File #: 2007-0079    Version:
Type: Finance Status: Passed
File created: 1/24/2007 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: Final action: 7/25/2007
Title: Adoption of the Updated Fiscal Year 2008 City Council Goals and Objectives
Attachments: 1. Agenda Summary.pdf, 2. Goals & Object Vers 1.pdf, 3. Goals & Object Vers 2.pdf, 4. Goals & Object Vers 3.pdf, 5. Goals & Object Vers 4.pdf, 6. Goals & Object Vers 5.pdf, 7. 071807 Agenda Summary.pdf, 8. 062207 Agenda Summary.pdf, 9. 052307 Agenda Summary.pdf, 10. 042707 Agenda Summary.pdf, 11. 041107 Agenda Summary.pdf, 12. Suppl Info Updated Goals and Objectives.pdf, 13. Chapter 2 Vision Goals.pdf, 14. Resolution to Rescind.pdf, 15. Resolution to Adopt.pdf
Title
Adoption of the Updated Fiscal Year 2008 City Council Goals and Objectives
 
Body
Resolved  that the City Council establishes the following as its Fiscal Year 2008 Goals and Objectives:
 
GOAL:  PUBLIC SAFETY
To protect the residents, businesses and visitors of Rochester Hills by providing high quality public safety
 
Objective: Identify community-wide level of public safety desired and cost to deliver such service
Objective: Review any strategies possible for delivering the current level of
service more effectively/efficiently
 
GOAL: FISCAL MANAGEMENT
To help ensure short-term and long-term prosperity by performing fiscal planning, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and efficient management of the taxpayers' assets
 
Objective: Study non-tax, tax and structural issues in the City Charter for possible amendment
Objective: Approve FY2008 budget at the same level of expenditure as the FY2007 budget
Objective: Request that the administration establish a list of identifiable cuts to reduce the budget by two-percent
 
GOAL: ECONOMIC / TAX BASE
To retain investment, maintain a diversified tax and employment base, promote redevelopment and uphold high property valuations in the City
 
Objective: Implement current systems and processes and develop a seamless system that minimizes time for approvals and eliminates redundancies
Objective: Implement the revised Master Land Use Plan
Objective: Foster a business community that takes an active role in the development of the local economy.
Objective: Promote regional investment by existing businesses and encourage business to hire locally.
Objective: Attract businesses that focus on R&D, engineering, Bio-tech, Nano-tech, life-science, insurance and banking.
 
GOAL: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
To provide reliable and safe infrastructure (roadways, utilities, buildings etc) throughout the City
 
Objective: Implement the revised Master Thoroughfare Plan
Objective: To support the Local Street Committee's review and recommendation for a 3-5 year local street funding and standards solution in time for the FY2009 budget.
Objective: To sustain the local street program specifically through a targeted repair and replacement program.  Maintain funding at $3.5 million from the general fund in addition to State Act 51 revenue.
Objective: To study and establish a Special Assessment District Policy (SAD) for developing and funding gravel roads to asphalt.
Objective: To establish neighborhood drain maintenance policy (including sump pump discharge) and study solutions for drain maintenance funding.
Objective:  To establish and implement a long-term street lighting policy.
 
GOAL: RECREATION, PARKS, CULTURAL
To preserve Rochester Hills' natural resources and recreational character along with fulfilling the community's leisure desires
 
Objective: To implement the Green Space Millage effectively.
 
GOAL: COMMUNITY / NEIGBORHOODS
To protect the family-oriented community from adverse events and conditions by strategic planning and proactive management in all aspects of municipal governance
 
Objective: To establish a sump pump maintenance policy.
Objective: To establish a strategic plan with the administration by 2008 year-end.
Objective: To study and make recommendation(s) for the management of the deer population in the City.
Objective: To preserve existing neighborhoods through code enforcement/blight ordinances.
 
GOAL: COMMUNITY TRUST & PARTICIPATION
To promote effective communication between City Council, administration, residents, businesses and visitors so that decisions reflect the community's desires and expectations
 
Objective: Maintain openness and transparency in conducting City business by way of cable broadcast, webcast of City Council workshops and regular meetings and accessibility to City documents.
Objective: Engage residents in the decision making process and encourage community participation and involvement by focusing on committee recruitment.
Objective: Inform residents through various media and personal interaction on the numerous issues that effect quality of life.  
Objective: Involve youth in the leadership and development of the City's future by way of encouraging their participation on the Rochester Hills Government Youth Council.
Objective: Recognize resident's service on City boards and commissions and other acts of volunteerism.
 
GOAL: EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
To provide clear policy direction to the administration for the execution of City programs and services
 
Objective: To establish a strategic plan with the administration by 2008 year-end.
Objective:  Explore opportunities for new public/private partnerships and possibilities for consolidation of City services.
Objective:  Implement records management program to improve institutional memory
Objective: Take the lead on fostering, strong, cooperative, working relationship with Oakland County, regional local governments, Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital, Rochester College, Rochester/Avondale Community Schools, and other public/private institutions.