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ETC Institute Project Manager: Chris Tatham
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Contents
Executive Summary.......................................................................i
Section 1
Charts and Graphs........................................................................1
Section 2
Trend Analysis............................................................................15
Section 3
Benchmarking Data....................................................................26
Section 4
Importance-Satisfaction Analysis...............................................36
I-S Matrix Graphs...............................................41
Section 5
Tabular Data...............................................................................44
Section 6
Survey Instrument.......................................................................78
Executive Summary
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2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey
Executive Summary Report
Overview and Methodology
During the summer of 2010, ETC Institute administered a Resident Survey for the Town
of Westlake. The purpose of the survey was to gather input from citizens to help Town
leaders make critical decisions concerning the allocation of Town resources, to measure the
effectiveness of Town Services, and to help decide the future direction of the community.
This was the second time the Town had administered a resident survey; the first survey was
administered in 2009.
The five-page survey was administered by mail and phone to a random sample of 261
households in the Town. The results for the random sample of 261 households have a
95% level of confidence with a precision of at least +/- 4.0%.
This summary report contains:
¾ a summary of the methodology for administering the survey and major findings
¾ charts showing the overall results for most questions on the survey
¾ trend analysis
¾ benchmarking data that shows how the results for Westlake compare to other
cities and towns in the U.S. and to other communities where the DirectionFinder®
survey was administered.
¾ importance-satisfaction analysis
¾ tabular data that show the results for each question on the survey
¾ a copy of the survey instrument.
The percentage of “don’t know” responses has been excluded from many of the graphs
shown in this report to facilitate valid comparisons of the results from Westlake with the
results from other communities in ETC Institute’s DirectionFinder® database. Since the
number of “don’t know” responses often reflects the utilization and awareness of Town
services, the percentage of “don’t know” responses has been provided in the tabular data
section of this report. When the “don’t know” responses have been excluded, the text of
this report will indicate that the responses have been excluded with the phrase “who had
an opinion.”
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Major Findings
• Ratings of the Overall Quality of Life in Westlake. Based upon a combination
of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” responses among residents who had an opinion,
most (91%) of the residents surveyed were satisfied with the overall quality of life
in Westlake; 6% of the residents were “neutral” and only 3% were “very
dissatisfied” or “dissatisfied.”
• Overall Satisfaction With Major Categories of Town Services. The highest
levels of satisfaction with Town services, based upon a combination of “very
satisfied” and “satisfied” responses among residents who had an opinion, were:
the quality of public safety services (83%), the effectiveness of Town
communication (76%) and Westlake’s emergency preparedness efforts (73%).
• Major Categories of Town Services that Residents Felt Were Most
Important. The top three major Town services that residents felt were most
important were: 1) public safety services, 2) Westlake Academy and 3) the
maintenance of Town streets.
• Specific Town Services that Residents Felt Were Most Important. The top
five specific Town services that residents felt were most important were: 1) local
police protection, 2) fire services, 3) emergency medical services 4) residential
trash collection services and 5) the condition of major streets.
• Police Services. The police services that residents were most satisfied with,
based upon a combination of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” responses among
residents who had an opinion, were: the overall quality of local police protection
(84%), how quickly the police respond to emergencies (80%) and the visibility of
police in neighborhoods (78%).
• Fire and Medical Services. The fire and medical services that residents were
most satisfied with, based upon a combination of “very satisfied” and “satisfied”
responses among residents who had an opinion, were: the overall quality of
emergency medical services (81%) and the overall quality of fire services (80%).
• Maintenance Services. Of the residents who had an opinion, seventy-seven
percent (77%) of residents were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the cleanliness
of streets and other public areas in Westlake; 74% of residents were “very
satisfied” or “satisfied” with the condition of neighborhood streets in Westlake.
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• Parks and Recreation Services. The parks and recreation service that residents
were most satisfied with, based upon a combination of “very satisfied” and
“satisfied” responses among residents who had an opinion, was the maintenance
of the Town park (69%). Residents were least satisfied with the number of parks
in the community (47%).
• Utility Services. The utility services that residents were most satisfied with,
based upon a combination of “very satisfied” and “satisfied” responses among
residents who had an opinion, were: curbside recycling services (91%), residential
trash collection services (89%), and yard waste collection services (77%).
• Code Enforcement. The code enforcement services that residents were most
satisfied with, based upon a combination of “very satisfied” and “satisfied”
responses among residents who had an opinion, were: the enforcement of yard
parking regulations (78%) and the enforcement of sign regulations (75%).
• Reasons Residents Will Stay in Westlake Over the Next Five Years. The three
most important reasons that residents indicated they will continue to stay in
Westlake over the next five years were: 1) low taxes, 2) to live in their specific
neighborhood and 3) Westlake Academy.
• Willingness of Residents to Pay Property Taxes to Avoid Reductions in Town
Services. The Town services that residents were most willing to pay a property
tax to avoid reductions in current service levels, based upon a combination of
“very willing,” “willing” and “somewhat willing” responses, were the
maintenance of streets and drainage (65%) and public safety services (63%).
Residents were least willing to pay a property tax for historic preservation (28%)
and public art (29%).
• Projects/Services Residents Felt Should be the Highest Priority for
Improvement. The top two projects/services that residents felt should be the
highest priority for improvement if funding were available were: 1) public
safety/new fire station and 2) improvements to Westlake Academy.
Other Findings
• Most (80%) of residents, who had an opinion, were “very satisfied” or “satisfied”
with the overall image of Westlake.
