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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBLIN'S
GOALS FOR 2008- 2009
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has a rich history of setting high standards, taking
calculated risks and being a leader in local government innovation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is a distinctive, family-friendly communitythat achieves
far reaching goals for the betterment of our residents and the Central Ohio region
through vision, determination and collaboration with partners; and
WHEREAS, the City Council respects the community traditions and foundational
values that have led to high architectural and aesthetic standards, the preservation of
green spaces, the provision of unique services to our residents and the creation of a
diverse economic engine that supports the Central Ohio region; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to set even higher standards of distinction, to be
forward thinking and to actively engage residents in setting the future forthe City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt its 2008-2009 goals to chart a course
toward this future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of
Ohio, T of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. That the Dublin City Council hereby adopts the following goals for 2008-
2009:
Achieve a higher level of distinction and establish Dublin's competitive
edge.
• Retain, expand, attract and create high tech & knowledge-based jobs
to ensure the financial security of the City of Dublin.
• Implement use of publicly-owned bandwidth in the Wi-Fi and fiber
optics systems and ensure the ongoing viability and competitiveness of
this critical infrastructure.
• Explore innovative economic development solutions.
• Focus on the development of the Central Ohio Innovation Center by
o fostering relationships with research and educational
institutions;
o adopting high qualitydevelopment standards and implementing
a development review process that is predictable and
consistent; and
o identifying, recruiting, and securing an anchor tenant(s).
2. Actively seek partnerships with Dublin City Schools, Columbus
Metropolitan Libraries, community organizations and individuals for the
creation of a new Dublin library and redevelopment of school property in
Historic Dublin.
3. Enhance further development of Historic Dublin.
• Revitalize Historic Dublin with a clear vision of the role of Historic
Dublin and implement that vision through a comprehensive action plan.
• Complete and Adopt the Historic Dublin Revitalization Plan.
• Update the Zoning Code for the Historic District.
• Design and implement a comprehensive wayfinding system.
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4. Promote a high quality of life by emphasizing neighborhoods and
fostering a sense of community.
• Continue Dublin's high quality of life by focusing on creating and
maintaining strong neighborhoods. This can be achieved by
incorporating desirable neighborhood elements in the built environment
and by promoting neighbor-to-neighbor connections.
5. Set the standard as a leading Green Community
• Greening Our Parks, through the pursuit of environmentally
focused land use management and landscaping principles, increased
recycling and further development and promotion of our bike path
systems as an alternative transit option.
Greening Our Codes, through the examination of existing
development and building codes, in order to remove barriers to and
provide incentives for sustainable land development and building
construction.
• Greening Our Fleet and Facilities, through the examination and
implementation of technologies and alternative fuel options that
will reduce our fleet and facilities baseline carbon emissions.
Educating and Engaging our Community, through the development
and implementation of an environmental education plan, a "Greener in
Dublin" web page and the exploration of partnerships with our business
community.
6. Provide regional leadership
• Share our knowledge and expertise with other communities by serving
on regional, state or national committees.
• Focus on regional relationships to secure future economic
opportunities for the region including ensuring well planned growth of
the U.S. 33 corridor.
Promote Healthy Living and Lifestyles
• Adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Develop integrated parks, facilities, bike paths and open spaces that
support healthy living lifestyles and create opportunities to encourage
residents to engage in recreational pursuits. Use bike paths to connect
neighborhoods, destinations and link with other systems in the metro
area. Develop facilities in partnership with other organizations to
increase recreational opportunities and options, and to minimize long
term maintenance costs.
• Incorporate public art into community improvements. Implement the
Public Art recommendations of the Community Plan.
8. Prepare for the City's Expanding Infrastructure and Utility Needs
• Evaluate multiple modes of transportation, such as bike lanes and
public transportation, for possible implementation in future capital
improvement programs.
• Focus on completing key linkages in the bikeways system.
• Consider the future of rail for transit and logistics in the northwest
corridor.
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• Review and evaluate utility options to ensure the best future services
for the City of Dublin, with particular attention to planning for the City's
future water and sewer system needs.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force upon passage in
accordance with Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this 7~~ day of , 2008.
Mayor -Presiding Officer
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