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It includes the resources necessary to complete the priority projects established by Council, as well as to continue the City's high level of service to its residents and business community. The commitment that the City Council and community have given to Youth is reflected in the programs and activities proposed in this budget. Lastly, this budget reflects the significant progress the City has made towards meeting its goal of providing for the ongoing financial health of the City, as evidenced by the continuing contributions from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Program, and the success of the City's Replacement Plan. While the current economic climate presents significant challenges and requires our collective serious consideration, staff remains optimistic because we are convinced that our strong financial policies will allow us to address these short-term fiscal issues while also continuing to deliver quality municipal services to the community. Additionally, we are fortunate to have a committed and talented group of employees who will see this as a challenge that we can face and address together. We have demonstrated the ability to meet all economic challenges faced previously, and we will do it again. In some ways, the current budget process has been an excellent exercise in helping the City of Pleasanton progress towards our long-term goal of fiscal sustainability after build out. Staff recommends that the Council adopt the plan as presented. Staff will continue to monitor the progress of the economy and State Budget, review revenues and expenditures quarterly, and report back to the Council if and when additional decisions are required throughout the two budget years. Furthermore, a detailed mid-term review will be conducted and presented to Council. VII. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The development of a budget requires a substantial amount of work. I sincerely appreciate the efforts of all Department Heads and other City staff members who participated in the preparation and review of the proposed document. I would like to especially thank Sue Rossi, Nelson Fialho, Steve Bocian, Kathy Kitterman, Mike Patrick, Lois Webb, Melissa Winsby, and Patti Howard for all the detailed coordination, design, compilation, analysis, photography layout, graphics and printing. I would also like to thank the following individuals for the assistance they provided: Sally Madrid, Pat Heath, Dave Iremonger, Ann Riley, Carolyn Barley, Gail Gilpin, Cindy Seerley, Mary Wayda, and Mary Lu Campbell. Deborah Acosta McKeehan City Manager xxvi