STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN
ln addition to thriving activities, Park Ambassadors provide valuable oversight functions at parks, City athletic fields and tennis courts to ensure groups use City amenities respectfully and safely.
E NHANCE CITYWIDE MOBILITY THROUGH TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
Enhancements to existing traffic signal software and equipment for MacArthur and Red Hill Signal Synchronization improvements in FY 2019-20; funding is also allocated for the construction phase to widen University Drive between Ridgeline and I-405 in FY 2020-21 as part of the continuous efforts to improve the City’s circulation system.
M AINTAIN THE C ITY ’ S CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND BALANCE AT 20 PERCENT
The five-year Citywide SBP maintains the reserves at the 20 percent policy goal.
R EDUCE THE C ITY ’ S UNFUNDED PENSION LIABILITY
The Accelerated Pension Pay-down Plan adopted in 2013 is in progress. FY 2019-20 marks the seventh year of the Pay-down Plan. Further information is located later in this section.
A PPROPRIATELY FUND THE VEHICLES AND TECHNOLOGY
C ITY ’ S KEY INFRASTRUCTURE , SUCH AS FACILITIES , STREETS ,
This Biennial Budget includes several recommended several fiscal policies, to reinforce the fiscal discipline and accountability principles under which this City already operates. To take care of the City’s key infrastructure, such as facilities, vehicles, streets and technology, the policy will require a regular comprehensive assessment of the City’s critical assets – based on the new practice utilized by staff to develop this Biennial Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan.
P ROMOTE INNOVATION THROUGH THE EFFECTIVE USE OF I NFORMATION T ECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO STREAMLINE BUSINESS PROCESSES AND INCREASE RESPONSIVENESS TO THE COMMUNITY
City management continues to promote innovation through the use of effective technology. In the proposed biennial budget, funding is included to upgrade and replace the City’s aging permitting system in order to enhance online services and reduce processing times and paper consumption. Also budgeted is an upgrade to the City’s Public Safety Record Management System to integrate information from several systems and provide real-time data to police officers. The overall proposed information technology budget supports core information technology services, improves cybersecurity capabilities, and enhances the City’s wireless functions. These key areas allow the City to remain at the forefront of technology designed to digitally engage citizens, businesses, and visitors alike.
FY 2019-21 Proposed Budget
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