HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOWERPOINT PRESENTATION - 75A-1 - Measure X Annual Report SummaryMeasure X
Citizen Oversight Committee
Annual Recommendations
March 6, 2020
CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ROLE
•Pursuant to Measure X adopted by the voters, the Citizen Oversight Committee is to act in an advisory role to City Council in reviewing Measure X revenue and expenditures. Pursuant to City Council resolution, the Citizen Oversight Committee shall make budget recommendations.•Measure X was approved to maintain effective 9-1-1 response; retain firefighters and police officers; address homelessness; fix streets; maintain parks, youth and senior services•Each Committee Member feels a sense of duty to represent and advocate for the Citizens and Residents of Santa Ana.
COMMITTEE CONCERNS
•The Citizens Oversight Committee was not able to make recommendations for the FY19-20 budget process.•Without Measure X, expenses exceed revenues for the foreseeable future.•Measure X revenue is temporary but contractual commitments have been made that are ongoing.•Two -thirds (2/3) of Measure X revenue was used to balance the FY18-19 budget to maintain the existing service level.•Ongoing Measure X revenue is largely keeping the status quo, instead of improving the quality of life for Santa Ana residents.•Recurring expenses were added to the City budget after Measure X was approved.
COMMITTEE’S PRELIMINARY
RECOMMENDATIONS
•One-time expenses should be favored above permanent additions to expenses when using Measure X revenue.
•The City’s reserve levels should be re-assessed.
•The City should provide an inventory of needs for each type of service listed in Measure X.
•The Citizens Oversight Committee should recommend spending priorities in alignment with the needs identified in Measure X. Improvements to all the items listed in Measure X will improve the quality of life.
•Each Department should have a baseline of services and expected outcomes for each year so residents can track their progress.
•Since 2/3, or approx. $10M, of the FY18-19 Measure X funds was used to fix a structural deficit, the City should work to eliminate the underlying deficit so Measure X funds can be used for their intended purpose.