REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Update on the Impact of the President's Proposed Budget on City Programs and Services (Information Only)
Report
BACKGROUND
In addition to receiving funding from a variety of local sources (e.g. Sales Tax, Property Tax, fees for service), the City of Sunnyvale receives funding from the Federal Government, either directly or indirectly through the State. For FY 2015/16, the City directly received approximately $16.5 million in Federal funding. The largest portion of these funds ($10.3 million) was used to fund NOVA Workforce Investment services. The second largest portion was for transportation projects like Mathilda/237 Interchange, the Fair Oaks Bridge, and the Calabazas Creek Bridge. Other sources of funding include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, Health and Human Services Funds, and justice and homeland security funds. The City also received a small Federal library grant.
On March 16, President Donald Trump released "America First - A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again." The proposal, which is the presidents first budget outline, proposes significant changes to the Federal Budget including increasing defense, military and veterans affairs, and immigration spending, while decreasing environmental protection, arts, infrastructure, and health and human services spending.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.0 Long-term Advocacy Positions - Planning and Management
Section B, Fiscal Management:
(3) Oppose any legislation that reduces or erodes local revenues or local control.
(5) Ensure local governments' revenue sources are protected and predictable.
Council Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management - Goals and Policies
Goal 7.3C Participate in intergovernmental activities, including national, state and regional groups, as a means to represent the City's interests, influence policy and legislation, and enhance awareness.
DISCUSSION
If the President's Budget Blueprint was adopted it would have wide ranging and si...
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