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City Manager's Goals 2002 - 2003


Goal #1: Keep property taxes and utility rates stable.

  • Review fees/user fees and service levels to assure cost benefits
  • Promote use of extended water and sewer facilities to non-city consumers
  • Continue phase down of escrow debt
  • Continue draw down on water and sewer fund accounts to reduce General Fund transfers
  • Investigate methods to improve collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes

Goal #2: Continue commitment to planned and orderly growth.

  • Evaluate future annexations based on comprehensive plan and cost benefits
  • Continue McConnell Complex enhancements
  • Complete Downtown/Moss project
  • Begin construction on 3rd Street portion for Jack's Creek drainage

Goal # 3: Promote cooperation with other agencies to minimize service duplication and promote economic development.

  • Continue support of Economic Development Commission
  • Continue meter reading services to County Water Districts
  • Continue to evaluate programs/issues that could benefit Washington and local organizations

Goal #4: Maintain open, honest and continuous communication with the community.

  • Continue using the local media, and Government Access Channel to inform the public
  • Utilize E-mail for Mayor and Council

Goal #5: Provide cost-efficient, quality services.

  • Continue program for accountability of vehicle/safety/worker's compensation
  • Continue evaluation of staffing levels and service levels
  • Assure trained and competent staff are available to meet present and future needs

Goal #6: Prepare for electric restructuring and its impact on the City of Washington.

  • Continue regionalization assessment and phase implementation
  • Continue to assess ways to reduce Local Distribution Cost

Goal #7: Resolve inequities in the cost sharing for Recreation Program.

  • Work with individuals/committees designated by County Commissioners to assist with data necessary for committee recommendations

Goal # 8: Initiate a citywide clean-up program.

  • Identify "Clean Up Washington" day
  • Improve Lot Mowing program
  • Target dilapidated housing for demolition

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