TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Manager, UVWMA
REPORT BY: Kat Chambers - Staff Services Analyst II, UVWMA
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
RECOMMENDATION
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PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET
REQUESTED ACTION: Staff requests Approval and Adoption of Agency Resolution No. 26-01, adopting the proposed final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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BACKGROUND
The Upper Valley Waste Management Agency (UVWMA) was formed in 1992 through a Joint Powers Agreement between Napa County, City of St. Helena, City of Calistoga, and the Town of Yountville. It coordinates and oversees solid waste, recycling, and organics services for the Upper Napa Valley by administering franchise agreements with private haulers, ensuring compliance with state waste reduction mandates, conducting rate and contract oversight, and supporting public outreach and education efforts.
The requested Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget allocation would allow the Agency to continue meeting regulatory requirements, maintain effective program oversight, support regional waste diversion goals, and ensure reliable waste management services for residents and businesses.
The recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget is attached for Board approval:
Expenditures $1,268,350
Revenues $820,000
Use of Fund Balance $448,350
The anticipated total revenues of $820,000 are collected from franchise fees, grants, and interest earnings. Revenue is primarily provided through the UVDS Franchise Agreement, whereby the company provides the Agency funds in an amount equal to 3% of its gross revenue to the Agency. This is expected to generate approximately $560,000 in revenue for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. In addition, the budget assumes $25,000 in revenue from a CalRecycle grant to support recycling programs. The Agency also has a $300,000 SB 1383 grant recorded as deferred revenue, of which approximately ~$200,000 remains unearned and is expected to be expende...
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