. >> i am cynthia fong, with more on our financial position. as for the first six months, we have $115.1 million in cash and investments. 90% in the treasury poo. -- pool. this is a liability equal to $230 million. for the first six months we collected sales tax revenue, $3.5 more than anticipated, and we spent $26 million. the next six months is when we recieve the bulk of this. we will bring this up to the committee for approval. according to the government code, we are in compliance and we also have enough liquidity for the expendatures. let me remind you, this is an information item and i can answer any questions. >> thank you so much. we open for public comment. does anyone wish to speak? thank you for that informational item. ms. cheng? >> introduction of new items. >> open for public comment? it is closed. ms. cheng? >> this is public comment. >> does anyone wish to speak? public comment is closed. >> 9 is adjournment. >> thank you for the meeting. meeting adjourned. president vietor: i would like to call the meeting of the public utilit