• Seventy-nine percent (79%) of residents, who had an opinion, were “very
satisfied” or “satisfied” with their decision to stay in Westlake.
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• Most (95%) of the residents surveyed felt “very safe” or “safe” in the Town of
Westlake; 2% of the residents felt “unsafe” and 3% of residents did not have an
opinion.
• The primary ways that residents received information about the Town were from
e-mails from the Town (63%) and the Westlake Wire (49%).
• Most (86%) of the residents who had read the Westlake Wire, indicated they had
read the publication during the past year.
• Seventy-nine percent (79%) of the residents who had assessed the Town’s website
indicated they had looked at Council packets on the site.
Section 1:
Charts and Graphs
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 1
40%
32%
26%
29%
28%
31%
24%
16%
19%
27%
43%
44%
47%
43%
44%
40%
46%
50%
37%
27%
12%
15%
24%
17%
17%
15%
17%
23%
24%
21%
5%
10%
3%
11%
11%
14%
13%
11%
20%
25%
Quality of public safety services
Effectiveness of Town communication
Westlake's emergency preparedness efforts
Quality of customer service provided by the Town
Quality of wastewater utility services
Quality of water utility services
Maintenance of Town streets
Town efforts to manage storm water run-off
Parks, trails, and recreation programs/facilities
Westlake Academy
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Dissatisfied (1/2)
Q1. Overall Satisfaction With Town Services
by Major Category
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
74%
40%
38%
36%
26%
20%
13%
12%
10%
9%
Quality of public safety services
Westlake Academy
Maintenance of Town streets
Quality of water utility services
Parks, trails, and recreation programs/facilities
Westlake's emergency preparedness efforts
Town efforts to manage storm water run-off
Quality of wastewater utility services
Quality of customer service provided by the Town
Effectiveness of Town communication
0%20%40%60%80%
1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices
Q2. Major Categories of Town Services That
Residents Felt Were Most Important
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 2
Q3. Overall, how safe do you feel in
the Town of Westlake?
by percentage of respondents
Very safe
66%
Safe
29%
Unsafe
2%
Don't know
3%
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
35%
35%
33%
32%
25%
31%
49%
45%
45%
41%
48%
40%
13%
18%
18%
19%
24%
16%
3%
2%
4%
7%
3%
13%
Quality of local police protection
How quickly police respond to emergencies
Visibility of police in neighborhoods
Municipal Court services
Efforts by the Town to prevent crime
Level of traffic enforcement
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Unsatisfied (1/2)
Q4a-f. Satisfaction with Police Services
in the Town of Westlake
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 3
39%
34%
41%
42%
46%
39%
19%
17%
20%
1%
3%
1%
Overall quality of emergency medical services
Overall quality of fire services
How quickly emergency medical personnel respond
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Unsatisfied (1/2)
Q4g-i. Satisfaction with Fire and Medical Services
in the Town of Westlake
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
31%
34%
22%
46%
40%
48%
15%
14%
20%
8%
12%
10%
Cleanliness of streets/other public areas
Condition of neighborhood streets
Condition of major streets
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Unsatisfied (1/2)
Q4j-l. Satisfaction with Maintenance Services
in the Town of Westlake
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 4
24%
18%
18%
16%
45%
31%
31%
31%
29%
24%
22%
34%
3%
27%
30%
19%
Maintenance of the Town park
Quality of outdoor athletic fields available
Number of walking/biking trails
Number of parks in your community
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Unsatisfied (1/2)
Q4m-p. Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation
Services in the Town of Westlake
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
39%
39%
27%
21%
23%
18%
52%
50%
50%
47%
38%
41%
8%
7%
16%
26%
24%
29%
2%
3%
7%
6%
16%
11%
Curbside recycling services
Residential trash collection services
Yard waste collection services
Bulky item pick up/removal services
Household hazardous waste disposal services
Water conservation/protecting water resources
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Unsatisfied (1/2)
Q4q-v. Satisfaction with Utility Services
in the Town of Westlake
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 5
31%
28%
27%
24%
21%
47%
47%
44%
39%
42%
18%
25%
27%
28%
31%
4%
2%
3%
10%
8%
Enforcing yard parking regulations
Enforcing sign regulations
Enforcing exterior maint. of residential property
Enforcing the clean up of junk and debris
Enforcing mowing/cutting of weeds and grass
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Unsatisfied (1/2)
Q4w-aa. Satisfaction with Code Enforcement
Services in the Town of Westlake
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
63%
53%
41%
35%
33%
26%
22%
18%
18%
17%
13%
12%
11%
10%
8%
7%
7%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
3%
2%
2%
2%
Quality of local police protection
Overall quality of fire services
Overall quality of emergency medical services
Residential trash collection services
Condition of major streets
How quickly emergency medical personnel respond
How quickly police respond to emergencies
Condition of neighborhood streets
Number of walking/biking trails
Visibility of police in neighborhoods
Efforts by the Town to prevent crime
Enforcing sign regulations
Number of parks in your community
Maintenance of the Town park
Cleanliness of streets/other public areas
Enforcing the clean up of junk and debris
Water conservation/protecting water resources
Quality of outdoor athletic fields available
Curbside recycling services
Enforcing exterior maint. of residential property
Level of traffic enforcement
Enforcing yard parking regulations
Enforcing mowing/cutting of weeds and grass
Yard waste collection services
Bulky item pick up/removal services
Household hazardous waste disposal services
Municipal Court services
0%20%40%60%80%
1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice4th Choice5th Choice
by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top five choices
Q5. Specific Town Services That Residents
Felt Were Most Important
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 6
50%
49%
36%
36%
36%
26%
29%
25%
18%
28%
22%
18%
41%
30%
44%
41%
37%
45%
40%
37%
44%
33%
36%
38%
6%
14%
12%
18%
17%
18%
22%
