Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-91 (AMENDED) Resolution RECORD OF ORDINANCES ----~---~--~._-~--_.- Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form 1'<0. :W04:, 11-" .. f"\\.~.. f).nlinancg No, 19-91 (Amended) Passed 19 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBLIN'S GOALS FOR 1992 AND ADOPTING A STATUS REPORT FOR GOALS ESTABLISHED IN 1990 AND 1991. NOW, THEREFORE, ~ IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, state of Ohio, ~ of the elected members concurring: Section 1. That, as a result of its annual municipal goal setting process, Dublin City Council hereby adopts the following goals to be emphasized or accomplished during 1992: 1. Review the current goal-setting process, and consider the establishment of a strategic planning process which would integrate the need to update the Community Plan, the continuing need to establish city-wide goals and objectives, the development of the annual operating budget, and the preparation of the five- year capital improvements plan. 2. Modify the budgeting process to include performance standards. 3. Develop strategies for the management of both wastewater and storm water and for the development of new water resources. 4. Develop a system to monitor infrastructure operations and/or maintenance costs with a greater emphasis placed on preventive maintenance and the costs of replacement systems. 5. Continue to monitor the need for additional space and facilities to support existing city programs and operations. Several options will be presented for City Council review during the 1992 operating budget process and/or during the annual update of the City's five-year capital improvement plan. 6. Develop a recognition program for members of boards and commissions. 7. Use a formal "Request for Proposal" process in the future to obtain legal services which are both cost-effective and responsive to the needs of the city. 8. Beautify the 1-270 interchange at Sawmill Road, when funds are available. 9. Develop options for improving on temporary "sandwich board" signs which are located in several areas of Dublin. 10. Develop a formal donations policy that encourages businesses and residents to donate appropriate funds or gifts to the City of Dublin. These goals are not presented in priority order and the timeframe for accomplishing each goal will be as determined by City Council. Section 2. That, this Council hereby adopts the following status report for goals established for 1991: 1. Land Acquisition: Establish a continuing land acquisition program to provide land needed for public buildings, parkland, rights-of-way, and other City services. * This goal was reflected in the five-year Capital Improvements plan which was adopted in 1991. * The status of the recreational land component of this goal is contained in goal #2 (1990), as outlined below. 2. Water and Sewer: Provide for the long-term water and sewage disposal needs of the City of Dublin. * The City continues to negotiate new contracts with the City of Columbus for water and sewer. * The City also continues to explore other service providers and other service options for both water and sewer. 3. Improve Relationships: Continue to plan and implement programs to more effectively communicate with builders, developers, realtors and local employers. * City staff has instituted a variety of methods to increase communications and to improve relationships with the business community. For example, a developer newsletter has been undertaken and the City has hosted several RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043 Ordinance No. .19=91- (Amvnded) Passed 19 Page Two. -.- un workshops to explain new programs and procedures. Also, staff meets approximately once per month with an area business leader to gain insight into how City government can be more responsive to their needs. 4. Capital Improvements Proqram (CIP): Formulate and formally establish an on-going five-year Capital Improvements Programming process. * The City's first five-year program for Capital Improvements was adopted in 1991. 5. Consolidate Fire Protection and EMS: Plan for and implement the consolidation of fire protection and emergency medical service for all of Dublin. * The City of Dublin undertook an initial step in this process by expanding Washington Township into Delaware County. * A final draft of a staff report on this issue will be presented to Council early in 1992. 6. positive Communication: Plan and implement a program that increases public awareness of the general high quality of life in Dublin, Dublin's many amenities, and the high quality of City services provided to Dublin residents and businesses. At the same time plan and implement a program where the community and civic organizations can readily give their input. * Council adopted an 18 month strategic Communications Plan in 1991. 7. Update Community Plan: Initiate a formal update to the City's Comprehensive Community Plan. * Council deferred this goal until 1992. 8. Old Dublin: Preserve and improve Old Dublin, pursuant to the Old Dublin Plan, where feasible, and in cooperation with the area residents and businesses. * The Old Dublin Association has been formed. * street lighting and landscaping improvements have been undertaken. * Additional data is presented under goal #12 (1990), as outlined below. 