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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2218 RESOLUTION NO. 2218 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE 1989 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND STATEMENTS OF ISSUES AND POLICY OF THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bremerton has the. responsibility to provide budget and program policy guidance to the Administrative Branch of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to implement effective, efficient programs for the citizens of Bremerton; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to provide budget priorities; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL that the attached Goals and Objectives and Statements of Issues and Policy for 1989 are hereby adopted. PASSED by the Bremerton City Council this 22nd day of June, 1988. HANK WAIBEL, President APPROVED this 27 day of June, 1988. ATTEST: KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK C 1 tY OF BREMERTON 1909 GOALS AND ACTIONS ITEMS The following GDaIs end Action Items specify the City Counoi~'s requirements for the 1909 Annual Budget, Goal A, |MPROVE THE SAFETY AND LIVABIL|TY OF THE CITY 1. Police Department Marta.~emer'~t and Action Policy. Establish and follow a Police Department management-and a. ctio~ policy to address such items as general law enforcement policy, crime investigation, pro~essiona] courtesy, "hot pursuit", etc, Responsible dep~rtment: Police and Attorney t.o draft policy and submit to Council, Council to finalized and issue policy via City Attorney and Mayor. 2. Reduce Crime in Downtown Area on Weekend Nights. Eliminate cruising and/or the associated problems of gang-like activities, property destruction, open use of alcohol and drugs, at.c. from the streets, Responsible department: Police 3. Kitsap Lake. Kitsap Lake. Provide required Police protection on Responsible department: Police 4. Fire Department Study. A study of the Fire Department will be conducted to define e~ficiencies, consider "super- district", etc, Responsible department: 5, Neighborhood Crime/Watch. neighborhood crime watch program. Administrative Department Redouble efforts promoting the Responsible department: Police 6. Fire Department Overtime, Provide a detailed analysis of the Fire Department overtime manning versus staffing additional personnel (time and a half versus straight time plus benefits). EesF. onsibl~ deip~tmen~-: Fire Goal B. DEVELOP WATERFRONT Though the downtown area is not to be given pre~er'Gntial treatment, its development does represent an opportunity to promote the entire City. Developing an attractive, active downtown end war. affront area will help provide additional business and people activity that will spread benefits throughout Bremerton, ~ 1. Cooperation With Active Participants. Work with Federa| Government, Port Authority, Olympic College, land owners, business ownershiP%rid operators, Flagship City Committee, Ferry Sys~:~<'!~ builders, etc. to assist re-development ot the wateriront and ' downtown. Responsible department: Community Development 2. ParkinK Downtown. Take action to provide added pBrkin~ to support development downtown, more workers, ferry commuters, shoppers, especially as present. parkin~ areas develop- Responsible department: Community Development Goal C, DEVELOP AND FOLLOW AN ANNEXATION PLAN The City of Erematron offers ~ great deal for areas surroundin~ the City to he]p them improve their quality of life. Thin~s like better sewer treatment, better police and fire protection, etc. This needs to be promoted and pursued. 1. Annexation Policy, Program, and Plan. Develop an annexation policy and plan, and aggressively implement t-he plan. Responsible department: Community Development to develop plan with Utilities and Fire assistance, all necessary action departments to do the plan. Goal D. GAIN EFFICIENCY IN THE PARKS DEPARTMENT AND DEVELOP AN ATHLETIC AREA IN BREMERTON The City must develop and consolidate its parks and recreation iacilities to ~ain eificiency and promote better support of the areas recrea. tion needs. As a part of this, an outdoor athletic area to provide ior some o~ the needed softball, baseball, soccer, etc. team requirements. This should include fact|tries for minor league baseball events. 1. Parks Etficiencies. Plan for and begin consolidatin~ facilities for efficiency an efiectiveness. Responsible department: Parks 2. New Athletic Park. Plan a la.r~e athletic park that provides for the needs o~ the large athletic communit>,' in and around Bremerton. Responsible department: Parks, Community Development. ~. Fund arid Build the Athletic F'Brk. Frovide iunds for building the athletic area, and build it,  "x ~ ' ~ 1 Y Responsible department: 'easurer, ~'a;ks~ Comman't Dave ] opment~b ~'~ a Goal E. IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING Bremerton needs more parking. This problem can partly be solv?d by a well designed one-way street system. This one-way street system could also solve a lot oi another ot the City's big problems - traffic. 1. One-Way Streets. Plan and complete a one-way streets plan that will solve ths traiiic and parking problems, This plan may also have to oonsidex such things as storm water drain, uncierground uti lit-lee, etc. ~En~ ~ Utilities ~ ~ plan for Gounc-il approval. ~ City Street Plan a. Develop a six-year plan for improving the City streets - as separate irom aftertale. b. Actively encourage use of LID's, especially to develop streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Responsible department: Planning to lead Engineering to assist. 3. 'Marietta Bridge. Plan and take necessary actions to ensure t-he State upgrades the Manette Bridge. Responsible department: Engineering, 4. Ferry System. Wor.k with the Department. of Transportation, and the State Legislature to ensure the best possible ferry service is provided Bremerton. Responsible department: Planning. 5. Olympic CoileRe Parking Lots. Usage, fees charged for, etc. of the City-owned parking lots at Olympic College need to be reviewed relative to correcthess and legality, with appropriate changes affected. Responsible department: Administrative Goal F. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) stayted, now it needs to be completed. The C1F' has been i. ~2omplete the CIF'. Complete the development and implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIF). Responsible department,: Engineering and Planning. Goal G. CITY OWNED BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY Bxemerton is getting on in years, and many oi the City-owned buildings and proF. ertY are in need o~ improvement. Improve Buildings, Property, Etc. a plan, in consonance with the CIP, to reduce, consolidate, and improve City property and buildings wherever prudent for efficiency, and in the best interests of the public. Priority should be given to relocating the Street Department from l?th Street. Develop and implement Responsible department: Community Development- to staff, Mayor to lead, Engineering and Goal H. ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST PRIVATE CITIZENS DEVELOPING AND REFURBISHING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PRIVATE PROPERTY Excellent progress has been made toward encouraging and assisting the improvement. of privately owned property. This needs t.o be continued. 1. Block Grant Program. Establish and follow an aggressive program of Block Grant and revolving HUD Housing Development funds. Responsible department: Community Development 2. Ordinance Enforcement. Effectively apply and enforce the new zoning and other applicable ordinances. Police. Responsible department: Community Development and Goal I. IMPROVE AND INCREASE CITY ADMINISTRATION EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS The available administrative staff - in all departments - must be maximized in efficienc> and effectiveness. 1. Computer Application. Develop and follow a Plan of Action and Miletones for implementing all possible efficiency improvements with the new computer. Responsible department: Administratit~,/to develop and manage completion of the plan in cooperation with affected departments. 2. Budget Once Every Two 'fears, Evaluate the wisdom, positive affect, etc. of switching to a biannual budget. Responsible department: Treasurer ~. Property Taxes. Property assessments must be monitored following implementation of the new zoning ordinance to ensure all is h~ndied correctly, Responsible department: Treasurer ~. Telephone System. Analyze the cost oi in-house telephone servicing compared to contracting the services. Responsible department: Administrative 5. Citizens Discounts, Evaluate the possibility of allowing a discount ioz services and :acilities to City residents (non-city residents pay full price>, ,, ~esponsible department: Treasurer Goal J, PROMOTE COOPERATION WITH AND EFFECTIVENESS OF OTHER CITY INTERESTED OHGANIZATIONS 1'he Chamber of Commerce, Lions. Rotary, Visitor and Convention Bureau, Squaxe Dancers, and many other organi=ations promote the betterment of Dremerton. The City Staff and Council must work ~it.h these ~roups to enhance their efforts. 1. Committee Memberships. Council appoint at least one member to each aF, propriate Ch~mbex oi Commerce committee (education, business, budBet, etc.). City Staff may benefit ~rom attendin~ also, Responsible department: Council 2, Visitor and Convention Bureau, The Bremerton Visitor and Convention Bureau will be tasked with developinS a list and promotional of Bremerton's most attractive assets, Responsible department: CouncilAL~and Administration. Goal K, IMPROVE CITY ORDINANCES City ordinances need constant review and upSfade, 1. Disturbin~ the Peace Ordinance. disturbine-the-peace ordinance. Frovide a ~ood Responsible department: Attorney Goal L, IMPROVE UTILITIES EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY, The Wastewater treatment plant can handle many more customers, and would operate more efficiently with more customers, A storm water treatment program is needed. 1, More Wastewater Treatment Plan Customers, Expand connections, etc. to provide service to as many customers as possible. 2, Provide a Storm Wa. ter Handling System. Plan for deveJopin~ a storm water' treatment system, and work the plan. Responsible department: Uti I ities ~, Utilities BillinK and Charging, Improve the char~in~ and bi 11 in~ system as required and/or recommended by the consultant studyin~ the present system, CITY OF BREMERTON~ WASHINGTON STATEMENT OF ISSUES AND ~OLICY FOE THE I989 ANNUAL BUDGET The Statement of issues and Policies (SIP's) presents the City Council's concerns and direction for the 1989 Annual Budget.' These S1P's reflect-the Council's interest in ma×imizing effective use of the City's limited revenue. The City Council expects that the Mayor and City Staff will address these SiP's, as well as the following Goals Action items in the 1989 Annual Budget. Other issues and policies may be identified during the remaining of 1988 if the financial environment- changes significantly. ISSUES AND POLICIES 1. Animal control in Bremerton will stay under Bremerton's control. 2. CBG & HUE> housing funds: a. Will be e~ficiently adminfstered to improve the living conditions in Bremerton, and revolving funds will be recovered and used for housing rehabilitation. b. Will be distributed on time at the beginning of the year, 3. The Executive Secretary for the Civil Service Commission will be established as an independent position. The City's Geobase mapping will be completed by the end of 5. The 1989 Budget Document will provide a listing in each department of the speciiic items budgeted for Capita] Equipment purchases. 6. Employee medical costs are a priority for cost reduction in thai989 budget. 7. If it becomes necessary to reduce to balance the 1989 budget, services - in part or in entirety - will be considered for reduction or elimination to save funds. 8, City Council needs to know the status o~ all Federal and Block GIant funds (balances by project by year~. Planning will provide a quarterly r-spoil of the status o~ these funds, The report will also contain the status of revolving housing funds collections, and distributions, City Council needs to know the staff levels within the City and desires a monthly report, prepared by the Personnel Department, reflecting total staffing levels of each department. This report shall contain information as to "full time" positions funded, currently filled, any vacancies, temporary appointments, permanent part-time appointments, summer interns and Professional Services contracts.