HomeMy WebLinkAbout3711 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 3711
A RESOLUTION establishing primary goals of the City of Pasco for the
ensuing calendar years 2016-2017.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco organization desires to focus the allocation of its
resources toward primary goals selected to fulfill the vision of Pasco's future, as held by its
elected representatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted Community Forums on February 10, 17 and 26
to elicit the concerns of residents about the present condition of the City, as well as thoughts and
suggestions for Pasco's future; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered goal statements from its local partner
governmental organizations and results from the 2015 National Citizens Survey; and
WHEREAS, the City managerial staff has shared with the City Council its concerns for
the present as well as visions for the future of the Pasco community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a goal setting retreat on Saturday, March 19,
2016 to discuss all the various concerns for the present as well as visions for the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the following goals shall be considered primary goals for the City of
Pasco for the ensuing two years (calendar years 2016 and 2017):
I. The City will pursue efforts to promote a high-quality of life through quality
programs, services and appropriate investment and re -investment in
community infrastructure by:
• Use of CDBG and other public and private capital to re -revitalize older
neighborhoods
■ Acquisition of an adequate site for new community center, community park and
additional soccer fields
• Coordination with the Pasco Public Facilities District on investigation of the
feasibility of constructing/maintaining an aquatic/community recreation facility.
• Completion of site designation process and interlocal agreements on
construction and operation of new animal control facility
■ Efficient and effective use of public resources in the delivery of municipal
services, programs and long-term maintenance and viability of public facilities
Il. As part of its regular budget process, the City will evaluate the long-term
financial viability, value and service levels of its services and programs,
including:
■ Importance to community
• Cost of recovery targets
■ Evaluation of costs associated with delivery including staffing, facilities and
partnership opportunities
III. The City will preserve past improvements and promote future gains in
community safety by:
■ Enhancing proactive community policing efforts
• Continued efforts to improve police/community relations
■ Working to maintain/achieve target fire response times
■ Focus on a long-term goal of improving the Washington State Ratings Bureau
community rating to Class 4
■ Efforts to realize full implementation of a consolidated PSAP/dispatch center
IV. The City will promote a highly functional, multi -modal transportation network
through:
• Completion of the Lewis Street Overpass design concept process, securing gap
funding for construction and achievement and maintenance of "shovel -ready"
status
• Completion of Road 68/1-182 Interchange improvements
■ Efforts to facilitate traffic flow in major corridors
■ Pro -active traffic management (calming) within neighborhoods
■ Completion of planned improvements on Oregon Avenue
■ Collaboration with Ben -Franklin Transit to enhance mobility
• Comprehensive planning, analysis and execution on pedestrian, bicycle and
other non -vehicular means of transportation
V. The City will promote and encourage economic vitality by supporting:
■ Downtown revitalization efforts of DPDA
■ Implementation of downtown infrastructure improvements including; Peanuts
Park, Farmers Market, Pasco Specialty Kitchen and streetscape upgrades
■ Completion of the Broadmoor sub -area plan and environmental analysis,
including plans for needed utilities and transportation improvements
■ Efforts to promote the community as a desirable place for commercial and
industrial development — strengthening existing partnerships and coordinating
efforts
■ Continuation of DNR efforts to sell/develop state property at Road 68/I-182
■ Identification of alternatives for City/Port of Pasco coordination on waterfront
plan implementation
VI. The City will work with its partners and other agencies to identify
opportunities to enhance community identity, cohesion and image through:
■ Community surveying
■ Providing opportunities for community engagement through boards,
commissions, volunteer opportunities, social media, fonuns and other outlets
• Coordinated messaging
■ Identification and celebration of successes
■ Implementation of a community identity/image enhancement campaign
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Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed and authorized to formulate appropriate
implementation strategies to achieve the goals set forth hereinabove, consistent with
appropriation policies and procedures.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this 2nd day of
May, 2016.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
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De ra Clark, City 06k
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Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
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