City of Livingston
Overview
Livingston's operating budget grew 30% year-over-year, and voter-approved Measure L adds roughly $2.31 million per year beginning April 2025. Starbridge assigns an 89/100 score — among the highest in this dataset — driven by the budget surge and cross-department equipment procurement spanning police, public works, water, wastewater, and parks.
Budget Analysis
Higher personnel costs and added staff drive the 30% operating increase, with reserves bridging the gap where expenditures exceed revenues. Measure L provides $2.31M annually in recurring revenue, and an interim $1.16M agreement maintains fire staffing through June 2026, expanding the public safety budget specifically.
Capital Projects
The FY 2025/26 adopted budget lists equipment and technology investments with defined dollar amounts across five departments: police, public works, water, wastewater, and parks. The breadth of funded procurement across departments signals multi-front buying activity.
Procurement Outlook
Stable leadership with no recent turnover supports consistent purchasing decisions. Measure L's recurring revenue and explicit budget line items for equipment and technology open procurement lanes for public safety, fleet, and infrastructure vendors with strong business cases.