FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 Adopted Operating and CIP Budget

City Manager

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Introduction to Department The City Manager serves at the pleasure of the City Council and is responsible for implementing Council policy, providing leadership for the City’s day-to-day operations, and preparing and administering the biennial budget. The City Manager provides leadership and direction to the City’s Leadership Team and teammates in the Administrative Services Department, Community Services Department, Development Services Department, Engineering and Utilities Department, Fire Department, and Police Department. In addition, the City Manager serves as the Personnel Officer, Purchasing Agent, the Director of Emergency Services, and serves as the Executive Director of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (RDA). A primary focus of the City Manager is to advance the City Council’s policies, priorities, and goals and to instill them in all teammates as they perform their daily jobs. The City Manager is committed to providing high quality and sustainable services to the Morgan Hill community based on the following ongoing Council priorities:

Enhancing Public Safety Protecting the Environment Maintaining Fiscal Responsibility

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• Supporting Our Youth, Seniors, and Entire Community • Fostering a Positive Organizational Culture • Preserving and Cultivating Public Trust • Preserving Our Cultural Heritage • Enhancing Diversity and Inclusiveness

In addition to the City Council's priorities, five strategic priorities were recognized by the Council that will require significant resources in 2018:

• Community Engagement and Messaging • Economic Development and Telecommunications • Financial Stewardship • Infrastructure • Regional Initiatives

FY 2016-17 and 2017-18 Accomplishments • Continued to promote and advance an organizational understanding of the Council’s priorities and goals • Supported the completion of the Morgan Hill 2035 General Plan update • Supported the completion of the Public Safety Master Plan update • Supported the Residential Development Control System Competition • Supported the adoption of the Economic Blueprint • Directed the completion of the Development User Fee Study

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