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t RECOMMENDED BUDGET STRATEGIES, 1996-97 Page 2 The following Budget Strategies form the recommended policy foundation for development of the 1996-97 City budget. These strategies were formulated by the City Council Finance Committee and are recommended for approval by the City Council. Five issues require further evaluation by the Finance Committee. The Budget Strategies provide the basis for continued financial stability for the City and allow for the continuation of essential City services. These actions promote the community's ongoing prosperity and balance the City's General Fund. A number of financial issues analyzed in the budget strategy process have longer -term implications and require further study. BUDGET STRATEGIES FOR BALANCING THE GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE/SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS Employee Furlough Program The 1996-97 Budget Strategies recommend modification of the current furlough program through meet and confer negotiations with the affected employee organizations. No alternative has been identified to substitute for the $285,000 in expenditure reductions. However, negotiations should explore measures to allow library and park services to remain in operation. 2. Increase Capital hnprovement Program The 1996-97 Budget Strategies recommend maintaining the General Fund capital improvement program funding at the $2 million level. Current funding represents the minimum requirement to meet the City's identified long-term structure and facility needs and protect the City's sizeable investment in its public infrastructure. An additional allocation of $500,000 for facility improvements has been considered for the past two years. General Fund limitations have not allowed an increase in this capital improvement funding since 1993-94. 3. Plume Contingency The 1996-97 Budget Strategies recommend no allocation of funds for City action related to mitigation efforts for the San Leandro Plume. The Plume involves the contamination of groundwater by chlorinated solvents, primarily in industrial areas. -- 6