Strategic Planning Update Retreat Held on August 16, 2012

Strategic Planning Retreat The City of Indio’s public servants provide outstanding municipal services to enhance the quality of life for our residents, visitors and the business community.

Three – Year Goals (Not in priority order ) Enhance public safety Enhance public image and trust Improve financial stability and sustainability Enhance and maintain the city’s infrastructure, facilities and water resources. Expand and Retain Economic Development

Objective Update Total of 38 Objectives 4 objectives on tonight’s agenda

New Set of Objectives

Enhance Public Safety ObjectiveStatus 1. Develop & Disseminate to the public a Community Emergency Public Information Directory Underway 2. Hire a new Animal Services Supervisor Underway 3. Complete the Animal Shelter Policy Manual Underway 4. Present to City Council for Action a Business & Residents Graffiti Private Property Removal Program Underway

Enhance Public Safety ObjectiveStatus 5. Hold one Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for the public and another in Feb 2013 Cert Training Scheduled for November & February 6. Complete the Home Fire Escape Awareness Program to elementary schools Underway – Grant acceptance on tonight’s agenda for City Council consideration 7. Complete at least six emergency preparedness session for the community Underway – two already complete 8. Present at least Two Active Shooter Community awareness presentations to the public Scheduling of presentations underway

Enhance Public Safety ObjectiveStatus 9. Complete four DUI Checkpoints Underway 10. Complete two community clean-ups Underway 11. Begin development of a three year strategic planning process for Animal Services Underway

Enhance Public Image & Trust ObjectiveStatus 1. Hold a one-day City Tour involving media and industry leaders to promote city’s image Scheduled for November 9 th 2. Reduce by at least 25% the impact of the homeless population on City businesses (beginning with downtown and Highway 111 corridor) Underway 3. Hold a visioning community meeting to get input regarding the development of a 5- year vision for the city Underway

Enhance Public Image & Trust ObjectiveStatus 4. Meet with at least 8 community services groups to promote city’s positive image Underway 5. Hold at least one roundtable including real estate agents, business owners to promote opportunities in Indio and enhance business image Underway 6. Present to City Council for action the City’s Government Access Programs schedule for the public TV Channel Underway

Enhance Public Image & Trust ObjectiveStatus 7. Develop & Present to City Council for action a plan to increase recycling & waste diversion by Burrtec, retailers and individuals and marketing of curbside waste pickup Underway

Improve Financial Stability & Sustainability ObjectiveStatus 1. Present to the City Council for action options on cost recovery, cost sharing and revenue generators for Tamale Festival in 2013 and on Underway 2. Recommend to the City Council for action a new master fee schedule Underway – Two study sessions have taken place 3. Present to the City Council for action the refinancing of the City’s 2007 lease revenue bonds Underway- Item on tonight’s agenda for consideration

Improve Financial Stability & Sustainability ObjectiveStatus 4. Present to the City Council for action multiple options for generating additional revenue at the Indio Municipal Golf Course Underway 5. Present to the City Council a Long Term Reserve Building Plan with a goal to set aside $1 million per budget year Underway 6. Study feasibility of contracting out current and future city festivals, except the concerts, and make a recommendation to the city council Underway

Improve Financial Stability & Sustainability ObjectiveStatus 7. Identify & report to the City Council five options for continuing to reduce labor costs in Underway

Enhance & Maintain the City’s Infrastructure, Facilities & Water Resources ObjectiveStatus 1. Present to the City Council the Pavement Rehabilitation Plan & Budget Underway – Item on tonight’s agenda 2. Present to the City Council the Traffic Circulation Plan and Budget Underway – Item is on tonight’s agenda 3. Present to the City Council for action a proactive Park Inspection program Underway 4. Develop & present to the City Council a comprehensive inventory of all buildings & facility assets Underway

Enhance & Maintain the City’s Infrastructure, Facilities & Water Resources ObjectiveStatus 5. Hire a fleet mechanic Underway 6. Complete & present to the IWA board for action an employee classification plan Underway 7. Complete & present to the IWA board for action an IWA new fee and charge schedule Underway 8. Set up the financial separation of IWA and the City’s accounts & functions for implementation by July 1, 2013 Underway

Enhance & Maintain the City’s Infrastructure, Facilities & Water Resources ObjectiveStatus 9. Develop & present to the City Council for action a 2013/2014 vehicle replacement plan for city and fire vehicles Underway

Expand & Retain Economic Development ObjectiveStatus 1. Present to the City Council an ordinance allowing multi-tenant uses for commercial properties Underway 2. Present to the Successor Agency for their consideration a Property Disposition Management Plan Underway 3. Present to the City Council for action an incentive agreement for an interested hotel Underway 4. Contact at least six new, sit down, quality restaurants to locate in the City of Indio Underway

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