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Every two years, the City Financial Services Department prepares a biennial budget (two one-year budgets) for our City Council (governing body) to adopt. The budget, simply put, is a policy document. The document reflects and supports City Council policies and is the primary tool to accomplish various goals. The biennial budget is developed with a primary focus to achieve City Council’s goals and plans established in supporting and meeting the City’s Strategic Plan. Departments share their accomplishments and develop objectives focused on achieving overarching Council goals and strategies in areas to include:
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- Serve the Community with Pride and Dedication
- Community Investment
- Fiscal Stability and Sustainability
- Innovation
- Safety
- Embracing, Inclusive Community
As projected revenues are finite, policy decisions are made on how to best utilize City resources to meet the needs of our community. The budget must be built from attainable revenue projections, while at the same time identifying fair and accurate expenditures. In developing the budget, a primary component is to determine the costs associated with operating our City effectively and efficiently. Since we are a service organization (and we don’t make widgets), the primary expense is the City’s labor force (salary and benefits) serving the residents and businesses of Cathedral City. In addition, there are operating components (such as materials, supplies, maintenance, etc) necessary to better serve the Cathedral City community. In addition to the City Council, the City has six primary operating departments: City Management, Financial Services, Community and Economic Development, Public Works, Police and Fire.
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In December 2024, the six-month budget preparation cycle begins for the FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027 Biennial Budget by developing estimates for various revenue and expense elements. In January/February, the department narratives, consisting of department goals and strategies, objectives in meeting Council goals and strategies, and department accomplishments are created. In addition, a draft 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan and 5-Year Parks Improvement Plan are prepared. In refining these plans, existing and new projects are reviewed/identified, along with their scope, funding/expense needs, and associated timelines. In March, City Management and City Council review the budgeted revenues and expenditures. During the month of April, there will be two Study Session Discussions to review the budget workbooks along with any questions from the City Council. The first session will be dedicated to the General Fund (the primary financial backbone in operating the City) and the second session will be devoted to the other financial elements of the budget known as the Special Revenue Funds, Internal Service Funds, and the 5-Year Plans mentioned above. The proposed budget will be presented to City Council at the first meeting in May for review and feedback, and the final budget will be presented to the City Council at the second meeting in May for adoption, ensuring we meet the requirement to have an approved budget prior to the start of the City’s fiscal year on July 1st.
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Principals of budgeting and financial statements of the City are governed by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Industry requirements set forth by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The City of Cathedral City participates in the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award program. The City has received this prestigious award for nine (9) consecutive budget cycles covering the past seventeen (17) years. The FY 2025/2026 and FY 2026/2027 Biennial Budget will be the City’s 10th submission to GFOA for this award.
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We would like to invite the many residents and business owners to participate in the Study Sessions during April. We would also like to thank the City Council and City Management for their leadership and overall direction in the budget process. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the City staff in advance for participating in developing our biennial budget.
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Preparing the budget is a demanding and time consuming effort for all involved in the process. This is especially true considering the competing priorities and continued workloads and budgetary challenges facing the City. ”Teamwork” among City Council, staff and our constituents and business community are the backbone to creating this policy document. This same “teamwork” continues to be an essential ingredient in Moving Cathedral City Forward.
