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Discussion relative to the Strategic Planning Technical Review Committee's recommendation for City Council Goals and Objectives for 2012
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Resolved, that the City Council establishes the following as its Fiscal Year 2012 Goals and Objectives:
GOAL: PUBLIC SAFETY
To protect the residents, businesses, and visitors of Rochester Hills by providing high quality public safety.
Objective: Develop strategies to secure a long-term funding source for Police Services.
Objective: Review any strategies possible for delivering the current level of service more effectively/efficiently.
GOAL: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
To provide reliable, safe and effective infrastructure (roadways, utilities, buildings, etc.) throughout the City.
Objective: Establish a comprehensive local street policy and develop a short and long term funding strategy.
Objective: Establish a neighborhood drain maintenance policy (including sump pump discharge) and study solutions for drain maintenance funding.
Objective: Study and establish a Special Assessment District (SAD) Policy for development and funding gravel roads to asphalt.
GOAL: ECONOMIC / TAX BASE
To retain investment, maintain the tax and employment base, support redevelopment, and uphold high property values in the City.
Objective: Continue to attract businesses that focus on R&D and "High-Tech".
Objective: Implement the Brownfield Redevelopment policy.
Objective: Continue development of Ordinances for maintenance of existing residential and commercial buildings.
GOAL: FISCAL MANAGEMENT
To establish policies for fiscal responsibility that ensure short and long-term prosperity through effective fiscal planning and efficient management of the taxpayers' assets.
Objective: Continue the policy of forecasting revenue, budget and critical factors for the next five years on a rolling basis and begin strategic analysis of the years beyond.
Objective: Evaluate non-tax, tax, and structural issues in the City Charter for pos...
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