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THE CITY OF <br /> <br /> pL£AS, NTONo <br /> MFMORAN DUM <br /> <br />DATE: May 27, 2005 <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Coun~l <br />FROM: Nelson Fialho, City Manager ~ <br />RE: City Manager's Budget Message <br /> <br />I am pleased to present the Proposed 2005-06/2006-07 Budget. The City of Pleasanton has a tradition of <br />long-range financial planning, which has been invaluable in helping us provide sustainable services to <br />the community. This budget continues the City's practice of providing high quality municipal services <br />while maintaining the ability to adapt to local, regional and statewide economic issues and challenges. <br />This budget also provides a financial education for the reader: it covers our budget goals, policies and <br />history; describes all revenue sources and department functions; and forecasts revenue and expenditure <br />trends over the next several years. The budget will be discussed in a City Council study session on June <br />8, and is scheduled for adoption on June 21, 2005. <br /> <br />SHARED VISION <br /> <br />Before shifting focus to the Operating Budget, it is important to note that the Pleasanton City Council <br />adopted its annual work plan for fiscal year 2005-2006. The work plan, which is comprised of 13 broad <br />categories and individual projects, was developed in close cooperation with the Mayor, City Council and <br />City Manager. Collectively, these vision categories are intended to inform the community of the <br />Council's shared vision and to provide the City Manager with the policy direction needed to direct City <br />resources, including preparation of the annual budget. I am confident that this budget properly reflects <br />these goals as follows: <br /> <br /> · Bemal Property -- Plan for the future development of the Bernal Property, which includes <br /> 300 acres of City-owned property for public use. <br /> <br /> · General Plan Update -- Complete a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan, and <br /> coordinate the remaining development in the City as it approaches General Plan buildout <br /> <br /> · City Finances - Plan for and react to future State fiscal issues; maintain the City's fiscal <br /> sustainability. <br /> <br /> · Affordable Housing - Address affordable housing issues; where and how to plan for it. <br /> <br /> b-1 <br /> <br /> <br />