File #: 2009-0164    Version:
Type: Finance Status: Passed
File created: 4/15/2009 In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: Final action: 6/22/2009
Title: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2010 City Council Goals and Objectives
Attachments: 1. Agenda Summary.pdf, 2. Strategic Plng Committee Spreadsheet.pdf, 3. Strategic Plng Cmte Sprdsht w/ Pg #s.pdf, 4. Resolution.pdf
Title
Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2010 City Council Goals and Objectives

Body
Resolved that the City Council establishes the following as its Fiscal Year 2010 Goals and Objectives:

GOAL: PUBLIC SAFETY
To protect the residents, businesses, and visitors of Rochester Hills by providing high quality public safety.

Objective: Identify a community-wide level of public safety service; and the associated costs to deliver such service.
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.
Objective: Maintain our focus on providing safe buildings for our community

GOAL: FISCAL MANAGEMENT
To establish policies for fiscal responsibility that ensures short and long-term prosperity thru effective fiscal planning and efficient management of the taxpayers' assets.

Objective: Continue the policy of forecasting revenue and budgets for the next five years on a rolling basis.
Objective: Request that the administration establish a list of identifiable cuts to reduce the operating or non-capital budget by two-percent and provide contingency plans for reduction in revenue.
Objective: Evaluated non-tax, tax, and structural issues in the City Charter for possible amendment.
Objective: Review depreciation formulas and confirm or modify.
Objective: Establish an Investment Committee, made up of local investment professionals, to provide guidance, support and oversight of the City's investment process.

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: Continue support and coordination with OU Inc and SmartZone Initiatives as part of City's attraction and retention program.
Objective: Implement the new Master Land Use Plan and the ne...

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