2009-10 Adopted Budget - City of Hoquiam

"The City of Hoquiam is poised for a great future, reshaping itself through ‘green’ technologies,modernized manufacturing, first-class services, and a vision of the future that includes the largestbiodiesel refinery in North America. Hoquiam is a gateway to the Next Washington."- Washington State Governor Christine GregoireMayor@cityofhoquiam.comTel (360) 532-5700Fax (360) 532-2306609 8 th StreetHoquiam, WA 98550October 29, 2008Citizens of the City of HoquiamHoquiam City CouncilRE:2009-2010 Mayor's Transmittal LetterWhile both the national and state budgets currently face significant financial challenges, the Cityof Hoquiam is on stable financial ground thanks to our investments in sustainability, planning,infrastructure and economic development during the last city budget.Over the next two years of the 2009-2010 Biennial Budget, the City will continue to invest in ourfuture while preserving our past. The City will make investments to improve our water andsewer system, repair sidewalks, spur economic development and maintain our critical emergencyservices. The message of the 2009-2010 Budget is “Investing for Future Generations.” AbrahamLincoln said "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion ispiled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we mustthink anew and act anew."I am very proud of the work of the Council and the staff to ensure the financial stability of theCity. I am also very proud of all the City employees who diligently provide quality publicservices each and every day. We remain committed to our mission of… “Improving the qualityof life for its citizens by diversifying the industrial base, increasing business and housingopportunities, while providing safe communities and opportunities for all.”i