9. Public Service: Continue to monitor the potential need for establishing a Department of Public Service. * Council and staff have agreed to continually to monitor the need for staffing this department. 10. Cable TV: Develop necessary background information for City Council to plan the best approach to providing high quality cable television service to Dublin residents. * A consultant has been retained to assist Council in reviewing this service. Section 3. That this Council hereby adopts the following status report for goals established for 1990: 1. To make Dublin business districts and neiqhborhoods pedestrian- friendly. Sidewalks/boardwalks constructed since 1990 include: *Post Road from the 1-270 bridge to SR 161. *North side of SR 161 from Frantz to the middle school. *East side of Frantz from SR 161 to Corbin's Mills. *East side of Frantz from Blazer to Rings Road. 2. To develop and implement a lonq-ranqe recreational land acquisition plan. *Acquisition of thirty-five acres in northeast area was undertaken in late 1990. *Acquisition of additional land on Cosgray Road was completed. *Acquisition of additional land adjacent to Township Community Center was completed through City/developer negotiations. *Other parkland acquisition will be included during the annual operating budget and five-year capital budget review process each year. . RECORD OF ORDINANCES _______~~ton Leg~Blan~_~___n ____________________ ____ c- Form No. 30043 ~---~-n- ---------------~--~------.-- .-..- il ====---==:c---c~jL Ord i~~~ce ~?'_- _m - _;~=~__1 ~~.::~_(~me n d~ d )!~l~::.~=~_~=c==c=-~~=~===~~: -- 19__ II Page Three . 3. To review and update and implement the traffic plan. *Scioto bridge location has been determined. A new bridge will require approximately three years to design and to obtain approvals, and two years to build. This project is not currently funded in the City's five-year budget. *Coffman Road widening and extension are in the design phase; this project is not currently funded in the City's five-year budget. *Muirfield Drive extension was completed in 1991 and the assessment process is being concluded. *Tuller Road engineering has been complete for sometime and both the land acquisition and assessment processes are underway. *Blazer Parkway extension was completed in 1991. 4. To develop and implement a master plan to maintain and update road maintenance. *The Administration received proposals in 1990 from two consultants, and neither was responsive to the City's needs. staff is continuing to address this goal with in-house resources. 5. To maintain and update a five-year capital improvements proqram, incorporatinq the bikeway system and lonq-ranqe recreational land acquisition plans, as well as other capital improvements. *Both Council and the Administration consider this program to be an extremely high priority. *Two ballot issues during 1990 were developed as a beginning step in this process to enable a financial plan to be developed. *Adoption of the City's first five-year CIP occurred in 1991. *Annual updates of the five-year CIP are planned. 6. To implement the community plan by passinq anv necessary leqislation within the next year. staff to submit needed draft leqislation. *The Administration recommended that professional land acquisition assistance be retained and that the five-year CIP should be completed first. *The overall community plan update should be completed in 1992, by which time major capital improvements progress will have become highly visible. One area to consider for development of new policy might be that of growth and annexation. If Council wants to establish such a policy at this time, one could be developed and proposed to Council. 7. To complete the bikewav system within ten vears. The status of this goal is uncertain, especially because of state and federal funding that can take as long as five years to obtain. The Administrative staff has recommended using city funding for these improvements. Engineering for a bikeway along SR 745 from Bridge Street to Glick Road has begun, the Blazer Parkway bikeway is complete, and planning is underway for additional bikeway segments. 8. Develop a solid waste manaqement plan. City Council appointed a solid waste management advisory committee and they are recommending that Council adopt a management plan to include recycling household solid waste, composting yard waste, collecting household hazardous materials, and encouraging the purchase of products made from recycled papers. 9. To plan and construct a community cultural center for Dublin. The five-year CIP, adopted by City Council in September, 1991, specifically establishes three specific projects as the highest priority projects to be completed as soon as funds are available for them. The completion of Phase I of this project is ranked third on this list. 10. To make a final determination of city buildinq needs and location, to include a community center, police station and City Hall. *A new police station has been designed. This project is on Council's priority list and could be undertaken in 1992 if funds become available. *As noted above, the community center design will begin if funds become available in 1992. *Plans for expanding City Hall are not included in the current five-year CIP. 11. To plan and implement Bridqe Street beautification. *Initially, this goal entailed gateway projects along Bridge Street. Beautification projects have been completed from 1-270 to Frantz Road. Planning is underway for an additional beautification project in the Frantz Road/Tuttle Road area. