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March 26, 2018  Increase downtown daytime population and improve livability downtown through bike-pedestrian enhancement, quality open space, and expanded retail/shopping/dining options  It will also focus on the quality of experience, value, and opportunities for the enhanced seawall and open space amenities. Future Outlook: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Members of City Council – I have presented this evening the proposed FY2019 Budget that is a sound, balanced, and fiscally prudent budget with NO NEW TAXES or FEES. th As I take just a moment to reflect on the 207 day of my third year as City Manager, I remain encouraged that the New Portsmouth is poised to reach new heights and experience new growth based on the vision set by you the Members of City Council and the desires of our citizens. In reflection, I hear the words of Cristina Yang, from Grey’s Anatomy and I quote: “Whenever we think we know the future, even for a second, it changes. Sometimes the future changes quickly and completely, and we are left only with the choice of what to do next. We can choose to be afraid of it, to stand there trembling, not moving, assuming the worst that can happen, or we step forward into the unknown and assume it will be brilliant.” I know that through continuing to work together, Portsmouth future will be brilliant, for we are extraordinary when working together. There are endless possibilities and opportunities ahead of us as we continue our journey of creating the New Portsmouth. It is our duty ensure that 100 years from now in 2119 when Portsmouth’s future citizens look back upon our work here today, is captured through the legacy we leave behind. Let us forge ahead and work together for a brighter future for the citizens of Portsmouth, so that those who are yet to be born, will look upon our work with pride and know that our compass and sails are set toward a New Portsmouth. Final: Mayor Rowe, Vice Mayor Psimas, Members of City Council, the FY2019 Budget presentation would not be possible without the City’s excellent and dedicated budget team. Please allow me a moment to introduce our team: Deputy City Managers – Mr. LaVoris Pace and Mr. Vincent Jones Assistant to the City Manager – Ms. Rosylen Oglesby Interim Chief Financial Officer –Mrs. Anne Seward Director of Human Resource Management – Ms. Elizabeth Gooden Budget Officer – Mrs. Gloria Washington and Mr. Brian Casey Senior Budget Analyst – Mrs. Karen Bento, and Chief Information Officer – Mr. Daniel Jones Also, I would like to ask all Department Heads to stand, and I thank the entire Municipal Team for their tireless efforts in the development of the proposed FY2019 Budget, and we are ready to continue our work as we move forward until the Adoption of the FY 2019 Budget by our City Council.