County Manager with the surprisingly high-assessed valuation resulting in more proper- That darn State! It dumps funds on the county unexpectedly. Coupled ty taxes, the county has an amazing pot of one-time money. Or, is it one- time money? Will all the money (both state and property taxes) continue on an ongoing basis? How could the County Assessor's projection be so off on the property tax revenue? What is the most prudent course of action? What analyses are re- quired to develop a recommendation? What should be done now? What strategy makes good use of the new revenue without setting the county up for a future problem? The policymakers will look for a recommendation. It is your job to provide analysis and recommendations. There will be great pressure to "do something." What can you recommend? What good government stan- da con ho applied to address county needs prudently? 1. amin