25%
24%
27%
26%
19%
3%
6%
8%
6%
10%
11%
9%
13%
14%
11%
16%
25%
Overall quality of life in the Town
Decision to stay in Westlake
Image of Westlake
Standards of development in the community
Accessibility of local government
Overall quality of governmental services
Ensuring the Town's vision is maintained
How well Westlake is planning growth
Town's leadership to preserve environment
Sense of community in Westlake
Value received from local revenues
Direction the City' is headed
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied (5)Satisfied (4)Neutral (3)Unsatisfied (1/2)
Q6. Perceptions of Westlake
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Q7. Importance of Various Reasons in the
Decision to Move to Westlake
by percentage of respondents who felt the item was "extremely important,” "very important" or “important”
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
89%
89%
87%
87%
85%
83%
80%
78%
60%
47%
Aesthetic appeal/high development standards
Small town feel/rural atmosphere
Sense of community
Type of housing available
Low taxes
Access to the Airport
To live in your specific neighborhood
Proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth
To live near friends/family
Westlake Academy
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Extremely ImportantVery ImportantImportant
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
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45%
38%
33%
32%
30%
26%
25%
14%
12%
11%
Low taxes
To live in your specific neighborhood
Westlake Academy
Small town feel/rural atmosphere
Aesthetic appeal/high development standards
Access to the Airport
Proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth
Sense of community
Type of housing available
To live near friends/family
0%20%40%60%
1st Choice2nd Choice3rd Choice
by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices
Q8. Reasons Residents Will Stay in
Westlake Over the Next Five Years
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
34%
39%
37%
34%
34%
25%
23%
25%
21%
18%
19%
20%
12%
18%
21%
21%
Westlake Academy provides quality education
Westlake Academy adds value to the Town
Westlake Academy adds value to my property
I understand how the Academy is governed/funded
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Strongly Agree (5)Agree (4)Neutral (3)Disagree (1/2)
Q9. Level of Agreement With Various Statements
About Westlake Academy
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 8
10%
12%
8%
8%
10%
21%
4%
4%
22%
22%
20%
18%
16%
11%
6%
7%
33%
29%
28%
30%
28%
12%
19%
17%
35%
37%
44%
44%
47%
56%
71%
73%
Maintenance of streets and drainage
Public safety services
Streetscaping
Storm water management
Parks, trails and recreation programs
Westlake Academy
Public art
Historic preservation
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Willing (5)Willing (4)Somewhat Willing (3)Not Willing (1/2)
Q10. Willingness of Westlake Residents to Pay a
Property Tax to Avoid Reductions in Town Services
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 1 to 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
33%
31%
27%
26%
24%
Public safety/new fire station
Improvements to Westlake Academy
Enhanced streetscaping for Precinct Line Road
Trails, bike paths and park improvements
Street and drainage improvements
0%10%20%30%40%
1st Choice2nd Choice
by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top two choices
Q11. Projects and Services Residents Felt Should
be the Highest Priority for Improvement If
the Funding Were Available
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 9
63%
49%
34%
21%
20%
E-mail from the Town
Westlake Wire
Town website
Voice messages from the Town
The Time Register
0%20%40%60%80%
by percentage of respondents (multiple responses were allowed)
Q12. Primary Sources of Information about
the Town of Westlake
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Q12-2. Have you read the Westlake Wire
during the past year?
by percentage of respondents who indicated that the Westlake Wire was one
of the primary ways they received information about the Town
Yes
86%
No
5%
Don't remember
9%
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 10
Q12-3. Have you looked at Council
packets on the website?
Yes
79%
No
8%
Don't remember
13%
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
by percentage of respondents who indicated that the Town website was one
of the primary ways they received information about the Town
Q13. Demographics: How many years
have you lived in Westlake?
by percentage of respondents
1 year or less
10%
2-5 years
49%
6-10 years
21%
11-20 years
6%
20+ years
12%
Not provided
2%
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 11
18-34 years
4%
35 to 44 years
18%
45 to 54 years
29%
55 to 64 years
24%
65+ years
15%
Not provided
10%
Q14. Demographics: Age of Survey Respondents
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Q15. Do any children in grades K-12
currently live in your home?
Q15a. If YES, do any of these children
currently attend Westlake Academy?
by percentage of respondents
Yes
47%
No
51%
Not provided
2%
Yes
59%
No
40%
Not provided
1%
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 12
Q15b. If NO, did any of these children
previously attend Westlake Academy?
by percentage of respondents who had children in grades K-12 living in
their home who were not attending Westlake Academy
Yes
33%
No
63%
Not provided
4%
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Stagecoach Hills
19%
Vaquero
44%
Wyck Hill
3%
Glenwyck Farms
21%
Mahoeta Boone
2%
Other
7%
Not provided
4%
Q16. Demographics: In which subdivision
do you live?
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 13
Under $50,000
3%
$50,000 to $149,999
14%
$150,000 to $500,000
27%
$500,000+
38%
Not provided
18%
Q17. Demographics: Household Income
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Male
53%
Female
47%
Q18. Demographics: Respondents Gender
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 14
Section 2:
Trend Analysis
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 15
DirectionFinder® Survey
Analysis of Trends from 2009 to 2010
Overview
In 2009 and then again in 2010 the Town of Westlake conducted a resident survey to assess
resident satisfaction with the delivery of major city services. The charts on the following pages
show how the results of the Town’s 2010 survey compare to the results of the Town’s 2009
survey. Given the sample size of both surveys, changes of 4.0% or more from 2009 to 2010 were
statistically significant.
