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OVERVIEW <br />On June 1, 2015, the San Leandro City Council adopted the <br />Biennial Budget for fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17. June 6, 2016 <br />the City Council approved amendments to the 2016-17 adopted <br />budget. The amended budget continues to reflect the vision <br />and goals of the City Council, re-established on January 30, 2016, <br />and is the product of a focused and successful effort to meet <br />the challenges of increasing costs while responding to the <br />community’s service needs. <br />Council directed staff to focus on a sustainable budget that <br />lives within the City’s available revenue, so future budgets may <br />also be balanced, while maintaining existing service levels. The <br />2016-17 amended budget highlights include the following: <br /> • $2.25 million in City Council initiatives <br /> • Labor contract implementation <br /> • Prioritizing Unfunded Liabilities Liquidation (PULL) <br /> • Alameda County Fire contract services <br /> • City deferred vehicle and equipment <br />The new sales tax revenue from voter approved Measure HH <br />(sales and use transaction tax) and Measure BB (Alameda County <br />streets, roads and transportation improvements) are critical to <br />maintaining existing service levels. The City’s forecasts indicate <br />that we will likely face budget challenges in future years, <br />especially if City revenues do not improve beyond the <br />conservative projections. However, planning has begun so City <br />Council may make informed choices as we strive toward a <br />sustainable City budget. <br />CITY COUNCIL GOALS for 2016 - 17 <br /> • Place San Leandro on a firm foundation for long-term <br /> fiscal sustainability <br /> • Advance projects and programs promoting sustainable <br /> economic development, including transforming <br /> San Leandro into a center for innovation <br /> • Provide quality public safety service and grow our <br /> partnership with the community to keep San Leandro safe <br /> • Maintain and enhance San Leandro’s infrastructure <br /> • Support and implement programs and activities and <br /> strengthen communication that enhances the quality of <br /> life and wellness, celebrates the arts and diversity and <br /> promotes civic pride <br /> • Maintain and support a strong positive relationship <br /> between the City, schools and the educational community