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Rialto City Council Budget Amendment and Grant Writing Contract

Original title: Request City Council/Rialto Utility Authority to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 8478 and RUA Resolution No. 26-04 Amending its 2025-2026 Wastewater Fiscal Year Budget for an Amount of $120,000; (2) Authorize Professional Service Agreement Amendment No. 5 With Soto Resources in the Amount of $200,000 to Provide Additional As-Needed Grant Writing Assistance; and (3) Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents. (ACTION)

February 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action allocates $320,000 in total city funds toward wastewater infrastructure budgeting and professional grant-seeking services for the 2025-2026 .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Soto Resources

The firm is receiving a $200,000 contract amendment to continue providing grant writing services.

Rialto Wastewater Utility Customers

The utility's fiscal budget is being amended by $120,000, which impacts the funding available for wastewater operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Rialto City Council and Utility Authority are considering a $120,000 budget increase for wastewater services and a $200,000 contract extension for grant writing assistance. These actions would authorize the City Manager to finalize the associated agreements.

Key Facts

  • The City Council and Rialto Utility Authority are requested to adopt Resolution No. 8478 and RUA Resolution No. 26-04.
  • The resolutions amend the 2025-2026 Wastewater Fiscal Year Budget by $120,000.
  • The City Council is requested to authorize Amendment No. 5 to the professional service agreement with Soto Resources.
  • The amendment with Soto Resources increases the contract value by $200,000 for as-needed grant writing assistance.
  • The City Manager or their designee is authorized to execute all documents related to these actions.
  • The item is filed under number 26-0099 and was introduced on February 11, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of these proposed actions?
The total cost is $320,000, consisting of a $120,000 wastewater budget amendment and a $200,000 contract amendment for grant writing.
Who is Soto Resources?
Soto Resources is the professional service provider contracted by the city to provide as-needed grant writing assistance.

Why It Matters

This action allocates $320,000 in total city funds toward wastewater infrastructure budgeting and professional grant-seeking services for the 2025-2026 .

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Grant Writing Investment

The city is increasing its investment in grant writing services by $200,000, suggesting a strategic focus on securing external funding.

Connected Entities

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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