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CL1The Grand Jury concludes that the City has been able to maintain critical public service levels in its Community Development Department through effective financial planning and preparation by its administrative and management staff. The Grand Jury concludes that the director of the Community Development Department and the division directors are committed to providing the highest level of public services possible within the constraints of available funding, and to working together to achieve this goal. The Grand Jury concludes that the Community Development Department has been frugal with general fund money, using available funding from grants and other sources wherever possible. The Grand Jury concludes that the Community Development Department has been able to maintain an experienced workforce, without layoffs or furloughs, by leaving vacancies unfilled and by transferring staff to higher workload assignments and projects for which non-general fund money is available. The Grand Jury concludes that the experienced workforce which has been retained will be an important asset in bringing public services back to the desired level as the economy improves. Additional staff will be needed for the catch up efforts. The Grand Jury concludes that maintenance and repair of the City's streets have been neglected, and road conditions continue to deteriorate. The Grand Jury concludes that, should the casino be built, it is unknown if the revenue increases will offset the impacts to the community. Recommendations: The Grand Jury recommends that street maintenance and repair be made a high priority when funding becomes available. If casino-related revenue is received, the funds designated for roads should be utilized expeditiously. The Grand Jury recommends that the City administrative staff and the management staff of the Community Development Department be recognized for their commitment to Madera residents. Respondent: Written response required pursuant to PC 933(c) Madera City Council 205 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Respondents: Response optional City Administrator205 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Community Development Director 205 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637