the public to become familiar with the District’s budget and financial planning process.