Although various factors affected the reduction, the reduction was mainly due to the expected withdrawal of federal funding for several programs and the approval of only a few new capital projects, which eliminated the need to draw down money from a revenue bond to support a larger number of projects
Yavapai Community College’s total revenue is projected to decline in the 2025–2026 draft budget. According to information presented to the District Governing Board at its April meeting, revenue is expected to fall from approximately $126.8 million in 2024–2025 to around $118.4 million in 2025–2026—a decrease of $8.4 million (6.6%).
Although there are several factors that may affect the reduction, this revenue drop appears primarily to stem from a $2.3 million reduction in federal support and a $6.1 million decrease in new capital project funding. The decrease in capital projects meant that money was not needed to be taken from an existing $16 million revenue bond and added to the budget.
At this stage, the draft capital improvement budget includes only four new projects for the coming year, all located on the west side of Yavapai County, specifically at Prescott-area campuses and centers. The proposed projects include:
- $1,330,000 for upgrades to the Community Room on the Prescott Campus
- $45,000 for improvements at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC)
- $147,300 for renovations to the Prescott Campus cafeteria
- $28,500 for an EMS carport
Additionally, a contingency fund of $160,000 is included in the draft budget.
The final budget will be presented to the District Governing Board at the May 27 Budget Public Hearing and Adoption Business Meeting, where most anticipate it will receive approval.
The link below takes you to a video clip of the explanation given at the April Board meeting and may be helpful in further understanding the reduction. Please click here.