Vacaville is a full-service city that directly provides a broad range of services to residents and businesses through our own departments and staff. These services include police, fire, and emergency medical response, street and road maintenance, water and wastewater services, parks and recreation programs, planning and building services, economic development, code enforcement, housing and community service, and administrative functions. Unlike cities that contract extensively with counties or other agencies, we manage and deliver most core municipal services locally.
The City’s operating budget includes multiple funds, many of which are restricted by law or dedicated to specific purposes.
The City operates through 12 departments, with the General Fund primarily supporting core public services. In Fiscal Year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 (FY 2026), the anticipated general fund expenditures are broken down by department.
General Fund
67%
Public Safety
Police and Fire
General Fund
10%
Public Works
General Fund
7%
Parks and Recreation
General Fund
16%
City Administration
Includes the City Attorney, City Manager’s Office, Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Economic Development, and Non-Departmental
Three additional departments—including Utilities, Housing, and Community Development—are primarily funded through Enterprise and Special Revenue funds. Water and sewer fees support Utilities, capital improvement projects, and infrastructure upgrades. At times, Community Development and Housing may require limited General Fund support for specific projects or to address operational gaps.
The City of Vacaville’s total Operating Budget is $294,849,960, which supports public safety, infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation, utilities, planning, and other municipal services provided to the community.
The General Fund represents approximately 53% of the City’s overall operating budget, a total of $158.4 million. The remaining 47% is comprised of restricted or special revenue funds that are legally only allowed to be used for specific purposes—such as utilities, grant-funded programs, development-related activities, and other dedicated services—and cannot be used to support General Fund operations.
The General Fund primarily supports core municipal services, including police and fire protection, park maintenance, street operations, and general government functions. Restricted funds must be used in accordance with state law, voter requirements, grant conditions, or other legal limitations.
Budget by Fund Type (In Millions of $)
General Fund: 158.4, 53 percent. Special Revenue Funds: 63.0, 21 percent.
Enterprise Funds: 73.4, 24 percent. Successor Agency: 6.5, 2 percent.
The General Fund primarily supports core municipal services, including police and fire protection, park maintenance, street operations, and general government functions. Restricted funds must be used in accordance with state law, voter requirements, grant conditions, or other legal limitations.
The Successor Agency’s Operating Budget is $6,533,563, which is dedicated to managing obligations associated with the former redevelopment agency in accordance with state law.