Fiscal Year 2013-2015 Special Budget Meeting

CITY OF OAKLAND O N E F R A N K O G A W A P L A Z A • 2"° F L O O R • O A K L A N D , C A L I F O R N I A 946 1 2 DATE: June 20, 2013 RE: 2013-2015 Budget FROM: Councilmembers Brooks, Gallo, and Reid Dear Council Colleagues - Please accept the attached revised budget proposal on behalf of Councilmembers Brooks, Reid, and Gallo. As per the guiding principles adopted by this Council on May 23, 2013, the attached budget prioritizes funding for the following: 1. A Safe City - A City in which safety is defined by more than just police. 2. A Clean City - A City in which we address quality of life issues such as graffiti, blight and illegal dumping in our neighborhoods. 3. A Livable City - A City that respects and provides safe spaces for its children and seniors. 4. A City that honors and respects its employees The following are highlights that meet our guiding principles and are included in the attached budget: SAFE CITY • Supporting the 169"' & 170*^ Police Academies / Increasing the number of police officers • Maintaining our contract and relationship with the California Highway Patrol • Civilian positions in OPD • Dispatchers and Crime Lab Staff • Police Department Investigators • Compliance Director Remedial Action Plan CLEAN CITY • Illegal Dumping Mitigation Crews • Graffiti Abatement Crews • Code Enforcement Inspectors