Expenditures This budget includes the continuation and implementation of many important projects and programs that will positively impact the community and meet the goals and objectives set forth in the updated Strategic Plan. These include, but are not limited to: Completing the General Plan Update; Operational Enhancements at the Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center; Restoring two-way traffic on La Paz Road; Updating Emergency Operation Procedures; Updating the Skate Park and General Parks Use Policies; Creating a 10-Year Trails and Open Space Maintenance Plan; Becoming a designated “Tree City USA”; Completion of a Streets Infrastructure Study; Completing the design for the Traffic Management Center; Completing the design for the Citywide Bus Shelter Improvement Project; Implementing the Gateway Specific Plan; Updating the Subdivision Codes and Manual and Discretionary Design Guidelines; and, Implementing critical portions of the housing programs identified in the certified Housing Element. Maintaining a high quality of life and celebrating annual traditions are just two of the reasons why Laguna Niguel is known as a community of choice in the region. This budget provides funding for the many traditions and celebrations that are so well known in Laguna Niguel, including, but not th limited to, the summer concert series, the Holiday Parade, the 4 of July fireworks celebration, the Sea Country Festival, and several veteran and military focused events. An intentional investment in infrastructure is also a key theme in this budget. This includes funding preventative maintenance, addressing deferred maintenance, and providing more significant maintenance, specifically to our roadway system. With approximately $16 million of funding allocated to the Public Works Department budget, the pathway to excellence is engrained in our facilities, outdoor spaces, and transportation systems. The FY 2024-25 General Fund allocation supports the City’s building and facility maintenance, street and traffic signal maintenance, parks maintenance, trail maintenance, landscaping, engineering, and environmental services. The FY 2024-25 budget includes 66 full-time positions. This is the same number of full-time positions approved in the FY 2023-24 budget. v