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Page 2 1997-98 Mid -Year Budget The Future City staff anxiously awaits future challenges, and recognizes that it is truly a privilege to serve the City Council and the residents of this community. In the months ahead it is our intention to move this organization forward with a newfound spirit and energy embellished by the title of "Team Colton". As an integral part of the Team Colton spirit, we will proceed vigorously with the following programs: ✓ Future Budgets will be Performance Based ✓ Zestfully Pursue Opportunities in Deregulated Electric Utility Markets ✓ Provide Capital Improvements to the Colton Waste Water System ✓ Provide Capital Improvements to the Colton Water System ✓ Implement an Aggressive Street Resurfacing Program ✓ Actively and Aggressive Pursue Revenue Enhancement Possibilities ✓ Build an Environment that is Business Friendly and Emphasizes Customer Service ✓ Seek Out New Businesses and Work Hard to Retain Existing Businesses ✓ Recruit for Grant Administrator Based on the City Council's leadership and direction we anticipate holding a series of revenue workshops where ideas and options will be discussed to fund City operations and programs for Fiscal year 1999/2000. Additionally, City Departments will move forward in developing General Fund spending plans for Fiscal Year 1998/99 that are up to 3.5 percent below Fiscal Year 1997/98 levels. Attached to this document are the necessary resolutions to implement the adjustments therein. We look forward to implementing the aforementioned programs commencing in fiscal year 1998-99. In addition, we look forward to working with the City Council, City staff, and the resident's of the community by bringing these and other programs into fruition as we implement this mid year budget document as well as future financial plans. Sincerely, Hen arcia Anna A. Vega City Manager Finance Dire