CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 1, 2016
PREPARED BY: Monica Delgado, Budget Manager/Administrative Services, Finance
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FY 2016-17 AND 2017-18 RECOMMENDED OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
1. Open and close public hearing; and
2. Provide direction to staff.
BODY
COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Enhancing public safety
Protecting the environment
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
Supporting youth
Fostering a positive organizational culture
Preserving and cultivating public trust
2016 Focus Areas
Planning Our Community
Developing Our Community
Enhancing Our Services
Improving Our Communication
Participating in Regional Issues
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The purpose of this public hearing is for the City Council and City Staff to have a discussion and receive public comment on the Recommended Budget. The total Recommended Budget for FY 16-17 and 17-18 is $126.2 million and $126.1 million, respectively. Excluding the City's FY 16-17 and 17-18 Capital Improvement Budget, the total operating budget for FY 16-17 and 17-18 is $97.6 million and $97.2 million, respectively. The total six year budget for capital improvements is $107.4 million. These figures incorporate all City Council directed changes indentified at the Budget Workshop on May 20, 2016, as well as staff recommended changes and corrections to the budget, as outlined below.
Operating Budget
* Included a one-time expense of $30,000 for the purchase and installation of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's); offset by $30,000 in grant revenue
* Included an ongoing expense of $28,500 for the upgrade and annual maintenance cost of body worn cameras
* Included an ongoing expense of $50,000 for the reclassification of the Deputy City Attorney position to an Assistant City Attorney
* Included an additional $9,500 for funding for housing domesticated...
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