HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 04 18 Strat GlsRESOLUTION NO. 04-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK,
TEXAS, ADOPTING STRATEGIC GOALS FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WltEREAS, the Mayor and City Council conducted a Goal Uctting and Team Building
Retreat on October 7 and 8, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor, City Council and Staff prepared a list of Strategic Goals and the
Mayor directed select staff and council members to refine them,
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to prepare a plan for implementation and
reporting on goal progress on a quarterly basis; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendations include important issues that will greatly strengthen and
enhance the quality of life in the City of University Park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Strategic Goals to strengthen and enhance the quality of life are adopted for the
City of University Park as follows:
A. Traffic Flow and Parking: Improve traffic flow and parking while acknowledging
limits to potential solutions.
Key Objectives:
· Develop traffic and parking improvements.
· Communicate traffic realities.
B. Commercial Vitali ,ty: Redevelop commercial areas with an emphasis on Snider Plaza
and MiracleMile.
Key Objectives:
· Study feasibility of undergrounding Lovers Lane in Miracle Mile.
· Develop a Master Plan for Snider Plaza and Miracle Mile areas, including:
o Engage planning consultant.
o Survey businesses to get input.
o Promote joint meetings with business owners and get consensus on the
plans from citizens.
C. Sense of Communi .ty: Enhance our sense of community, which values the importance
of the common good over special interests.
Key Objectives:
· Develop a plan to recognize model citizens in our community.
· Conduct a New Resident Orientation.
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D. City Aesthetics: Maintain and improve the attractiveness of the City with attention to
architecture, parks, and entranceways.
Key Objectives:
· Identify initiatives based on recommendations from the Park Advisory
Committee.
· Develop a unified design and standards fi)r entrances to the city.
· Install attractive uniform signs in each park that give park history, regulations,
and hours.
E. Proactive Communication: Communicate effectively with residents via different forms
of media to promote the City's image.
Key Objectives:
· Assess the effectiveness of current communication methods and make
recommendations for improvements.
· Evaluate the need for a specific position on City staff to manage website and
cable channel content, handle media contacts, community relations, and
produce publications.
F. Service Delivery: Commitment to excellence in city services,
infrastructure, strong public safety and financial stability.
Key Objectives:
· Consider citywide program for sidewalk maintenance.
· Conduct study of improving restrooms in the parks.
· Implement customer service/work order system (311 project).
such as improved
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, and it is,
accordingly, so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas on the
14TM day of December 2004.
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CITY ATTORNEY
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(_~I~IES H. HOLMES, III,J~IAYOR
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