i would like to thank katherine newman for her work, and the staff, thank you for attending to answer any questions you may have a rigorous slide now two reflects historic net revenue budgets. this shows the measures implemented during the economic downturn has resulted in a flat budget from year to year. examples of cost savings measures include an accord eliminating its program. give we have combined it with the analysts project. give me classifier region reclassify assignments for strategic business needs. we have the foresight to develop in the department, which was replaced by a package. rove we have reduced our cost significantly and provided a electronic documents and packets whenever possible. good thing gift that keeps giving, and -- >> the gift that keeps giving, operating expenses, and the lower chart shows notable efforts with regards to increasing revenues and recovery. we received a planning appeal filed at the board and requested the planning department of supply a surcharge to categorical exemptions. there has been an increase in fees and an increase in volume of appli