Some of the significant changes are described below.
Significant Changes
• Satisfaction with the Overall Quality of Life in Westlake. There was a significant
increase (+5%) in the percentage of residents who were satisfied with the overall quality
of life in Westlake (86% in 2009 versus 91% in 2010).
• Satisfaction with Major Categories of City Services. Among the ten major categories
of city services that were assessed in 2009 and 2010, there were significant improvements
in five areas:
o Satisfaction with the Town’s efforts to manage storm water run-off increased 20%
from 46% in 2009 to 66% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the quality of wastewater utility services increased 12% from 60%
in 2009 to 72% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the quality of water utility services increased 10% from 61% in
2009 to 71% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with Westlake’s emergency preparedness efforts increased 8% from 65%
in 2009 to 73% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the maintenance of Town streets increased 7% from 63% in 2009 to
70% in 2010.
There was a significant decrease (-5%) in the percentage of residents who were satisfied
with the quality of customer service provided by the Town (77% in 2009 versus 72% in
2010).
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
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• Satisfaction with Police Services. Among the six police services that were assessed in
2009 and 2010, there were significant improvements in five areas:
o Satisfaction with Westlake’s efforts to prevent crime increased 7% from 66% in 2009
to 73% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the level of traffic enforcement increased 7% from 64% in 2009 to
71% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the overall quality of local police protection increased 6% from 78%
in 2009 to 84% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with how quickly police respond to emergencies increased 6% from 74%
in 2009 to 80% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with municipal court services increased 5% from 68% in 2009 to 73% in
2010.
There were no significant decreases in the police services that were rated.
• Satisfaction with Fire and Medical Services. Among the three fire and medical services
that were assessed in 2009 and 2010, there were significant improvements in two areas:
o Satisfaction with the overall quality of fire services increased 5% from 75% in 2009
to 80% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the quality of emergency medical services increased 4% from 77%
in 2009 to 81% in 2010.
There were no significant decreases in the fire and medical services that were rated.
• Satisfaction with Maintenance Services. There were significant improvements in all
three of the maintenance services that were assessed in 2009 and 2010; the results are
provided below:
o Satisfaction with the condition of neighborhood streets increased 8% from 66% in
2009 to 74% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the condition of major streets increased 6% from 64% in 2009 to
70% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the cleanliness of streets and other public areas increased 4% from
73% in 2009 to 77% in 2010.
There were no significant decreases in the maintenance services that were rated.
• Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation Services. Of the four parks and recreation
services assessed in 2009 and 2010, satisfaction with the quality of the outdoor athletic
fields available increased 17% from 32% in 2009 to 49% in 2010; satisfaction with the
number of walking and biking trails decreased 4% from 53% in 2009 to 49% in 2010.
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• Satisfaction with Utility Services. Of the six utility services that were assessed in 2009
and 2010, there were significant improvements in three areas:
o Satisfaction with household hazardous waste disposal services increased 8% from
53% in 2009 to 61% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with curbside recycling services increased 4% from 87% in 2009 to 91%
in 2010.
o Satisfaction with bulky item pick up/removal services increased 4% from 64% in
2009 to 68% in 2010.
There were no significant decreases in the utility services that were rated.
• Satisfaction with Code Enforcement. Of the five code enforcement services that were
assessed in 2009 and 2010, there were significant improvements in three areas:
o Satisfaction with the enforcement of yard parking regulations increased 9% from 69%
in 2009 to 78% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the enforcement of sign regulations increased 9% from 66% in 2009
to 75% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the enforcement of the exterior maintenance of residential property
increased 5% from 66% in 2009 to 71% in 2010.
There were no significant decreases in the code enforcement services that were rated.
• Agreement with Statements about Westlake Academy. There were significant
decreases in agreement levels for two of the four statements about Westlake Academy;
these findings are provided below:
o Agreement that residents understand how the Academy is governed and funded
decreased 15% from 74% in 2009 to 59% in 2010.
o Agreement that Westlake Academy adds value to property decreased 6% from 66% in
2009 to 60% in 2010.
• Willingness of Westlake Residents to Pay a Property Tax to Avoid Reductions in
Town Services. There were significant increases in the willingness of residents to pay a
property tax to avoid reductions in all eight of the town services that were assessed in
2009 and 2010. The results are provided below:
o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in streetscaping
increased 17% from 39% in 2009 to 56% in 2010.
o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in storm water
management increased 16% from 40% in 2009 to 56% in 2010.
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o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in the maintenance
of streets and drainage increased 15% from 50% in 2009 to 65% in 2010.
o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in public safety
services increased 13% from 50% in 2009 to 63% in 2010.
o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in Westlake
Academy services increased 11% from 33% in 2009 to 44% in 2010.
o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in public art
increased 8% from 21% in 2009 to 29% in 2010.
o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in parks, trails and
recreation programs increased 8% from 46% in 2009 to 54% in 2010.
o Willingness of residents to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in historic
preservation increased 6% from 22% in 2009 to 28% in 2010.
• Other Significant Changes:
There were significant decreases in the following items that were assessed in 2009 and
2010:
o Satisfaction with the direction the City’s is headed decreased 13% from 69% in 2009
to 56% in 2010.
o Satisfaction with the value received from local revenues decreased 8% from 66% in
2009 to 58% in 2010.
