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with General Plan standards. Additionally, Pleasanton's clearance rate remains above state averages. A clearance rate is calculated by dividing the number of Part 1 crimes that are "cleared" ("Solved" or turned over to the court for prosecution) by the total number of crimes recorded. The state's average clearance rate is 27%; the City's current clearance rate is 30%; slightly better than the state average. 2. Dependable Infrastructure is basic to a City's purpose. Funding for utility maintenance and capital improvements remain strong as evidenced by the infrequent number of water main breaks and sewer outflows in the public right-of- way annually. In the future, it will be important to monitor and adjust utility rates to ensure sufficient funds are available to sustain current service levels for these two enterprises without reliance on the City's General Fund. Funding for street repairs appears to be sufficient to maintain pavement conditions at optimal life cycle costs. The City strives for a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) average of 75. The City's current PCI is slightly better at 80. The efficient use of City assets (e.g. buildings, fleet, etc.) is a critical component of the City's overall expenditures. Appropriately monitoring their use enables the City to make decisions regarding fuel usage, energy upgrades and water consumption. Gallons of fuel purchased annually have dropped by 20% over the last three fiscal years due to the number of City fleet conversions to hybrid technology. Energy consumption at City facilities has also decreased by 10% due to various upgrades (e.g. solar, fixtures, thermostats, LED lighting, etc.). Conversely, the consumption of water and natural gas use at City facilities has increased by 18% and 2%, respectively. This was caused by unusual weather patterns (extreme highs and lows) which resulted in increased irrigation at City parks and medians and increased thermal use at City buildings. Parks maintenance has experienced a decrease in staffing over the past three years. Nonetheless, the community continues to express a high level of satisfaction with the community's parks system. The City's General Plan calls for 5 acres of neighborhood or community parks per 1,000 residents. The City currently exceeds that standard at 5.34 acres per 1,000 residents. This standard will continue to grow in the future as future parks are added to the City's inventory, including Bernal Park Phase II, Stoneridge Creek Neighborhood and Community Parks, and future parks and open space in East Pleasanton. As stated in the aforementioned paragraph, last year, water usage increased at City parks by 10% due to unusually dry conditions in fiscal year 2012/13. Integration of drought tolerant landscaping at City parks and street medians will expand over the coming years to address the City's conservation goals. 3. Economic Development is most important during economically challenging times. The high rate of office vacancies and decreased employment can directly impact Pleasanton's taxable revenue base. In Pleasanton, hotel occupancy is an Page 4 of 8