Fiscal Year 2013-2015 Special Budget Meeting

ALL-IN Budget Memo Page 3 Notes Accompanying the Inclusive Budget Proposal 2013-15 This All-In Budget is a compilation of financial forecasts that amend the General Purpose Funds portion of the Budget Forecast released by Mayor Jean Quan and the Administration and incorporates proposed amendments offered by President Kemighan and Councilmembers Brooks, Gallo and Reid. These notes accompany the Financial Projections Spreadsheet. Rationale: O n April 23, Mayor Jean Quan released a Proposed Budget for 2013-15. In accordance with the Budget Transparenc)' Ordinance, Council President Kemighan released a Proposal on June 3 and Councilmembers Brooks-Gallo-Reid (BGR) released an alternative proposal that same day. From the outset, Councilmember Gibson McElhaney encouraged the Council to debate the budget priorities with the goal of establishing a final Budget that reflects the collective wisdom of the public's priorities and prudent financial management. Recognizing the merits of each of the 3 proposals under consideration, at the conclusion of the June 13 Budget Hearing, Councilmembers Gibson McElhaney, Kalb and Kaplan met to discuss how best to integrate the three proposals, the concerns expressed by our public ser\tice workers and the general public. Values/Guiding Principals The AU-In Budget Proposal is guided by A L L of the following Principals and Values: As adopted and put forward by Mayor Jean Quan As Proposed by CM Brooks (D6) and adopted by the City Council ^ Invest in public safety y Create jobs and promote economic development > Bolster job-training services so that Oaldanders are a competitive and thriving workforce O • A Safe City - A City in which safety is defined by more than just police. ^ Build and restore our infrastructure and the physical environment of Oakland • A Clean City - A City in which m swiftly address quality of life issues such as graffiti, blight, and illegal dumping in all of our neighborhoods. ^ Foster Oakland youth and care for our most vulnerable populations O • A Livable Citj' - A City that respects and provides safe spaces for its children and seniors. > Achieve long-term fiscal stabiUtj^ for the City • A City that honors and respects its emplovees - Restoring Employee Contributions and Furlough Days The All-In Budget Proposal incorporates each of these priorities and establishes a framework for future revenue aUocation as described in detail below. Council June 27, 2013 ITEM: