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

as well as increases in assessed value from changes in ownership. Other revenue sources are also being fueled by the growing economy and unemployment continues to be very low.

The proposed biennial budget continues to recommend aligning new ongoing service enhancements with ongoing funds for support. In addition, the budget recommends that one-time funds be strategically invested to meet one-time needs, such as addressing a portion of the City’s needed but unfunded infrastructure and maintenance needs, setting aside or prefunding obligations, and investing in technology to efficiently and effectively deliver a high level of service to the community. The proposed biennial budget assumes only the initial implementation of the Master Plan recommendations for public safety, and partially funding for streets, parks, buildings and facilities replacement. A new revenue source is required to help fund these needs and priorities of the community.

The biennial budget consists of two separate budgets that Council will consider for adoption. Prior to the completion of FY 18-19, Council will be provided an update on revenue assumptions, fund balances, and possible amendments to the FY 19-20 (or second year) budget.

The following outlines the decision packages that have been included in the proposed budget. It is important to realize that these are funded through a variety of sources and not just solely by the General Fund.

Enhancing Public Safety •

One new Traffic Officer in the Police Department will enable the Department to address the issues of increased traffic in our community and the rising number of traffic collisions - $200,000 (ongoing) • Purchase new Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) to replace an older inoperable ALPR - $21,400 (one-time) • Funding for an Analytical and Spatial Crime and Statistics Dashboard to provide all Police Department teammates with a wide range of statistics at a glance - $15,000 one-time with ongoing maintenance of $10,000 • Increase funding for all officers and dispatchers training, including Suicide Prevention training – $64,400 for the first year and $30,000 on-going • Additional funding for the on-going costs associated with the sheltering of cats at the San Martin Animal Shelter to allow for unlimited services - $19,000 (ongoing) • Purchase equipment for Fire’s reserve engine for turn-key ready status - $167,000 (one-time) • Purchase electronic medicine dispensary and tracking equipment with double secure narcotic storage for inventory control and prevention of stealing or misusing - $41,000 (one-time)

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