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Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2017-18 City Budget June 6, 2017 Page 2 19. Staff was subsequently directed to present consideration of modifying the Budget and Financial Policies as well as Jail operating options at the next Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget and Technology Committee (Committee). On May 15, the Committee was provided a presentation on the Jail Cost Review and Structure (EXHIBIT 3). Included in the presentation was the projected costs under the current model (Type II) for fiscal year 2017-18. The estimated costs under a holding facility model provided significant costs reductions of approximately $4 million as well as revenue loss of nearly $2.5 million for fiscal year 2017-18. In fiscal year 2018-19, the anticipated savings amounts to $8 million in cost reductions with a revenue loss of approximately $5 million. Additionally, a two-year budget plan was presented to discuss the budget gap along with modification to the Budget and Financial Policies (Policy). The Committee provided feedback on modification of the Policy, recommended a mid -year budget review and requested staff to provide an accounting of unspent funds as it relates to vacant positions. Furthermore on May 16, 2017, the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget was presented at a City Council work study session. The presentation included a two-year budget plan to address a projected budget gap of $14.4 million in fiscal year 2017-18, and $19.5 million in fiscal year 2018- 19. Elements of the budget plan involved modifying the current jail model from a Type II holding facility to a holding facility as well as other revenue strategies. Pending City Council approval of the fiscal policy and direction to transition to a Holding Facility, the Fiscal Year 2017-18 City Budget is presented as a balanced budget. City staff will continue to explore operational efficiencies and revenue enhancements to minimize the usage of one-time monies during the fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2017-2018 City Budget The Fiscal Year 2017-18 City Budget (EXHIBIT 4) fulfills the City's purpose of providing quality service to enhance the safety, livability and prosperity for our community. In alignment with the seven Strategic Plan goals of Community Safety; Youth, Education and Recreation; Economic Development; City Financial Stability; Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability; Community Facilities & Infrastructure; and Team Santa Ana, the budget includes but is not limited to the following: continued funding of the Strategic Plan, enhanced public safety utilizing community policing, prevention and youth summer programs, and investment in City infrastructure through the Capital Improvement Program. The total annual proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-18 is $510,678,778. Incorporated are all funded appropriations related to the General Fund, Internal Service, Enterprise, Special Revenue, Community Development and Housing, and Capital Improvement Projects. The proposed fiscal year 2017-18 General Fund budget is estimated at $234,200,795 and equates to approximately 45.9% of the total annual proposed budget. The General Fund supports those functions most commonly associated with city government such as police, fire, recreation, library, planning and building, street maintenance and general city administration. 75A-2-2