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Res 033-2008 3/4/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 33-2008 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE 2007 STRATEGIC PLAN; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council met on January 23 and 24, 2008 to complete a Strategic Planning Session; and WHEREAS, At the Strategic Planning Session, the Mayor and City Council considered items for inclusion in the 2008 Strategic Plan; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to ratify the resulting Strategic Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The 2008 Strategic Plan is hereby approved. SECTION 2. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 4 th day of March, 2008. AYOR ATTEST: ity Clerk Citv of Wichita Falls Mavor and Citv Council 2008 Strateqic Plan Public Safety — Provide the optimal level of Police, Fire and Health protection as determined by our citizens. Action Item — Implement a permanent aanq unit with new officers. Objectives - 1. Include adding additional Police Officer positions as a discussion item at the 2008-2009 Pre-Budget Workshop. 2. Based upon input from Council, consider including in the City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Budget additional Police Officer positions. Action Item - Find additional funds to complete the Police Department Firinq RanQe. Objectives - 1. Complete the Concept Design with AMEC Environmental. 2. Execute a formal design contract for construction. 3. Review all available funding sources and secure additional funding prior to letting bids. Infrastructure — Ensure the quality of the City's utilities, transportation and structures. Action Item — Complete the assessment of a new Animal Reclaim Center. Objectives — 1. Conduct a meeting with representatives of City staff, Humane Society and Architects to discuss the findings and recommendations of the needs assessment. 2. Conduct internal meetings with City staff and Humane Society to determine Humane Society's interest and ability to participate in a joint capital campaign. 3. Report to City Council with those findings, with recommendations for next steps. Action Item — Explore a levv svstem to enhance flood control. Objectives - 1. Provide a preliminary presentation to the City Council on March 4. 2. Evaluate potential funding sources for continued studies. Action Item — Continue steps to complete the lease with Sheppard Air Force Base, and pursue airport terminal and runwaV improvements. Objectives - 1. Complete the Lease and Joint Use Agreement with Sheppard Air Force Base. 2. Work to secure FAA planning funds in addition to the $1, 000, 000 annual entitlements received. Once these funds are accepted, a Master Plan will be developed for the entire facility. Action Item - Complete the Citv Hall and Police Department space needs assessment. Objective - 1. Provide a presentation to the City Council with possible site locations, associated cost estimates and funding options. Action Item - Develop a plan for a Branch Librarv. Objectives - 1. Prepare a staff plan for the development of a Branch Library. 2. Include development of a Branch Library as a discussion item at the 2008-2009 Pre-Budget Workshop. 3. Based upon input from Council, consider including in the City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Budget development of a Branch Library. Parks and Recreation — Promote and provide a wide range of leisure, recreational and cultural opportunities. Action Item — Pursue improvements to Lake Wichita. Objectives - 1. Complete the current budget year item of the property line survey and installation of boundary markers. 2. Conduct a joint meeting with the Parks Board to discuss Lake Wichita improvements. 3. Include a review of the Comprehensive Plan's Lake Wichita improvements as a discussion item at the 2008-2009 Pre-Budget Workshop. 4. Based upon input from Council, consider including in the City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Budget improvements to Lake Wichita. Action Item - Pursue completion of the circle trail svstem. Objectives - 1. Request funds from 4B Sales Tax Board to continue the Holliday Creek Trail project by constructing an extension from Scott St. to a trailhead with parking at California St. and/or through Hamilton Park toHolliday Street. 2. Obtain written agreement with railroad and TXDOT for permission to construct a critical trail section in their ROW from Seymour Highway to Kell Blvd. 3. Include funds for acquisition or easement rights to the tract of land east of Tanglewood Drive for protection of future trail access between Seymour Highway and the Wichita River as a discussion item at the 2008-2009 Pre-Budget Workshop. Workforce Development — Attract, develop and maintain a diverse and well-trained workforce. Action Item - Consider certification pav for non-civil service emplovees. Objectives - 1. Prepare a staff report identifying non-civil service positions that havea potential for certification pay. 2. Include certification pay for non-civil positions as a discussion item at the 2008-2009 Pre-Budget Workshop. 3. Based upon input from Council, consider including in the City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Budget certification pay for non- civil positions. City Appearance — Provide an attractive and clean community. Action Item - Beautifv Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Objectives - 1. Develop a plan for beautification features on MLK Boulevard. 2. Include beautification of MLK Boulevard as a discussion item at the 2008-2009 Pre-Budget Workshop. 