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<br />¿/~- V/-ð <br /> <br />Attachment 1 <br /> <br />2005 Community Budget Input Meeting <br />April 19, 2005 <br /> <br />, . <br /> <br />42 community members attended <br /> <br />Reactions to Recommended Reductions <br /> <br />. Difficult to evaluate information so quickly and react/respond (process comment) <br />. Provide data in spreadsheet format too (process comment) <br />. When considering budget reductions, the City should look at what is reasonable <br />in terms of deterring the problem <br />. Problem with pensions, too high in Police Department <br />. (2 people) Get more revenues from Port <br />. Exchange space for services - give building space to private or non-profits free <br />of charge, if they provide needed services to the City <br />. More enforcement of parking and traffic violations <br />. Not a lot of money in budget to communicate with citizens <br />. (2 people) This meeting should happen before Council priority setting meeting <br />(process comment) <br />. Can we look at more efficient way to get paramedics out instead of using large <br />truck company <br />. Self checks outs at library should be expanded to branches <br />. More involvement from private sector (business and individuals) as source of <br />revenue i.e. benches, parks and recreation foundation <br />. Increase parking meter fees . <br />. (2 people) City should look at 40% of office vacancies in Redwood City, and <br />convert that space into lofts, condos for non profits <br />. Safety is a concern - consider non traditional approaches i.e. utilizing non-profits <br />and neighborhood groups <br />. (2 people) Look at combining departments or functions with other cities <br />. Could the City get along with 90 instead of 100 police officers <br />. Increase revenue - Downtown Redevelopment <br />. No more decrease in Police <br />. Look at increasing Building fees <br />. Considerable percentage of police personnel is on disability - City should <br />increase training and try to reduce cost <br />. Consider annexation of Emerald Hills or other unincorporated areas <br />. Cross train Fire and Police as in Sunnyvale <br />. Automation in general <br />. Park and Recreation private foundation to help support the City <br />