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PUBLIC COMMENT <br />None. <br />WORKSHOP / BUSINESS ITEMS <br />1) Budget Workshop <br />City Manager began the workshop with an introductory statement: "... before Council is the <br />draft budget document for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; the document has a new look and format to <br />simplify readability and at the same time include more information; tried to make it a <br />comprehensive plan for a complete fiscal plan; includes goals, staffing plans and compensation <br />data, capital improvement plans and all pertinent financial information." <br />City Manager Smith introduced Anita Agramonte, Finance Director, who outlined the agenda for <br />the budget workshop using a PowerPoint slide presentation: <br />Overview <br />Priorities <br />General Fund Update <br />Revenues <br />Expenditures <br />Fund Balance <br />Department Budgets <br />Utility Budgets <br />Additional unfunded requests and programs <br />Director Agramonte as indicated in her Overview slide stated this is a Flat -Line Budget; same <br />staffing level and service levels as Fiscal Year 2014-2015. <br />City Manager Smith announced the (6) priorities identified for Fiscal Year 2015-2016: <br />Financial Strength <br />Update City Ordinances and Administrative Policies <br />Streamline the Development Process <br />Continue to update the City circulation plans to enhance and optimize walkability, traffic <br />routes, etc. <br />Continue to seek organizational efficiencies to maximize internal and external service <br />delivery <br />Focus on optimal customer service <br />Director Agramonte continued the slide presentation which included the following headings: <br />General Fund — Revenues <br />Pie Chart — Budget Revenues by Category; 8% Sales Tax Breakdown <br />Property Tax Dollar Breakdown <br />General Fund Expenditures <br />2015 MAY 28 CC/SARDA/CUA/CPFA/CFIA SPECIAL MEETING -2 <br />