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CC:SA:HA:PA - ACTION ITEM: (1) Presentation and Consideration of Current and Proposed Work Plans for City Departments; and (2) Direction to the City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: March 3, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Lisa Soghor/Finance Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6016
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/26/2025)
Department Approval: Lisa Soghor, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Department (02/26/2025)
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*****IMPORTANT: The City Council is scheduled to convene at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025 to begin the work plan presentations and discussions. At such time as the City Council may deem appropriate, this agenda item may be continued to the Special meetings of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM and Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM. *****
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council receive presentations on the core functions and proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Work Plan Priorities from all City Departments and provide direction to the City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City's current budget reflects the City's desired service levels, strategic priorities, and core community values. In accordance with the City's budget policy, each department's existing on-going funding level provides the starting point for implementation for the following budget cycle. These costs serve as the base budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and reflect costs of the City's current service levels. In recent years, the City has relied on the one-time use of City reserves to expand services, programs and initiatives. This is not financially sustainable and existing service levels and special projects must be evaluated with this in mind.
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