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45 SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT Fiscal Year 1989-90 In compliance with the City Charter, the San Marcos City Council presents the following Budget Policy statement to be used by the City Manager in the preparation of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1989-90. PREAMBLE The San Marcos City Council desires to provide a city Government that offers efficient, effective service to the public, that encourages development of our economy in every way possible, that applies common sense in the enforcement of City ordinances, and that implements the policy directives of the City Council. The City Council supports the City staff and expects a positive, "can-do" attitude, a high level of performance, efficiency in operations, teamwork and conservation of limited resources. City communications at all levels will reflect courteous, openness and willingness to serve the public. The City Council believes that San Marcos is becoming the "jewel of the corridor" by building on our strengths and confronting our challenges, while protecting the environment and maintaining a high quality of life. This requires serious investment in the future, competitiveness with other communities, and commitment to build our economic base to provide Jobs, growth and new income. It also requires cuts in some services and reallocation of resources to assure the most efficient expenditure of scarce dollars. Realizing our vision will require a cooperation of leadership and building community consensus. With these goals in mind, the City Manager is asked to consider the following policies in the preparation of the Budget for the City of San Marcos for Fiscal Year 1989-90: 1. Address comparable salaries and benefits. 2. Attempt to continue merit program. 3. Continue to broaden the tax base through economic development and continue to implement community development. 4. Expand services in Police and Fire Departments, and consider step increases and certification pay. 5. Stay with $0.02 of the tax rate (or 4% of tax collection) for social service funding.