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BUDGET MESSAGE SECTION 2 <br /> <br />The budget for 2021-22 and 2022-23 envisions both the community and the City <br />organization moving steadily out of the COVID-19 environment. The proposed budget <br />projects a stable revenue platform and describes a work program and expenditure plan <br />supporting continued delivery of all regular City programs, services, and planned projects <br />for the community. The budget also proposes enhancing services in key program areas <br />related to human services, police oversight, economic development, resiliency, and <br />capital projects. <br /> <br />The City’s total proposed expenditure budgets for 2021-22 and 2022-23 are <br />$199,900,700 and $208,923,800, with the General Fund contributing over 60% of the <br />total. The proposed budgets fund a total of 363 full-time positions. The biennial budget <br />continues the long-term fiscal philosophy of the City Council. <br /> <br />The budget further aligns with the City Council’s goals. <br /> <br />• Place San Leandro on a firm foundation for long-term fiscal sustainability <br />• Advance projects and programs promoting sustainable economic development, <br />including transforming San Leandro into a center for innovation <br />• Provide quality public safety service and grow our partnership with the community to <br />keep San Leandro safe <br />• Maintain and enhance San Leandro’s infrastructure <br />• Support and implement programs, activities and strengthen communication that <br />enhances the quality of life and wellness, celebrates the arts and diversity, and <br />promotes civic pride <br />• Maintain and support a strong positive relationship between the City, schools, and the <br />educational community <br />• Promote and maintain an inclusive work environment that values employees and <br />volunteer contributions, supports professional growth and development, and fosters a <br />culture of kindness and collaboration in the delivery of services to our community <br /> <br />BIENNIAL BUDGET OVERVIEW <br /> <br />The biennial budget incorporates the estimated revenues and planned expenditures for <br />all General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds including Internal Service <br />Funds, and other agency funds. The resources total for all funds in the biennial budget is <br />$198,941,400 in 2021-22. Total proposed expenditures of $199,900,700 are set forth by <br />fund in the following chart. <br /> <br />8 <br />41