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Service Program for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

In the presentation of the 2021-2022 Service Program to City Council, Management listed the results and
conclusions of the citizen survey and strategic planning sessions held with Council and Staff that assisted
in developing the overall direction of the Service Program for FY 2021-2022 amidst the backdrop of the

worst pandemic of modern times. In the presentations to City Council on July 26,2021, and August 23,
2021, management included expansion and development of new and existing programs based on
discussions with City Council and City staff.

Challenges:

• Sustaining momentum.
• Strategic Long-Term Plan - dealing with an improving economy and expanding service demands.
• Funding infrastructure improvements.
• Staff retention and recruitment.
• Organizational development - quality workforce and quality services.
• Fund balance - maintaining and improving reserves.
• Economic development – developing retail and commercial opportunities.
• Provide operating capital funding.

Goals & Objectives:

• Maintain or improve existing service levels.
• Develop rental and health inspections programs.
• Provide resources to enhance community engagement and transparency.
• Expand community outreach programs by providing civic engagement and transparency.
• Maintain or improve public safety services.
• Continue development of infrastructure - streets, facilities, and utilities.
• Maintain AAA bond rating – maintain and improve fund balance, coverage, and debt ratios.
• Continue quality residential and commercial development.
• Continue quality Park and Linear Trail development.
• Continue Downtown revitalization and development.
• Expand the internship program.
• Retain a quality workforce.

Priorities:

• Maintain and expand improved service levels - sustainability of current and future operations.
• Provide additional avenues for community outreach and development strategies.
• Provide funding for community activation grants.
• Increase the Street Department budget in response to citizen input regarding traffic congestion.
• Maintain the City’s credit rating and fund balance requirements.
• Expansion of the tax base through economic development.
• Improve, design, and expand the Park system.
• Maintain a quality work force.
• Ensure quality land use, planning and development.
• Enhance communication with citizens.

The following pages contain a brief summary of each major fund in the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget.

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