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Financial Services Director
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SnowFest Returns to Downtown Cathedral City Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, With Real Snow & Mayor’s Tree Lighting
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Join us for Cathedral City’s SnowFest, presented once again by Comfort Air, from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The annual event captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one event with holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, food, train rides, real snow, and much more! It all comes to life …Read more
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Cathedral City Receives Perfect Score from Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index
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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), an educational entity of the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, released its 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Scorecard rating the City of Cathedral City with a perfect score of 100. This is the highest recognition by HRC and comes after a thorough review of …Read more
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Cathedral City Fire & EMS Announces Major Traffic Safety Initiative with Grant Support
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Cathedral City Fire & EMS is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing the number of fatalities and injuries on our roadways, with a particular focus on protecting young children. This initiative is made possible through a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and is part of our ongoing commitment to …Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: HSIP 9B – Varner Road Safety Improvements Project
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Starting November 18, 2024, through February 2025, Granite Construction Company will be constructing roadway safety improvements along Varner Road. The safety improvements include the installation of guard rails, LED flashing signage, and centerline rumble strips. To minimize disruption and ensure the safety of both the construction crew and the public, there is Saturday …Read more
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Cathedral City Earns Certified Autism Center™ Status, Enhancing Accessibility for All
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Committing to a more inclusive and accessible city, Cathedral City becomes a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). For the certification, over 80% of city employees, including law enforcement and first responders, went through training and certification designed to help…Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Street Sweeping Alerts Through City of Cathedral City's CodeRED Notification System
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The City of Cathedral City is excited to launch a new CodeRED community notification system, designed to provide residents important information about city services. The City can activate the notification system for street sweeping notifications, road construction projects, garbage and recycling service updates, or other incidents with broad…Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG’s Emissions Survey for Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
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The City of Cathedral City is working with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and other participating cities to develop a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan that will include strategies that can be implemented locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By …Read more
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Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Program Available for First Time Home Buyers
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The Riverside County American Rescue Plan Act First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program (ARPA FTHB) is designed to provide assistance to low to moderate income persons in the purchase of their first home. Assistance may be provided for the down payment on the purchase of a home. Program Highlights: Provides down …Read more
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Don’t Want to Come to City Hall to Do Business? No Problem. We’re Bringing City Hall to You.
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Cathedral City is continuing to make significant strides in enhancing its offering of online services. Since December, staff have implemented many new online services, making it easier and faster for residents and businesses to access essential services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, without ever having to leave their home or office – a plus, especially during our …Read more
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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City
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COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ADAM KARSTEN has officially announced CVRep’s 2024-2025 Season: five sensational productions of award-winning plays and musicals never before produced by CVRep as well as the World Premiere of a new and timely work selected from the 2023 ORIGINS NEW WORKS PROGRAM. The season starts with …Read more
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2024 Mayors' Cup Golf Tournament
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December 7, 2024
🏌️♂️ SAVE THE DATE! 2024 MAYORS' CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT A Cathedral City Evening Rotary Event 📅 Saturday, December 7, 2024 ⏰ Registration: 7:00 AM 🏌️ Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM 📍 NEW LOCATION Cimarrón Golf Resort 67603 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234 🎯 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Full Golf Tournament Lunch Included Awards Ceremony 50/50 Drawing … Read more
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Community Shredding Event
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December 7, 2024
Join us for FREE Document Shredding Events hosted by the City of Cathedral City! When: The first Saturday of the month from October to May. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Bring all your sensitive documents, including legal documents, medical records, financial statements, tax records, and more! Tips: No need to remove …Read more
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SnowFest
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December 14, 2024
Snow-Fest, scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one event with holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, and so much more. The annual event also includes Santa's Arrival Snow Fest Express – Free Train Rides Real Snow in the Park! Elf Workshop for Kids …Read more
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Art Walk
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December 27, 2024
The highly anticipated PEREZ ART DISTRICT art walks return on the fourth Friday of every month from 4 to 7 PM beginning in September. The most exciting, creative enclave in the Coachella Valley, the district highlights over 50 established, mid-career, and emerging artists in their studios and galleries. Dubbed the “SoHo of the desert,” the district’s high-quality art attracts collectors …Read more
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Yoga at the Amphitheater
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January 21, 2025
Yoga at the Amphitheater is a free community event series sponsored by the City of Cathedral City. It offers two types of yoga classes: gentle yoga for beginners and power yoga for more advanced practitioners. The classes are held every Tuesday morning from January 21st to March 25th at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater... Read more
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Free Emergency Preparedness Grab & Go Event
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Saturday, February 1, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Cathedral City Library, Multi-Purpose Room 33520 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA Join Councilmember Rita Lamb and the Cathedral City Fire Department Prepare for emergencies like earthquakes with this informative and practical event! Learn how to create your own emergency preparedness kit and understand the …Read more
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Employment
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FIREFIGHTER/EMT
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
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LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
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