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June 7, 1999
Mayor&City Council
City of Seal Beach
211 8th Street]
Seal Beach CA 90740
Dear Mayor&City Council:
As a former resident and current City employee, I would like to mention a few concerns, I have, regarding
the FY 1999-2000 budget. I am very encouraged by the City Councils active efforts at reducing cost while
increasing reserves. However, many of the proposed cuts will drastically effect service levels and not
provide significant long term cost savings.
After reviewing the proposed budget 1 was discouraged by the continued waste of tax payers dollars on
Capital Improvement Projects(CIP)that will provide little in return, for example: $6,000 on Bolsa Avenue
parkway landscaping; $10,000 on PCH median renovation; $20,000 on 5th Street traffic calming; $50,000
on Marina Drive greenbelt; and the estimated $60,000 to$100,000 for the already approved traffic rotary
at 4th/Central. Most of these items appear to be"beautification"efforts, that drain the budget of dollars
that could be used for more urgent CIP items.
Further, I am amazed that no dollars have been budgeted in anticipation of the year 2000. Many experts
claim that Y2K will cause significant disruptions in our daily lives, while others feel the situation is under
control. I think it would be prudent for the city to prepare for the worst. The city should establish a Y2K
preparation committee, budget for& purchase necessary supplies,and anticipate over-time cost. It is not
very often that we receive warning of a potential disaster; do not let the City of Seal Beach be under
prepared if the Y2K bug results in a disaster.
Finally, don't forget the hard working men and women of the Cities work force.
Sincerely,
6.4
Chet Corbin
3599 Green Avenue
Los Alamitos CA 90720
(562)430-2564 '