3. Based upon input from Council, consider including in the City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Budget beautification features for MLK Boulevard. Technology - Use innovative technology to improve management efficiency, productivity and customer service. Action Item — Explore the use of debit and credit cards in other departments. Objectives — 1. Distribute a Request for Proposals for these services. 2. Evaluate vendor proposals. 3. Purchase Hardware if needed and sign credit card use agreements. 4. Determine if user charges are associated with credit card use. Action Item — Evaluate other opportunities for the use of Human Resources/Pavroll information svstem. Objectives - 1. Use a staff committee of Human Resources and Information Systems to evaluate vendor products. 2. Develop recommendations on best vendor and cost figures. 3. Determine Budget Availability. 4. If funding is available, sign contracts and begin implementation. 5. If no funding is available, include adequate funding in the City Manager's 2008-2009 Recommended Budget. Action Item - Investiqate citv-wide document ima4inq and automation of the MPEC schedulinq and inventorv control svstems for consideration in the 2009-2010 Budqet. Objectives - 1. Schedule demonstrations with vendors. 2. Prepare cost estimates and possible implementation plans for discussion at the 2009 Strategic Planning session. Action Item - Continue imqlementation of the Mobile Data Terminals. Objectives - 1. Complete installation of the wireless data infrastructure and software. 2. Complete vehicle installations. 3. Test the system. 4. Commence cutover procedures. Action Item - Continue implementation of the Geo4raphic Information Svstem. Objectives - 1. Utilize Staff Committee of IS, Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Works to prepare software and hardware purchase requisition. 2. Provide presentation/report to City Council on project scope with milestones, expected delivery dates, and goals. 3. Implement GIS setup (includes installing Software/Hardware, Database Preparation and Configuration, Base Map Data Loading, Training, End User Data Migration). 4. Commence cutover to live operations. Planning and Development — Encourage and implement planned, quality growth. Action Item — Consider modifications to the buildinq code to entice Downtown development. Objectives — 1. Develop a committee composed representatives of the Community Development, Fire Department, and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, with input from downtown property development interests. 2. Present to the Council any recommended changes. h .� Civic Involvement — Involve citizens in city government and maximize volunteer efforts. Action Item — Review our boards and commissions for relevance. Objectives — 1. The City Manager and City Clerk will review Boards and Commissions for relevance on an annual basis and make any recommendations for modification. Customer Service — Provide high-quality, customer-focused city services. Action Item — Continue customer service traininq. Objectives - 1. Budget for additional training efforts. 2. Schedule training and conduct training. Action Item - Implement on-line recreational reservation and pavment svstem. Objectives - 1. IS and Parks Staff Committee Evaluate Vendor Products. 2. Determine Best Vendor Solution. 3. Contract with Vendor. 4. Begin Implementation and Training. Action Item - Implement E-Gov. software for on-line buildinq and code enforcement. Objectives - 1. Focus on completing system set up and go-live for Code Enforcement and Inspection Modules. 2. Determine any customization needs for Property Management and Lien Modules. 3. Complete system customization for Property Management and Lien Modules. 4. Begin System set up for Property Management and Lien Modules. Go live on Property Management and Lien Applications. Economic Development — Promote a strong and diverse economy. Action Item — Continue our support of the Militarv Affairs Committee to attract new missions to SAFB Objectives — 1. Continue recommending $50,000 in annual funding for the Military . . .. Affairs Committee from the 4A and 4B Sales Tax funds. 2. Mayor and City Manager will continue service on the Military Affairs Committee and provide updates to the Council. Action Item - Promote entrepreneurship in our communitv. Objectives - 1. Work with the BCI to survey other cities to determine what strategies they use to incentivize entrepreneurship in their communities. 2. Provide a report to the City Council and 4A Board with Recommendations. Revenue Sources - Match revenue sources with services to ensure sustainability. Action Item — Pursue methane Qas mininq at the landfill. Objectives — 1. Continue review of proposals. 2. Make a presentation with recommendations to the Council. Action Item — Lease tower space for cellular providers. Objectives — 1. Continue review of proposals. 2. Draft a lease between the City and cellular providers for the use of our tower space. 3. Make a presentation and recommendations to the Council. Action Item — Review Passenqer Facilitv Charqes at Municipal Airport Objectives — 1. Review FAA Reauthorization Legislation. 2. Complete the lease with Sheppard Air Force Base. 3. Develop a recommendation for Passenger Facility Charges and present to the Mayor and City Council. 4. Make application to the FAA for Passenger Facility Charges. Action Item — Consider Monetizinq Lake Rinqold assets. Objective — 1. Prepare a Cost Benefit Analysis and provide a presentation to the Council with the findings.