The Menifee City Council has adopted a balanced two-year budget for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27. The biennial budget is the largest in the city’s history, totaling over $129 million in 2025/26 and $134 million in 2026/2027.
“This two-year budget reflects our commitment to thoughtful long-term planning, responsible fiscal stewardship, and delivering high-quality projects and services to our community,” City Manager Armando G. Villa said. “Our Finance Department did an outstanding job putting this budget together and their hard work has helped Menifee to be named one of the most fiscally sound cities in the state by the California Policy Center.”
The city said it will be investing more than $113 million over the next two years to ensure it maintains its position as one of the Top 20 Safest Cities in California (Safewise.com). The biennial budget supports the 122 full-time positions within the Menifee Police Department, as well as code enforcement operations and dispatch services with the City of Murrieta.
The budget also continues fire contract services with the County of Riverside, including fire marshal and emergency medical services.
Additionally, nearly $30 million is allocated toward several Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. These projects range from transportation, traffic signals, street and drainage improvements, pavement management, and facility and park enhancements. The city’s CIP Budget Book has a full list of projects and is available at www.cityofmenifee.us/cip.
In June 2024, the city council adopted an updated 40% reserve policy to set aside funds to ensure the city’s financial stability and to be prepared for potential emergencies. The biennial budget ensures that these funds are reserved in compliance with that policy.
Additionally, the city has taken proactive measures to establish dedicated reserves for recurring large expenses, including fleet replacements, insurance premiums, unfunded pension liability, fire equipment, and public facilities. The city continues to maintain zero unfunded pension liabilities.
