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12 SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT 1987-1988 In compliance with requirements of the City Charter of the CitYAof San Marcos, this policy statement is hereby presented by the City Council to be used by the City Manager as direction during the preparation of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88. It is the desire of the City Council to adopt a budget which provides for levels of service consistent with those currently provided by the City, while recognizing the need to provide adequate revenue sources to do so. However, given the current economic conditions, we also recognize that there will be few, if any, possibilities for new services. Further, we would ask the City staff to research possibilities for reductions in expenditures, provided current levels of services are not reduced. The City Manager will therefore consider the following policies in preparation of the Budget for the City of San Marcos for Fiscal Year 1987-88. 1. Attempt to implement increase is needed. proposed C.I.P., realizing a .O4ç tax 2. Attempt to funding. commit .O2ç of current tax rate for Social Service 3. Need to determine how present projected budget shortfalls can be avoided in current fiscal year and determine whether or not the next year's projections need to be modified. 4. Need to address Personnel Issues: * Staff is to present plan which would differentiate lower salary personnel from higher salaried positions and attempt to focus modest cost of living to lower salaried employees and merit for all salaried employees. * Present to Council information on cost of increase for and Police cost of living. Fire * Update Waters, Trego & Davis study to determine any, salary adjustments are warranted. what, if * Work to have no net increase in full time staff positions.