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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING COMMENDING
STEPHEN W. STRONG FOR OUTSTANDING DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, Stephen W. Strong began his career with the City of Redding on April 10, 1989, and
served in various capacities in the Finance Department during his 24-year tenure before being appointed
Director of Finance on June 29,2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strong has effectively managed the direction, organization, and operation of the
Finance Department, including the accounting, auditing, budgeting, long-range financial planning, and capital
outlay financing for the City and other legal entities controlled by the City; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strong's expertise in public accounting and finance is recognized by his peers, as
evidenced by his appointment to the City of Anderson's Audit Committee for the past seven years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strong has been active in the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers and
the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, including serving on its
Committee on Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strong provided leadership in the Finance Department and was instrumental in the
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The City being a recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United
States and Canada's (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial reporting
every year during his tenure with the City;
Being one of the first entities in the United States to implementthe Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34 (GASB 34), including providing feedback to GASB
on the process and difficulties encountered in its implementation;
Converting the annual budget process to a biennial budget process;
Overseeing the 10-year financial forecasting model for the General Fund; and
Planning and accounting for the mandatory dissolution ofthe Redding Redevelopment Agency,
including the set up of the Successor Agency and associated accounting processes, as well as
the transfer of assets;
Maintaining the City's "A" credit rating and financial integrity despite the severe recession that
began in 2008; and
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WHEREAS, Stephen W. Strong performed his duties with pride, integrity, and accountability, always
looking out for the welfare of the organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
expresses its deep appreciation to Stephen W. Strong for his dedication and the many contributions he has
made to the City of Redding and its citizens, and wishes him future success and happiness as he retires from
public service.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolutio~ was introduced and read at a regular meeting of C
the Redding City Council ofthe City of Redding on the 2nd day of April, 2013, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Cadd, Jones, Sullivan, and Bosetti
None
McArthur
None
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RICK BOSETTI, Mayor .
ATTEST:
APPROVED TO FORM:
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PAMELA MIZE, City. .Jerk
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RICHARD A. DUVERNA
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