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C. Water Conservation Efforts
Objective 1.7: Develop water conservation messages for landscaping and the use of
xeriscaping in neighborhoods and common areas. Develop plant listing
for landscape ordinance. Integrate input from resident master
gardeners to enhance conservation and landscaping recommendations.
Estimated Completion Date: Spring, 2010
Objective 1.8: Assist Academy with water conservation, protection, and production
education by speaking to students and arranging field trips to water and
wastewater treatment facilities.
Estimated Completion Date: On-going
Objective 1.9: Provide water conservation information to customers through the
website, mailings, news letters, and Academy publications.
Estimated Completion Date: On-going
Environmental Stewardship Initiatives (cont.)
HIGH QUALITY SERVICES DELIVERY COUPLED WITH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Research available revenue resources to offset the cost of providing services; continue to provide
outstanding government administrative support services while working within the municipal budget.
Outcome Measure: Implementation of at least one new demand driven revenue source per year, over
the next five years.
Outcome Strategies:
1. Establish a strategy for achieving long-term financial sustainability for the Town
government, including Westlake Academy — Mid-Range Goal.
Team Leader: Tom Brymer
Objective 1.1: Review 2009 Direction Finders results with Council.
Estimated Completion Date: Summer, 2009
Objective 1.2: Review 2009 Westlake Academy Parent Survey with Council.
Estimated Completion Date: Summer, 2009
Objective 1.3: Review Town Capital Improvement Plan, municipal 5-year financial
forecast, and Academy financial forecast during proposed 09/10 budget
deliberations.
Estimated Completion Date: Summer, 2009
Objective 1.4: Research and compile report regarding municipally owned and operated
charter schools and their organizational structure.
Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2009
Objective 1.5: Council to review long-range financial forecast, Academy cost structure
components, staff to identify options and strategies to address financial
issues and their timing.
Estimated Completion Date: Spring, 2010
Westlake DPS Engine
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High Quality Services Delivery Coupled with Financial Stewardship (cont.)
Objective 1.6: Council to prioritize service options and provide staff direction on future
budgeting and resource allocation.
Estimated Completion Date: Spring, 2010
2. Review and discuss growth related policies — Short-Range Goals.
Team Co-Leaders: Tom Brymer / Todd Wood / Debbie Piper
A. Council discussion of ”Growth pays for growth” approach to financial stewardship and
policy making.
B. Impact Fees
Objective 2.4: Discuss and receive Council direction on impact fee feasibility study.
Estimated Completion Date: Spring, 2010
Objective 2.5: Prepare proposal of utility impact fee analysis and feasibility report.
Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2010
Objective 2.6: Review impact fee recommendations and consider fee adoption.
Estimated Completion Date: Summer, 2011
C. Park Land Dedication and Development Fee
Objective 2.7: Discuss and receive Council direction on park land dedication and development fee implementation.
Estimated Completion Date: Spring, 2010
Objective 2.8: Prepare proposal of park land dedication and development fee analysis and feasibility report.
Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2010
3. Explore public safety service delivery options and funding — Short-Range Goal.
Team Co-Leaders: Tom Brymer / DPS Lieutenants
Objective 3.1: Research available options to deliver and fund public safety programs.
Estimated Completion Date: Spring, 2010
Objective 3.2: Present options and recommendations to Council.
Estimated Completion Date: Summer, 2010
Westlake DPS Ambulance
Objective 2.1: Identify sources of Town expenditures related to service delivery which are not currently offset by fee
collection. Analyze identified expenditures, from the standpoint of current impact and future expansion to
ensure quality service delivery.
Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2010
Objective 2.2: Identify actual or potential costs incurred by the Town.
Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2010
Objective 2.3: Survey other communities to benchmark costs for newly proposed fees and amendments of existing fees.
Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2010