Given the current economic climate, this budget is based on a framework that assumes continuing cost containment initiatives, some revenue growth, and use of one time available funds.

In accordance with the plan presented for City Council consideration, attached are the Resolutions for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 budget. 

The following Resolutions are attached:

•  A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove adopting basic services, cable services, grant services, water services, capital improvements, special assessments relating to street lighting, Main Street and the Parking District, Tourism Improvement District, and Park Maintenance District Budgets for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

• A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove adopting an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2016-17 implementing Article XIII B of the State Constitution pursuant to Section 7900 et. seq. of the Government Code.

• A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove appropriating fund balances as of June 30, 2016, to reserves for future year reappropriation.

• A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove reappropriating certain Fiscal Year 2015-16 Project Balances and Encumbrances for the Fiscal Year 2016-17.

• A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove adopting an annual budget for the Garden Grove Housing Authority for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

The following reports are submitted for approval:

• Water Supply Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
• Overnight Conference and Training List for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Adoption of these resolutions will provide the funding needed for vital City services.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Approve the attached Resolutions, Water Supply Program and Overnight Conference and Training List and that these items be acted on simultaneously unless separate discussion and/or action is requested by a Council Member.