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Trends: Overall Satisfaction With Town Services
by Major Category (2010 vs. 2009)
83%
76%
73%
72%
72%
71%
70%
66%
56%
54%
80%
74%
65%
60%
77%
61%
63%
46%
54%
55%
Quality of public safety services
Effectiveness of Town communication
Westlake's emergency preparedness efforts
Quality of wastewater utility services
Quality of customer service provided by the Town
Quality of water utility services
Maintenance of Town streets
Town efforts to manage storm water run-off
Parks, trails, and recreation programs/facilities
Westlake Academy
0%20%40%60%80%100%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Trends: Overall, how safe do you feel in
the Town of Westlake?
by percentage of respondents
Very safe
66%
Safe
29%
Unsafe
2%
Don't know
3%
Very safe
67%
Safe
30%
Don't know
3%
20092010
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
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Trends: Satisfaction with Police Services
in the Town of Westlake (2010 vs. 2009)
84%
80%
78%
73%
73%
71%
78%
74%
77%
68%
66%
64%
Quality of local police protection
How quickly police respond to emergencies
Visibility of police in neighborhoods
Municipal Court services
Efforts by the Town to prevent crime
Level of traffic enforcement
0%20%40%60%80%100%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Trends: Satisfaction with Fire and Medical Services
in the Town of Westlake (2010 vs. 2009)
81%
80%
80%
77%
75%
82%
Overall quality of emergency medical services
Overall quality of fire services
How quickly emergency medical personnel respond
0%20%40%60%80%100%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
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Trends: Satisfaction with Maintenance Services
in the Town of Westlake (2010 vs. 2009)
77%
74%
70%
73%
66%
64%
Cleanliness of streets/other public areas
Condition of neighborhood streets
Condition of major streets
0%20%40%60%80%100%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Trends: Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation
Services in the Town of Westlake (2010 vs. 2009)
69%
49%
49%
47%
70%
53%
32%
49%
Maintenance of the Town park
Number of walking/biking trails
Quality of outdoor athletic fields available
Number of parks in your community
0%20%40%60%80%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
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Trends: Satisfaction with Utility Services
in the Town of Westlake (2010 vs. 2009)
91%
89%
77%
68%
61%
59%
87%
90%
78%
64%
53%
60%
Curbside recycling services
Residential trash collection services
Yard waste collection services
Bulky item pick up/removal services
Household hazardous waste disposal services
Water conservation/protecting water resources
0%20%40%60%80%100%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Trends: Satisfaction with Code Enforcement
Services in the Town of Westlake (2010 vs. 2009)
78%
75%
71%
63%
63%
69%
66%
66%
64%
64%
Enforcing yard parking regulations
Enforcing sign regulations
Enforcing exterior maint. of residential property
Enforcing the clean up of junk and debris
Enforcing mowing/cutting of weeds and grass
0%20%40%60%80%100%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
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Trends: Perceptions of Westlake (2010 vs. 2009)
91%
80%
79%
77%
73%
71%
69%
62%
62%
61%
58%
56%
86%
70%
64%
66%
69%
Overall quality of life in the Town
Image of Westlake
Decision to stay in Westlake
Standards of development in the community
Accessibility of local government
Overall quality of governmental services
Ensuring the Town's vision is maintained
How well Westlake is planning growth
Town's leadership to preserve environment
Sense of community in Westlake
Value received from local revenues
Direction the City' is headed
0%20%40%60%80%100%120%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
Not previously asked
Not previously asked
Not previously asked
Not previously asked
Not previously asked
Not previously asked
Not previously asked
Trends: Level of Agreement With Various Statements
About Westlake Academy (2010 vs. 2009)
68%
64%
60%
59%
66%
67%
66%
74%
Westlake Academy provides quality education
Westlake Academy adds value to the Town
Westlake Academy adds value to my property
I understand how the Academy is governed/funded
0%20%40%60%80%100%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
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Trends: Willingness of Westlake Residents to Pay
a Property Tax to Avoid Reductions in
Town Services (2010 vs. 2009)
65%
63%
56%
56%
54%
44%
29%
28%
50%
50%
40%
39%
46%
33%
21%
22%
Maintenance of streets and drainage
Public safety services
Storm water management
Streetscaping
Parks, trails and recreation programs
Westlake Academy
Public art
Historic preservation
0%20%40%60%80%
20102009
by percentage of respondents who were “very willing," “willing” or "somewhat willing” (excluding don't knows)
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (July 2010 - Westlake, TX)
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Section 3:
Benchmarking Data
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DirectionFinder® Survey
Year 2010 Benchmarking Summary Report
Overview
ETC Institute's DirectionFinder program was originally developed in 1999 to help community
leaders across the United States use statistically valid community survey data as a tool for making
better decisions. Since November of 1999, the survey has been administered in more than 200 cities
and towns in 39 states. Most participating communities conduct the survey on an annual or biennial
basis.
This report contains benchmarking data from two sources: (1) a national survey that was
administered by ETC Institute to a random sample of more than 4,300 U.S. residents in March 2010,
and (2) survey results from 21 medium sized cities and towns (population of 20,000 to 199,999)
where the DirectionFinder® survey was administered between October 2005 and July 2010. The
national survey results were used as the basis for the mean performance ratings that are shown in this
report. The results from individual communities were used as the basis for developing the range of
performance that is shown in this report for specific types of services.
