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Strategic Planning and Policy Review Committee’s Recommendation of the City Council’s Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2027
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Whereas, the Rochester Hills City Council Strategic Planning Goals and Objectives reflect the City Council priorities for FY 2027. Community (residents and businesses), staff, and the City’s services and infrastructure are the priority of City Council, and guide investing and oversight of the community’s tax dollars. We must ensure Rochester Hills continues to be the preeminent place residents and businesses want to live, work, and play.
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council establish the following as its Fiscal Year 2027 Goals and Objectives:
1. GOAL: PUBLIC SAFETY
Protect the residents, businesses, staff, and visitors of Rochester Hills by providing high quality public safety.
Objective: Continue to examine current levels of police and fire service for effectiveness and efficiency.
Objective: Continue to monitor fire and police’s funding structure to ensure long-term viability.
Objective: Maintain a comprehensive notification system, including social media, to alert residents and businesses of emergency situations and other information.
Objective: Continue to annually review and update the Emergency Operating Plan by staff and City Council.
2. GOAL: FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Establish policies for fiscal responsibility that ensure short and long-term prosperity through effective fiscal planning and efficient management of taxpayer assets.
Objective: Continue to conservatively forecast revenues, expenses, and critical factors through a seven-year forecast and a three-year budget plan.
Objective: Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s internal financial controls to provide proper safeguarding of the City’s assets.
Objective: Ensure City tax rates recover adequate revenue for the continuous delivery of City services and fulfillment of long-term strategic planning goals.
Objective: Monitor fiscal...
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