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April 21, 1992 Sources of ~d~ing for Schools 1991-92 1992-93 AMOUNT BUDGET PROPOSED OF CHANGE % CHANGE Revenue from $40,905 064 $47,051,622 $ 6,146,558 State School Funds 15.03% Revenue from 1,350 Federal Fu]ds Revenue from City Funds Revenue from State Ssi Revenue From Other Fund Total Reven 26,313 8,293 ~s Tax 804 e S77,666 000 1,340,000 10,000 0.74 501 25,224,096 -1,089,405 4.14 845 7,895,826 398,019 4.80 000 650,000 154,000 -19.15 410 $82,161,544 S 4,495,134 5.79% Much wa Capital Budg~ and this adm improvement this need. work with ou fund the Sch, Portsmouth, academically opinion that school facil intend Go re, Facilities P I am pl, Superintendel initiative w all public s, not our intel school propel Hampton Road ~ said and written with regard to our City's last ~t. I believe it is clear that our City leadership _nistration recognize and support the need for _n our schools. I support and have always recognized ~ccordingly, it is my full intent as City Manager to ~ City Council to find and make a way to continue to )ol Board Facilities Plan. We are about progress in ~nd it is vitally important to have an effective and competitive educational system. I am of the firm we can move forward With the improvement of our .ties. Short of some unforeseen economic calamity, I :ommend the continued funding of the Schools ~ased to also report today that the School it and I have come to full agreement on $ major .th regard to consolidation. Beginning July 1, 1992, :hool grounds will be maintained by City staff. It is ~t merely to cut the grass. We intend to give public ~ties a well landscaped appearance unparalleled in 3. Our schools will be attractive and stimulating in both their ei[terior appearance as well as in the quality of the instructiona1 pro, ram. This consolidation initiatiye is just one of many more to come, for it is my intent to position our school system to focus its attentio9 on instructional programs while many non-instructional maintenance areas will become the responsibility of the City. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Our ec¢ )mlc development philosophy has been redefined. As of this day': presentation, we now have a full staff of talented and energeti( professionals who have experience and demonstrated competence ii this field. Central ~o our new philosophy is the understanding that in order to gro~ and prospe~ economically, our political leadership must demonsti'ate its staoility and cohesiveness. Business interests wil not be attracted to a community which they perceive as being unstable. You, as our elected leaders, must commit yourselves ii together for this communit viability ha~ to retain ex~ population a~ ~ words and actions to the importance of working the well-being of our entire community. Only with ~y profile will staff efforts towards economic 'e a chance to succeed. This will enable Portsmouth .sting residents and businesses, attract new ~d encourage economic development.