The 21 communities included in the performance comparisons that are shown in this report are listed
below:
• Blue Springs, Missouri
• Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Burbank, California
• Bryan, Texas
• Casper, Wyoming
• Columbia, Missouri
• Independence, Missouri
• Kansas City, Kansas
• Lawrence, Kansas
• Lee's Summit, Missouri
• Lenexa, Kansas
• Manhattan, Kansas
• Naperville, Illinois
• Olathe, Kansas
• Overland Park, Kansas
• Peoria, Arizona
• Palm Desert, California
• Shoreline, Washington
• San Bernardino, California
• Tamarac, Florida
• West Des Moines, Iowa
• Westlake, Texas
The charts on the following pages show the range of satisfaction among residents in the communities
listed above. The charts show the highest, lowest, and average (mean) levels of satisfaction for
service delivery. The mean rating is shown as a vertical line and indicates the mean ratings from
ETC Institute’s national survey. The actual ratings for Westlake are listed to the right of each chart.
The dot on each bar shows how the results for Westlake compare to the other communities where the
DirectionFinder® survey has been administered.
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83%
73%
76%
66%
71%
72%
56%
72%
80%
62%
46%
63%
74%
69%
72%
56%
Public safety services
Emergency preparedness efforts
Effectiveness of Town communication
Storm water run-off
Water utility services
Wastewater utility services
Parks/trails/recreation programs/facilities
Customer service
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Westlake U.S.
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
Overall Satisfaction with Major Categories
of Town Services - Westlake vs. the U.S
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86%
78%
90%
66%
40%
25%
34%
39%
Overall quality of customer service
Effectiveness of Town communication
Parks, trails and recreation
Stormwater run-off management
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Overall Satisfaction with Town Services
by Major Category - 2010
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
LOW---------MEAN--------HIGH
Westlake, TX
72%
56%
66%
76%
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (2010)
58%
80%
71%
91%
62%
45%
71%
57%
80%
44%
Value received from local revenues
Overall image of the community
Overall quality of government services
Overall quality of life in the Town
How well the Town is planning growth
0%20%40%60%80%100%120%
Westlake U.S.
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
Satisfaction with Issues that Influence
Perceptions of the Town
Westlake vs. the U.S
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97%
82%
28%
25%
Overall quality of life in the community
Value received from local revenues
0%20%40%60%80%100%
LOW---------MEAN--------HIGH
Perceptions that Residents Have
of the Community in Which They Live - 2010
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
58%
Westlake, TX
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (2010)
91%
84%
78%
80%
73%
71%
73%
57%
71%
61%
65%
Local police protection
Visibility of police in neighborhoods
Police response time to emergencies
Crime prevention
Traffic enforcement
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Westlake U.S.
Overall Satisfaction with Police Services
Westlake vs. the U.S
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
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80%
85%
79%
47%
39%
40%
Visibility of police in neighborhoods
Overall efforts to prevent crime
Traffic enforcement
0%20%40%60%80%100%
LOW---------MEAN--------HIGH
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
Satisfaction with Police Services
Provided by Cities and Towns - 2010
78%
71%
73%
Westlake, TX
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (2010)
80%
80%
90%
87%
Quality of fire services
Emergency medical response time
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Westlake U.S.
Overall Satisfaction with Fire Services
Westlake vs. the U.S
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
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70%
74%
77%
59%
57%
65%
Condition of major streets
Condition of neighborhood streets
Cleanliness of streets & public areas
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Westlake U.S.
Overall Satisfaction with Maintenance Services
Westlake vs. the U.S
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
88%
70%
32%
20%
Overall cleanliness of streets/public areas
Condition of major streets
0%20%40%60%80%100%
LOW---------MEAN--------HIGH
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale (excluding don't knows)
Satisfaction with Maintenance Services
Provided by Cities and Towns - 2010
70%
Westlake, TX
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (2010)
77%
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69%
47%
49%
49%
78%
72%
55%
69%
Maintenance of local park
Number of local parks
Walking/biking trails
Outdoor athletic fields
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Westlake U.S.
Overall Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation
Westlake vs. the U.S
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
91%
84%
83%
78%
56%
31%
32%
17%
Maintenance of parks
The number of parks
Quality of outdoor athletic fields
Number of walking/biking trails
0%20%40%60%80%100%
LOW---------MEAN--------HIGH
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation Services
Provided by Cities and Towns - 2010
69%
47%
49%
49%
Westlake, TX
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (2010)
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89%
91%
77%
68%
61%
82%
71%
70%
59%
53%
Residential trash collection services
Recycling services
Yard waste collection services
Bulky item pick up/removal services
Household hazardous waste disposal service
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Westlake U.S.
Overall Satisfaction with Utility Services
Westlake vs. the U.S
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
63%
63%
71%
75%
78%
47%
49%
48%
57%
55%
Clean-up of junk/debris on private property
Enforcing mowing/trimming on private property
Enforcing exterior maint of residential property
Enforcement of sign regulations
Enforcement of yard parking regulations
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Westlake U.S.
Overall Satisfaction with Code Enforcement
Westlake vs. the U.S
by percentage of respondents who rated the item 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
where 5 was "very satisfied" and 1 was "very dissatisfied" (excluding don't knows)
Source: 2010 ETC Institute
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72%
77%
27%
39%
Enforcing clean up of junk/debris
Enforcing sign regulations
0%20%40%60%80%100%
LOW---------MEAN--------HIGH
by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale
Satisfaction with Code Enforcement Services
Provided by Cities and Towns - 2010
63%
75%
Westlake, TX
Source: ETC Institute DirectionFinder (2010)
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Section 4:
Importance-Satisfaction
Analysis
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2010 Importance-Satisfaction Analysis
Westlake, Texas
Overview
Today, City and Town officials have limited resources to activities that are of the most benefit to
their citizens. Two of the most important criteria for decision making are (1) to target resources
toward services of the highest importance to citizens; and (2) to target resources toward those
services where citizens are the least satisfied.
