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CLOSING

In summary, the continuing COVID-19 public health event will be a factor in our operational planning
for this fiscal year. We were hopeful that with the reduced case count and other indicators of the
pandemic showing positive improvement over the summer months, we would move into this next
year without the need to include this as prominently in our operational plans. Many of our corporate
citizens have opted to delay their return to the physical campuses in Westlake into this fiscal year. We
will work with our corporate partners, Fidelity Investments, Deloitte University, Charles Schwab, etc.,
to be of assistance should they need municipal support. Town staff will also continue to:

 Review departmental budget expenditures and delay purchases where needed; and,
 Limit staff replacement or new positions for service delivery; and,
 Increase transfers to conduit funds for responsible planning; and,
 Monitor postponed and planned capital projects.

In adherence to our fiscal policies, the budget will continue to be monitored monthly and regular
updates will be provided to the Town Council. The budget is intended to be adaptable given the
unfamiliar long-term fiscal impact of the pandemic and other service delivery needs that may arise
within our community.

We are very fortunate to work alongside a team of professionals in our academic and municipal areas
and to serve with a Town Council who is committed to successful governance policies. One of the
words I have heard used most over the past 12-months in our organization is that of ‘family’. We have
created a community centered around family, an organization that works hard for our community and
creates relationships you would find in a family, and we are blessed to serve a group of elected leaders
who are focused on family. We have weathered many unforeseen events through the pandemic and I
would like to thank you all for your support and assistance. We are truly Distinctive by Design and are
proud to be a part of creating such a wonderful place.

Respectfully submitted,

Amanda DeGan
Town Manager/Superintendent

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