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043 - -_._--~--.__._----- -......- -----.-..---- Ii =---=-~-===--------=---==---,-==-==-----=-==--=.c.._____ . -.--------------- u.__________ ___ _~ _._________. ~~~---~~~~:GI;:u:O:~19---~-~ (Alllended) _ Passed ___ ___19__ - -----..-- - ----..-------....--- ----- ._.__________ - - __on :1 12. To obtain communitv input reqardinq the Old Dublin Plan, report Ii feasibilitv to Council. Council to decide whether and how to implement. *An Old Dublin Association was formed, comprised of property owners, residents and business owners within the Historic District. The Association's main goal is to provide individuals with a vested interest in the district the opportunity to have more direct input on proposed improvements and planning that affects their immediate community. Council and the City administration will look to the Old Dublin Association to determine the priorities and goals of improvements, maintenance and area planning for Old Dublin. To date, street lights have been installed from North Street to the Chamber of Commerce building. An off-street Parking area has been provided. Trees and shrubs have been installed and new trash receptacles will be placed in the near future. 13. To develop a visitor-friendlv citv with events and an environment which will draw visitors bv 1992, usinq a balanced allocation of bed tax funds. *Council established the position of Public Information Officer/ Special Events Coordinator to assist with this goal. *The incumbent in this position is actively working with community representatives to establish new, high-quality special events and activities while enhancing our established events. *Significant progress has been made. A special events planning guide has been published for use by residents, and a special events committee of staff has been formed to improve coordin- ation across staff groups. Enhanced events include st. Patrick's Day, July 4th and the Irish Festival. A "Dublin in December" program was launched, with help from city staff. The "Dublin Celebrates '92 Committee" meets regularly to,plan tie- ins with AmeriFlora '92. City Council members discussed the need for developing criteria and a policy for determining which events received financial support from the city, either through bed tax funds, or increased services provided by city staff. 14. To provide opportunities for positive reinforcement of administrative staff on a periodic basis. *An employee awards program was launched in 1989, continued in 1990 and 1991, and has been included in the 1992 budget request. Receptions for new employees continue. An internal communications committee meets monthly. New publications include Mulligan stew (monthly) , This Week (weekly) and the Dublingram (when urgent). The Write to the Top and Bulletin Board programs are in place, and working. Stress management training is available. Roundtable discussions between the city manager and selected staff are held quarterly. Two general staff meetings are scheduled for 1992. 15. To increase effectiveness of Council by providinq necessarv staff support to the Clerk of Council. *The goal of Council is to continue to provide a timely and appropriate response to all resident queries received by Council Members. Council will continue to review methods and staffing to best achieve this goal. 16. To investiqate need for child care in Dublin, and develop a policy for actions City Council could take to encouraqe development of and provide opportunities for child care facilities allowed bv the state. includinq reviewinq zoninq implications. *City Council has established a permanent advisory task force to make recommendations in regard to this goal. 17. To develop a comprehensive staff and Council development proqram to insure hiqh qualitv performance and relationships with the public, emphasizinq Dublin's positive achievements. *A consultant has been retained to conduct training in customer service and public relations for front-line employees to enhance professionalism, courtesy and effectiveness. *The Public Information Officer has undertaken a variety of programs and activities to help emphasize Dublin's positive accomplishments and achievements. RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043 ------------- - - ---------- ===-..----rr- -- --------==--=---===---- -----------.----------.--~-- .---.----.----- ---.- :1 "I '. d 1( I Onlmance NO.-n19-....9-1-(Amended) Passe . _mmun on mm 9 n---===H.'==--=======---==='=--c"-~'~-=-=---==--==========--==-..c======c:::====-.-e--=-::: Ii Page Five !i "Iii 18. To work with MORPC and other communities to reduce the amount of I traffic that flows throuqh Dublin. II *The Administration intends to continue to work with MORPC to I begin to identify all the issues related to achieving this goal. I I I 19. To enhance relationships with school board, townships, municipalities. *The 1990, 1991, and 1992 have included funds for this purpose. Passed this3r-d. day of ,5~r ' 1992. Attest: {'~ (1), (!~ Clerk of Council ~ . ~lResofution were posted in trIEr ,....,. certify tllat copies of ~hls .,: p 1 25 of the Ohio Revised Code. fiIJ rf DubHn in accordance with Sec"on v . fJ/1~~ L ~~ .~ Clerk of Council, Dubhn, 0".0