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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF
DUBLIN'S GOALS FOR 2012 -2013
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has a rich history of engaging in an annual goal setting
process to establish its near term priorities for the community; and
WHEREAS, many of the goals of Council from previous years continue to remain active
and guide the actions of both Council and the Administration in their budgeting and
programming initiatives; and
WHEREAS, City Council endeavors to be strategic in its deliberations regarding these
goals so that the current opportunities, needs and challenges facing the community are
fully considered; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to formally adopt its 2012 -2013 goals to help guide the
City in shaping its future.
NOW, THORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1 . As a result of the annual goal - setting process, Dublin City Council hereby
reaffirms the following Strategic Focus Areas and their associated policy statements,
which represent those major areas of emphasis upon which the City's existing and new
goals will continue to focus.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
• Fiscal Health & Economic Vitality
Policy: The City ensures its financial security through the implementation and
coordination of sound fiscal policies; carefully balanced land planning reflecting
sound land use principles; forward investing in infrastructure development; and a
continuous focus on successful economic development programs
• Liveable, Sustainable and Safe
Policy: The City supports a Liveable, Sustainable and Safe community by
encouraging community pride and facilitating a high level of quality of life for
citizens by planning and emphasizing public safety, innovative programs,
community wellness and extraordinary amenities.
• Civic Engagement
Policy: The City creates a participatory environment for the active engagement of
residents and community stakeholders by promoting proactive and ongoing
communication; providing opportunities for citizens to utilize their talents and
skills to benefit the community; encouraging citizen education and interactions
with the City and other organizations in order to foster pride and ownership in the
community.
• Public Services and Infrastructure
Policy: The City provides appropriately designed, well maintained and robust
public infrastructure systems. Additionally, the City provides exemplary public
services delivered in a manner to ensure an extraordinary quality of life.
Infrastructure and services are provided in a cost - effective manner to meet the
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needs and expectations of residents, businesses, visitors and other stakeholders.
These systems and services are created and implemented through a process of
thoughtful prioritization with broad community input.
• Smart, Customer- focused Government
Policy: The City maximizes its financial and human resources to execute the
responsibilities of local government and to achieve established goals. The City is
accountable and responsive to the needs and the desires of the community by
employing performance -based management systems; evaluating best practices of
other high- performing organizations; and working collaboratively with other
public entities to provide efficient, responsive and innovative local government.
Section 2 . As a result of the annual goal- setting process, Dublin City Council hereby
adopts the following goals for 2012 -2013:
2012 -2013 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Goal 1. Facilitate increased networking between business and government to better
understand business needs, challenges and opportunities to optimize Dublin's business
climate. Continue to focus on and pursue international opportunities that support the
attraction, growth and development of businesses.
Goa12. Develop a 21 st century learning environment, combining library and educational
facilities, which will provide opportunities for lifelong learning, educational synergies
and support the City's economic development, while advancing the community's quality
of life. The City will initiate a site selection process for the facility(ies) and establish a
plan for acquisition.
Goal 3 . Realize the vision of true mixed -use, walkable neighborhoods in the Bridge
Street District by working with our public and private partners to create a sustainable,
vibrant and dynamic mix of land uses, creative open spaces, and signature architecture
that attract a diverse population of residents and visitors. Begin implementation of the
vision by cooperating in the development of charter projects, establishing gateways at
major District entries, and evaluating the creation of entertainment districts.
Goal 4. Develop brand recognition locally, nationally and internationally through key
stakeholders and strategic market initiatives. Tell and validate the Dublin experience
through engagement of third parties who champion the brand for the advancement of
Dublin.
Goal 5 . Create a community culture of health, wellness and work/life balance for those
who work and live in Dublin using innovative, collaborative, community-based
educational and motivational initiatives
Goal 6 . Build on the City's existing practice of shared services by continuing to explore
new partnerships with private, non - profit, and governmental entities, with a focus on
service improvement and/or cost reduction.
Goal 7 . Design and implement a city-wide training and professional development
program that reinforces the Dublin brand by ensuring employees have access to the right
resources, training and skill improvement opportunities that maximize employee talents,
foster a culture of innovation, and promote excellence in customer service through a
coordinated, multi -year employee development strategy.
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Section 3 . This Resolution shall take effect and be in force upon passage in accordance
with Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this lwk) day of ' 2012.
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ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
Office of the City Manager
City of Dublin Phone: 614 - 1 410 -4400- Fax:6614 --410 -4490 1090
Memo
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager
Date: June 14, 2012
Initiated By: Sara Ott, Sr. Project Manager
Re: Resolution 31 -12 — Adopting City of Dublin Goals for 2012 -2013
Background
Attached is Resolution 31 -12, presenting the goals of the City of Dublin for 2012 -2013, based upon
City Council's discussion at its annual goal setting retreat in February 2012.
