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the General Plan Update to streamline private investments into the City and address critical <br />housing needs; investments into the City's Information Technology system to support existing <br />service delivery and future efficiency projects; creation of a Risk Manager position to <br />effectively manage the City's risk portfolio and reduce liability and exposure moving forward; <br />creation of a Payroll Manager position to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws as <br />well as to champion efforts to modernize our payroll systems; increased funding for Police to <br />reduce the number of unfunded police officer positions, and continued funding to address <br />homelessness -related issues that impact the quality of life for the Santa Ana community. <br />I remain optimistic that we will find solutions by working collectively with our stakeholders - <br />the community, employee labor groups, and management, to create a pathway towards fiscal <br />sustainability. In keeping with our commitment to long-term planning, we will continue <br />providing financial recommendations based on realistic revenue projections, risk assessments, <br />and prudent spending to ensure a stable financial position. Stability, after all, is the result of <br />thoughtful planning and strategic restraint. In spite of the fiscal challenges the City is facing, <br />the proposed FYI 8-19 budget continues to support and advance the City Council's priorities in <br />response to the community and its needs. <br />Preparation of this budget took significant effort, and I want to thank the Budget Team for their <br />dedication and countless hours of work, and the Executive Management Team and their staff for <br />their fiscal restraint and efforts in preparing this proposed FY 18-19 budget. <br />Sincerely, <br />Raul Godinez II <br />City Manager <br />