Excellence in All We Do: City of San Antonio Releases Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report

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Dec 09, 2014, 05:32 ET

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The City of San Antonio announces the release of its Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report entitled, "Excellence in All We Do. #CityofSanAntonio." It highlights key initiatives that were implemented and goals that the City reached during the 2014 fiscal year. These milestones are a direct result of the drive and commitment of each City of San Antonio employee.

The City of San Antonio announces the release of its Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report, "Excellence in All We Do. #CityofSanAntonio," available at http://sanantonio.gov/annualreport.

The report's theme focuses on the City of San Antonio's four principle Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation and Professionalism. The City of San Antonio – with its nearly 12,000 employees working to serve 1.3 million residents – is a major driving force to San Antonio's success as a leading city. The Core Values represent the municipal organization as professional, productive, creative and ethical.

The report also includes photos, videos, and artwork from City Calendars in the Communications and Public Affairs Department photo essay section with a spotlight on City–produced videos: Martin Luther King, Jr. March; City Manager's 5K Run/Walk; Cesar Chavez March; Fiesta Flambeau Parade; Senior Day in the Park; Parks & Recreation Dance Recital; COSA Spurs Championship River Parade; Letter of Intent Mie Prefecture and City of San Antonio; Festival People en Español; Travis Park Culinaria Festival; Síclovía; Tobin Center Grand Opening; Diwali Festival of Lights; Día de los Muertos; and Luminaria.

As part of the City's continued sustainability efforts, the FY 2014 Annual Report is an on-line publication and accessible at http://sanantonio.gov/annualreport.

City on the Rise: San Antonio
San Antonio is a city on the rise for the new face of America—a diverse, progressive and globally competitive city with a solid vision for national and international economic development. The City of San Antonio maintains a strong financial position with a "AAA" general obligation bond rating from all three major rating agencies. In 2014, Forbes labeled San Antonio the "Best City in the Southwest" for adults ages 18-34 for its dynamic economy, employment opportunities and affordable living. As the seventh-largest city in the United States, San Antonio is experiencing solid economic growth in 21st century industries such as bioscience, aerospace, cybersecurity and healthcare, which contribute billions to the local economy. San Antonio has also positioned itself at the forefront of the New Energy Economy in the United States, committed to investing and creating employment opportunities in green industries. San Antonio continues to experience the addition of missions at its several military commands, further fostering a significant relationship spanning more than 200 years. Nearly 30 million visitors come to San Antonio every year, generating more than $12 billion annually and making the travel industry a vital asset to the city's economic health. For more information, visit www.sanantonio.gov.