Workforce Solutions Alamo Budget

At a glance

What: The City's required approval of the Workforce Solutions Alamo FY 2027 operating budget of $195,380,770.
Where it stands: Briefed September 10 and approved on the consent agenda September 17, 2026, 11-0 (Kaur moved, Castillo seconded).
Next: Takes effect in the new fiscal year.

Workforce Solutions Alamo governs the regional workforce system across 13 counties; a Committee of Six of elected officials (including Viagran and Kaur for the City) acts for elected officials, and agreements require City Council approval of the annual budget.
FY 2027 budget: service delivery $165.5 million (child care subsidy $132.6 million, state workforce commission programs $18.1 million, child care quality $9.2 million, Ready to Work $5.1 million), reserves $13.2 million, corporate $9.3 million, facilities $6.7 million, initiatives $0.6 million. A board office relocation could add $507,136 to corporate costs; if not, the funds go to service delivery.
The Economic and Workforce Development Committee on August 31 moved the item to the September 16 B Session (4-0, Spears absent). On September 10 Michael Ramsey presented; one speaker supported the agency. Viagran and Kaur stressed child care; Castillo supported hiring justice-involved individuals.

On September 10 the minutes name the agency's executive director as Adrian Lopez [?], who described program activity and the $195 million proposed budget; the September 17 agenda item lists Lopez (Assistant City Manager) and Ramsey as presenters.

Approved on consent 11-0.

Briefing only; no action.

Moved to the September 16 B Session on Galvan's motion, 4-0.