The resolution reaffirms City Council's support of the strategic focus areas and accompanying
policy statements for operations of the City. There are no changes to the strategic focus areas
from last year.
Goals 1, 2, and 3 have been expanded to further articulate City Council's perspective and direction.
Goal 4 is a new goal to address increasing the value and promotion of the Dublin brand. Goals
5,6,7 remain unchanged from 2011 -2012.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 31 -12 at the June 18 Council meeting.
DRAFT RESOLUTION
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF
DUBLIN'S GOALS FOR 2012 -2013
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has a rich history of engaging in an annual goal setting
process to establish its near term priorities for the community; and
WHEREAS, many of the goals of Council from previous years continue to remain active
and guide the actions of both Council and the Administration in their budgeting and
programming initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City Council endeavors to be strategic in its deliberations regarding
these goals so that the current opportunities, needs and challenges facing the community
are fully considered, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to formally adopt its 2012 -2013 goals to help guide
the City in shaping its future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, of the elected members concurring that:
Section 1 . As a result of the annual goal- setting process, Dublin City Council hereby
reaffirms the following Strategic Focus Areas and their associated policy statements,
which represent those major areas of emphasis upon which the City's existing and new
goals will continue to focus.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
• Fiscal Health & Economic Vitality
Policy: The City ensures its financial security through the implementation and
coordination of sound fiscal policies; carefully balanced land planning reflecting
sound land use principles; forward investing in infrastructure development; and a
continuous focus on successful economic development programs
• Liveable, Sustainable and Safe
Policy: The City supports a Liveable, Sustainable and Safe community by
encouraging community pride and facilitating a high level of quality of life for
citizens by planning and emphasizing public safety, innovative programs,
community wellness and extraordinary amenities.
• Civic Engagement
Policy: The City creates aparticipatory environment for the active engagement of
residents and community stakeholders by promoting proactive and ongoing
communication; providing opportunities for citizens to utilize their talents and
skills to benefit the community; encouraging citizen education and interactions
with the City and other organizations in order to foster pride and ownership in the
community.
• Public Services and Infrastructure
Policy: The City provides appropriately designed, well maintained and robust
public infrastructure systems. Additionally, the City provides exemplary public
services delivered in a manner to ensure an extraordinary quality of life.
Infrastructure and services are provided in a cost - effective manner to meet the
needs and expectations of residents, businesses, visitors and other stakeholders.
DRAFT RESOLUTION
New language is highlighted in yellow
These systems and services are created and implemented through a process of
thoughtful prioritization with broad community input.
• Smart, Customer - focused Government
Policy: The City maximizes its financial and human resources to execute the
responsibilities of local government and to achieve established goals. The City is
accountable and responsive to the needs and the desires of the community by
employing performance -based management systems; evaluating best practices of
other high - performing organizations; and working collaboratively with other
public entities to provide efficient, responsive and innovative local government.
Section 2 . As a result of the annual goal - setting process, Dublin City Council hereby
adopts the following goals for 2012 -2013:
2012 -2013 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Goal 1. Facilitate increased networking between business and government to better
understandbusiness needs, challenges and opportunities to optimize Dublin's business
climate. Continue to on andpursue international opportunities that support the
attraction, growth and development of businesses.
Goal 2. Develop a 21" century learning environment, combining library and
educational facilities, which will provide opportunities for lifelong learning,
educational synergies and support the City's economic development, while advancing
the community's quality of life. The City will initiate a site selection process for the
facility(ies) and establish a plan for acquisition.
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°--' ,.-_...... the 0t 's long term stistainabiAty. Realize the vision of true mixed -use,
walkable neighborhoods in the Bridge Street District by working with our public and
private partners to create a sustainable, vibrant and dynamic mix ofland uses, creative
open spaces, and signature architecture that attract a diverse population of residents
and visitors. Begin implementation ofthe vision by cooperating in the development of
charter projects, establishing gateways at major District entries, and evaluating the
creation of entertainment districts.
Goal 4. Develop brand recognition locally, nationally and internationally through key
stakeholders and strategic market initiatives. Tell and validate theDublin experience
through engagement ofthirdparties who champion the brandfor the advancement of
Dublin.
Goal 5. Create a community culture of health, wellness andwork1 ife balance for those
who work and live in Dublin using innovative, collaborative, community -based
educational and motivational initiatives
Goal 6. Build on the City's existing practice of shared services by continuing to explore
new partnerships with private, non profit, and governmental entities, with a focus on
service improvement and/or cost reduction.
Goal 7. Design and implement a city -wide training and professional development
program that reinforces the Dublin brand by ensuring employees have access to the
DRAFT RESOLUTION
New language is highlighted in yellow
right resources, training and skill improvement opportunities that maximize employee
talents, foster a culture of innovation, and promote excellence in customer service
through a coordinated, multi year employee development strategy.
Section 3 . This Resolution shall take effect and be in force upon passage in accordance
with Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this day of 1 2012.
Mayor— Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council