HomeMy WebLinkAbout3848 Resolution RESOLUTION NO.L3Eb
A RESOLUTION establishing primary goals of the City of Pasco for the
ensuing calendar years 2018-2019.
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 March 6, 7 and 12 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 2017 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, May 19,
2018 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 2018 and 2019):
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.
• Continued efforts to designate/acquire adequate site for new community center
and community park.
• Continued efforts to provide additional soccer and sports fields.
• Coordination with the Pasco Public Facilities District and the Regional Public
Facilities District to fully investigate alternatives to provide the Pasco voters
with a choice to decide on the development of a regional aquatic facility.
• Commencement of construction of new animal control facility.
• Ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the use of public
resources in the delivery of municipal services, programs and long-term
maintenance and viability of public facilities.
II. As part of its regular budget process, the City will balance the long-term
financial viability, value and service levels of its services and programs,
including:
• Importance to community
• Continuation of cost of service/recovery targets in evaluating City services.
• Ongoing evaluation of costs associated with delivery including staffing,
facilities and partnership opportunities.
III. The City will preserve past improvements and promote future gains by:
• Enhancing proactive community policing efforts.
• Continued efforts to improve police/community relations.
• Working to achieve/maintain target fire response times through operational
improvements and long-range planning of facilities and staffing.
• Focus on a long-term goal of improving the Washington State Ratings Bureau
community rating to Class 4.
• Review of the inventories of City sidewalks and streetlight systems and
consideration of policies/methods to address needs.
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 of"shovel-ready" status.
• Continued emphasis on improvements in Road 68/I-182/Burden Blvd. corridor.
• Pro-active traffic management(calming)within neighborhoods.
• Completion of planned Phase 2 improvements on Oregon Avenue.
• Continued collaboration with Ben-Franklin Transit to enhance mobility.
• Undertaking a comprehensive and inclusive transportation planning and
analysis process to include facilitation of traffic flow in major corridors, support
integration of 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, and streetscape/gateway upgrades.
• Comprehensive Plan updates to include growth management strategies, review
of City utility extension policies and development standards, infill and
consideration of affordable housing needs.
• Completion of the Broadmoor sub-area plan and environmental analysis,
including plans for needed utilities and transportation improvements.
• Increased efforts to promote the community as a desirable place for commercial
and industrial development by promoting small business outreach and assistance
and predictability in project review.
• Continuation of efforts to encourage DNR to sell/develop remaining state
property at Road 68/I-182.
• Identification of alternatives for City/Port of Pasco and other regional partners
for coordination on waterfront plan implementation and similar projects.
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, forums and other outlets
• Coordinated messaging
• Identification and celebration of successes
• Implementation of a community identity/image enhancement campaign
• Consideration and appropriate implementation of recommendations from
Inclusivity Commission
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
July, 2018.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
AT T:
-Pelme-Giffit, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
IWI/ECA iCkSON
Primary Goals—2018-2019
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