City of Morgan Hill Adopted Budget FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18

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About the City (continued)

the peaceful atmosphere, the quaint downtown shops and eateries and general quality of life. Parks and open spaces abound, making Morgan Hill one of the last communities in the region with a charming, small town atmosphere. The fertile soil in and around Morgan Hill help growers produce wonderful fruits, vegetables and award winning wine. Residents and visitors often spend a sunny afternoon visiting some of the local vineyards offering wine tasting and tours, enjoying one of the local golf courses, or floating above the city in a hot air balloon. The city is known for its regional, world-class recreational facilities that attract over 1.3 million visitors annually. The Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD) en- compasses nearly 300 square miles and serves the eth- nically diverse population of Morgan Hill, San Martin, portions of San Jose, and unincorporated areas of the county. MHUSD is comprised of 15 schools: eight ele- mentary, two middle, two high schools, a continuation high school, a community adult school, and a K-8 Home School Program. MHUSD’s multi-ethnic population in- cludes over 8,600 students and 800 employees. The Board of Education continues to place a high priority on informing the community at large about its schools. Just 15 miles inland from the Pacific coast, Morgan Hill is surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. Morgan Hill is just minutes away from the big city amenities of San Jose, and a short one-hour drive to the redwood forests and beaches of Santa Cruz and to the spectacular Monterey Peninsula. The City is a short commute to the busi- nesses of the Silicon Valley. Caltrain runs daily through the city and connects commuters to San Jose’s light rail systems throughout the Bay Area. Morgan Hill is considered a natural setting for business, providing a balanced business environment that in- spires innovation and productivity. Its picturesque hill- side setting and exceptional quality of life are very ap- pealing.

Incorporated in 1906, Morgan Hill is a general law city with a council-manager form of government. The four City Council members are elected in municipal elections to four-year terms. The Mayor is directly elected to serve a two-year term. In addition to the Council, the City Clerk and City Treasurer are also elected to four- year terms. The City has a volunteer Planning Commis- sion, made up of seven members appointed by a major- ity vote of the Council to four-year terms.

90.5% of respondents rate Morgan Hill’s quality of life as EXCELLENT or GOOD

Number of Sworn Police Officers: 39

Regional Fire/EMS Services

149 Miles of Roads

13 Square Miles

1.3 MILLION visitors to the regional sports facilities 250,000 annual event visitors

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