Sound Fiscal Stewardship
We build and maintain public trust while using our resources to achieve high value. We provide transparent, easy access to relevant, accurate data for budgeting and decision making.
Progress Indicators
The way in which we accomplish the work set out in this plan is as important as the outcomes. This is why our commitments are essential. With the six commitments to how we do our work, the City will ensure we're following through on our strategic plan in the right way and with excellence. The Progress Indicators associated with the Sound Fiscal Stewardship commitment are listed below.
Unmistakable Identity
Strategies:
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Establish a system to evaluate the impact of cultural activities on community engagement and inclusion.
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Ensure cost recovery targets meet the goals set in the cost recovery pyramid, and that they allow individuals at all income levels to have access to recreational services provided by the City.
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Establish a system to evaluate the impact of cultural activities on community engagement and inclusion.
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Strengthen the perception of downtown as a destination for retail shopping, dining, unique character, atmosphere, culture, art, parks and events.
Strong, Welcoming Neighborhoods
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Increase affordable housing opportunities by investing in underutilized properties, developing innovative partnerships and identifying additional funding sources.
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Review and improve subdivision regulations and encourage larger developments to foster greater economies of scale.
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Review and improve subdivision regulations and encourage larger developments to foster greater economies of scale.
Safe and Secure
Strategies:
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Develop a strong, reliable and integrated system of volunteer and community resources.
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Reduce redundancy with other safety agencies, City departments and communtiy resources.
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Maximize use of civilian capabilities to make deployment of specialized and highly technical personnel more efficient.
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Evaluate public safety processes for opportunities to enhance environmental management practices.
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Develop a strong, reliable and integrated system of volunteer and community resources.
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Reduce redundancy with other safety agencies, City departments and communtiy resources.
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Maximize use of civilian capabilities to make deployment of specialized and highly technical personnel more efficient.
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Evaluate public safety processes for opportunities to enhance environmental management practices.
Prosperity and Economic Security
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Attract private development partners based on community plan objectives and goals.
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Attract private development partners based on community plan objectives and goals.
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Create new incentives that are targeted at businesses and industries that provide pathways to economic success for the employees, the company and the community.
Connected City
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Enhance the City's performance management system to track accountability, improve transparency and streamline operations.
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Institute an asset management framework to achieve the desired level of service expectations for infrastructure and services.
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Maximize ridership through Lawrence Transit route redesign and improved access, comfort and convenience for all riders.