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<br />The pie chart indicates that a total of 54% will be spent on public safety in FY 2017-18. The <br />remaining 46% will fund libraries, parks, community development, infrastructure <br />improvements, repairs, maintenance and administration. The General Fund Transfers <br />have increased from 4% to 9% reflecting a $7 million increase to capital improvements,such <br />as the Shoreline and recreation infrastructure. The abbreviations used in the pie chart are <br />Rec (Recreation and Human Services Department), Gen Govt (General Government – City <br />Attorney, City Clerk, City Council, Human Resources, Finance and City Manager), Com <br />Dev (Community Development Department), and Engineering (Engineering and <br />Transportation). Non-dept. (non-departmental) costs are General Fund debt service, retiree <br />medical, community investment and events, and leases. The City’s FY 2017-18 budget, <br />which ends on June 30, is currently balanced. <br /> <br />Impacts of Measure HH on local business competitiveness and the collection of <br />Sales Tax revenues <br />Sales tax increases have occurred at a rate greater than the average rate for other <br />cities in Alameda County since the inception of Measure Z quarter cent sales tax. Four <br />other cities in Alameda County have a 9.75% rate: Albany, Hayward, Newark and Union <br />City. General sales tax increased 3.1% in 16-17, indicating that Measure HH had little <br />effect. Sales tax in all Alameda County cities increased at 4.4% and statewide <br />increased at 2.1% in FY 16-17, according to Muniservices Sales Tax report dated <br />August 15, 2017. <br /> <br />Measure HH public information and transparency efforts <br />Measure HH revenue has been highlighted in the City Council’s adopted budget. In the <br />adopted Biennial Budget Message, the following excerpt states: Measure HH is approved <br />for a 30 year period and promises to protect and maintain City services. The November <br />ballot language mentions 911 emergency response, neighborhood police patrols, anti- <br />gang enforcement, library programs for children, adults and families. The successful <br />measure also supports after school programs for youth including homework assistance <br />and reading programs, school police officers and crossing guards. The measure will also <br />help fill potholes and maintain residential streets ($1 million of new General Fund money <br />is allocated to the street overlay rehabilitation program and $542,000 is allocated to Marina <br />Boulevard Improvements in FY 2017-18.) <br /> <br />Participation in developing a revenue sustainability plan and strategy <br />On July 7, 2014, City Council approved ballot language on the November 4, 2014 ballot <br />that replaced the Measure Z ordinance, which was expiring in March 2018, and extended <br />a ½ cent rate for 30 years. <br />133