Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Greenways Commission Presentation “Planning ahead for better days” October 26, 2011

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | How do we create a sustainable financial future in a time of economic uncertainty? Manage for the long-term based on a shared community vision Maintain a flexible and adaptable workforce Manage Town assets to maximize value and utility while minimizing costs Prioritize services based on community need and focus resources on highest priorities

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | How do we create a sustainable financial future in a time of economic uncertainty? Based on current revenue projections future budgets will need to address service reductions! Priority Budgeting Process will group services into programs and will include a community participation process to provide insight into which services have the most value to the community

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Roadmap for Creating a Sustainable Financial Future Manage for the long-term based on a shared community vision The Comprehensive Planning Process will provide focus and direction to the Town’s long-term planning and budgeting Chapel Hill 2020

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Roadmap for Creating a Sustainable Financial Future Prioritize services based on community need and focus resources on highest priorities Reengineer budget process to include community input on priorities and a two year planning interval PRIORITY BUDGETING

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | G COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Community Vision Economic Vitality Fiscal Wellness Education & Arts Service Delivery Civic Engagement & Social Equity Environmental Stewardship Partnerships Implementation Measures Land Use TransportationCommunity ResourcesGoals & Objectives PRIORITY BUDGETING WORKFORCE PLANNING ASSET MANAGEMENT

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Priority Budgeting Basics Alternative to incremental budgeting (assuming same services each year) Based on how services are valued by community Facilitates decision making in times of scarce resources

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Priority Budgeting Basics Emphasis on programs & services rather than departments & divisions Connection between Comp Plan/Visioning and Budgeting Starting with resources (revenues) rather than costs Encourages investment in most important things and cutting back the rest

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Coordination with 2020 Visioning Process 2020 Process provides strategic vision Identifies themes that inform budget priorities Timing is consistent with budget calendar Provides established public process that complements budget process

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Setting Priorities Though the 2020 Vision process and additional public participation a set of budget priorities is developed that have measurable results that are meaningful to the community

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Building Blocks of PDB Program Inventory Define Results Allocate Resources Resource Identification Priority Identification Measure Performance Oct 2011 Nov 2011 April 2012 Dec 2011 FY Budget Development Jan - Mar 2012

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Task Assignments Program Inventory Define Results Allocate Resources Resource Identification Priority Identification Measure Performance Operations Task Group Business Management 2020 Vision Process PDB Committee Public Process

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | P&R Master Plan Focus on a ten year plan to improve facilities, determine future needs. To be included within the Town’s 20/20 comprehensive plan. –Not focused on programming.

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | A community vision requires a unified approach Parks and Recreation mission is about enhancing the quality of life in Chapel Hill. Each segment of the Department supports this mission. There are four advisory boards and/or commissions assisting the department. Each needs to support the goals of the other boards and/or commissions.

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | A community vision requires a unified approach The time to act is now! –Participate at the public meetings. –Sign-up for the task groups based on the themes of the plan. –Go to the Town’s 20/20 web site to learn about the comprehensive plan.

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | 20/20 Comprehensive Plan Draft Themes Good places and new spaces: Downtown & Development (special places, downtown district, housing, development, protecting existing assets, neighborhoods) Town & Gown: Learning and innovation (a center of medicine and health care, life- long learning, using intellectual/financial capital, re-thinking the status quo)

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | 20/20 Comprehensive Plan Draft Themes Getting Around: Transportation: (transportation of all forms, regional assets, partnerships, potential for shared success) Community prosperity and engagement: Fiscal Sustainability and public safety, (affordability, economic development, tourism, neighborhoods, services delivery)

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | 20/20 Comprehensive Plan Draft Themes A Place for Everyone: diversity, cultural vibrancy, & the arts (youth, teens, safe places, a welcoming community, arts, creativity, celebrations, special events, inclusion) Nurturing our community: environmental sustainability: (our natural environment, open spaces, solid waste, recycling, parks, greenways, rural buffer)

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | 20/20 Comprehensive Plan Draft Principles Each work group should address how their plan supports: –Protecting and celebrating our natural assets –Creating opportunities for social exchange and community capital –Strengthening our physical infrastructure – Encouraging sustainable practices and a diversified tax base –Supporting safe and healthy lifestyles –Supporting regional connectivity and assets/partnerships

Town of Chapel Hill | 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | 20/20 Comprehensive Plan Upcoming Meetings Learn more at the Community Open House Saturday, October 22 nd from 11:00am – 3:00pm at University Mall Key Themes – 1 st working session Next Thursday, October 27th 4:30pm – 6:30pm Ephesus Elementary School