The Importance-Satisfaction (I-S) rating is a unique tool that allows public officials to better
understand both of these highly important decision making criteria for each of the services they
are providing. The Importance-Satisfaction rating is based on the concept that cities and towns
will maximize overall citizen satisfaction by emphasizing improvements in those service
categories where the level of satisfaction is relatively low and the perceived importance of the
service is relatively high.
Methodology
The rating is calculated by summing the percentage of responses for items selected as the most
important services for the Town to emphasize. This sum is then multiplied by 1 minus the
percentage of respondents that indicated they were positively satisfied with the Town's
performance in the related area (the sum of the ratings of 4 and 5 on a 5-point scale excluding
“don't know” responses). “Don't know” responses are excluded from the calculation to ensure
that the satisfaction ratings among service categories are comparable. [I-S=Importance x (1-
Satisfaction)].
Example of the Calculation. Respondents were asked to identify the major categories of Town
services they thought were most important. Seventy-four percent (74%) of residents ranked
public safety as the most important Town service.
With regard to satisfaction, public safety was ranked first overall with 83% rating public safety as
a “4” or a “5” on a 5-point scale, excluding “don't know” responses. The I-S rating for public
safety was calculated by multiplying the sum of the most important percentages by 1 minus the
sum of the satisfaction percentages. In this example, 74% was multiplied by 17% (1-0.83). This
calculation yielded an I-S rating of 0.1258, which was ranked second out of the ten major service
categories.
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The maximum rating is 1.00 and would be achieved when 100% of the respondents select an
activity as one of the items they felt was most important and 0% indicate that they are positively
satisfied with the delivery of the service.
The lowest rating is 0.00 and could be achieved under either one of the following two situations:
• if 100% of the respondents were positively satisfied with the delivery of the service
• if none (0%) of the respondents selected the service as one of the services they felt was
most important.
Interpreting the Ratings
Ratings that are greater than or equal to 0.20 identify areas that should receive significantly more
emphasis. Ratings from .10 to .20 identify service areas that should receive increased emphasis.
Ratings less than .10 should continue to receive the current level of emphasis.
• Definitely Increase Emphasis (IS>=0.20)
• Increase Current Emphasis (0.10<=IS<0.20)
• Maintain Current Emphasis (IS<0.10)
The results for Westlake are provided on the following pages.
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Importance-Satisfaction Rating
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey
Major Categories of Town Services
Category of Service
Most
Important
%
Most
Important
Rank
Satisfaction
%
Satisfaction
Rank
Importance-
Satisfaction
Rating
I-S Rating
Rank
High Priority (IS .10-.20)
Westlake Academy 40%254%100.18401
Quality of public safety services 74%183%10.12582
Parks, trails, and recreation programs/facilities 26%556%90.11443
Maintenance of Town streets 38%370%70.11404
Quality of water utility services 36%471%60.10445
Medium Priority (IS <.10)
Westlake's emergency preparedness efforts 20%673%30.05406
Town efforts to manage storm water run-off 13%766%80.04427
Quality of wastewater utility services 12%872%50.03368
Quality of customer service provided by the Town 10%972%40.02809
Effectiveness of Town communication 9%1076%20.021610
Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfaction' %)
Most Important %: The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, and third
most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify
the items they felt were most important
Satisfaction %:The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "4" and "5" excluding 'don't knows.'
Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with the each of the items on a scale
of 1 to 5 with "5" being very satisfied and "1" being very dissatisfied.
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Importance-Satisfaction Rating
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey
Specific Town Services
Category of Service
Most
Important
%
Most
Important
Rank
Satisfaction
%
Satisfaction
Rank
Importance-
Satisfaction
Rating
I-S Rating
Rank
High Priority (IS .10-.20)
Overall quality of fire services 53%280%50.10601
Quality of local police protection 63%184%30.10082
Medium Priority (IS <.10)
Condition of major streets 33%570%180.09903
Number of walking/biking trails 18%949%250.09184
Overall quality of emergency medical services 41%381%40.07795
Number of parks in your community 11%1347%270.05836
How quickly emergency medical personnel respond 26%680%60.05207
Condition of neighborhood streets 18%874%130.04688
How quickly police respond to emergencies 22%780%70.04409
Residential trash collection services 35%489%20.038510
Visibility of police in neighborhoods 17%1078%80.037411
Efforts by the Town to prevent crime 13%1173%140.035112
Maintenance of the Town park 10%1469%190.031013
Quality of outdoor athletic fields available 6%1849%260.030614
Enforcing sign regulations 12%1275%120.030015
Water conservation/protecting water resources 7%1759%240.028716
Enforcing the clean up of junk and debris 7%1663%210.025917
Enforcing mowing/cutting of weeds and grass 5%2363%220.018518
Cleanliness of streets/other public areas 8%1577%100.018419
Enforcing exterior maint. of residential property 6%2071%160.017420
Level of traffic enforcement 5%2171%170.014521
Enforcing yard parking regulations 5%2278%90.011022
Household hazardous waste disposal services 2%2661%230.007823
Yard waste collection services 3%2477%110.006924
Bulky item pick up/removal services 2%2568%200.006425
Municipal Court services 2%2773%150.005426
Curbside recycling services 6%1991%10.005427
Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfaction' %)
Most Important %: The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth
most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify
the items they felt were most important
Satisfaction %:The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "4" and "5" excluding 'don't knows.'
Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with the each of the items on a scale
of 1 to 5 with "5" being very satisfied and "1" being very dissatisfied.
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Importance-Satisfaction Matrix Analysis.
The Importance-Satisfaction rating is based on the concept that public agencies will maximize
overall customer satisfaction by emphasizing improvements in those areas where the level of
satisfaction is relatively low and the perceived importance of the service is relatively high. ETC
Institute developed an Importance-Satisfaction Matrix to display the perceived importance of
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• Continued Emphasis (above average importance and above average satisfaction).
This area shows where the Town is meeting customer expectations. Items in this
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Town should maintain (or slightly increase) emphasis on items in this area.
• Exceeding Expectations (below average importance and above average
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• Opportunities for Improvement (above average importance and below average
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• Less Important (below average importance and below average satisfaction). This
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with Town services because the items are less important to residents. The agency
should maintain current levels of emphasis on items in this area.
Matrices showing the results for Westlake are provided on the following pages.
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2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 44
Q1. Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please
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Q1a. Quality of public safety
services 37.9% 41.0% 11.9% 2.7% 2.3% 4.2%
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Town streets 23.4% 45.2% 16.9% 8.4% 4.2% 1.9%
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communication 30.7% 42.1% 14.6% 6.9% 2.3% 3.4%
Q1e. Quality of water utility
services 29.5% 38.7% 14.6% 5.0% 8.0% 4.2%
Q1f. Quality of wastewater &
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service provided by the Town 26.8% 39.8% 15.3% 6.1% 3.8% 8.0%
Q1i. Efforts to manage storm
water run-off 12.6% 38.7% 17.6% 3.8% 4.2% 23.0%
Q1j. Westlake Academy 21.5% 21.1% 16.9% 7.7% 12.3% 20.7%
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 45
EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q1. Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please
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Q1a. Quality of public safety services 39.6% 42.8% 12.4% 2.8% 2.4%
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Q1c. Overall maintenance of Town streets 23.8% 46.1% 17.2% 8.6% 4.3%
Q1d. Effectiveness of communication 31.7% 43.7% 15.1% 7.1% 2.4%
Q1e. Quality of water utility services 30.8% 40.4% 15.2% 5.2% 8.4%
Q1f. quality of wastewater & utility services 27.5% 44.1% 17.1% 5.9% 5.4%
Q1g. Quality of parks, trails, & recreation
programs & facilities 18.5% 37.0% 24.2% 14.5% 5.7%
Q1h. Quality of customer service provided
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Q1i. Efforts to manage storm water run-off 16.4% 50.2% 22.9% 5.0% 5.5%
Q1j. Westlake Academy 27.1% 26.6% 21.3% 9.7% 15.5%
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 46
Q2. Which THREE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q2. 1st Choice Number Percent
A=Public safety services 117 44.8 %
C=Maintenance of streets 15 5.7 %
D=Effectiveness of communication 7 2.7 %
E=Water utility service 15 5.7 %
F=Wastewater & utility services 3 1.1 %
G=Parks/trails/recreation programs & facilities 9 3.4 %
H=Customer service 1 0.4 %
I=Managing storm water run-off 4 1.5 %
J=Westlake Academy 79 30.3 %
Z=None Chosen 11 4.2 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q2. Which THREE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q2. 2nd Choice Number Percent
A=Public safety services 51 19.5 %
B=Community emergency preparedness 36 13.8 %
C=Maintenance of streets 39 14.9 %
D=Effectiveness of communication 13 5.0 %
E=Water utility service 39 14.9 %
F=Wastewater & utility services 10 3.8 %
G=Parks/trails/recreation programs & facilities 25 9.6 %
H=Customer service 6 2.3 %
I=Managing storm water run-off 13 5.0 %
J=Westlake Academy 12 4.6 %
Z=None Chosen 17 6.5 %
Total 261 100.0 %
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 47
Q2. Which THREE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q2. 3rd Choice Number Percent
A=Public safety services 26 10.0 %
B=Community emergency preparedness 17 6.5 %
C=Maintenance of streets 45 17.2 %
D=Effectiveness of communication 4 1.5 %
E=Water utility service 41 15.7 %
F=Wastewater & utility services 17 6.5 %
G=Parks/trails/recreation programs & facilities 34 13.0 %
H=Customer service 19 7.3 %
I=Storm Water run-off 17 6.5 %
J=Westlake Academy 12 4.6 %
Z=None Chosen 29 11.1 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q2. Which THREE of the services listed above are most important to you? (Top 3)
Q2. Sum of Top Three Choices Number Percent
A = Public safety services 194 74.3 %
B = Community emergency preparedness 53 20.3 %
C = Maintenance of streets 99 37.9 %
D = Effectiveness of communication 24 9.2 %
E = Water utility service 95 36.4 %
F = Wastewater & utility services 30 11.5 %
G = Parks/trails/recreation programs & facilities 68 26.1 %
H = Customer service 26 10.0 %
I = Managing storm water run-off 34 13.0 %
J = Westlake Academy 103 39.5 %
Z = None Chosen 11 4.2 %
Total 737
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 48
Q3. Overall, how safe do you feel in the Town of Westlake?
Q3. Safe in the Town of Westlake Number Percent
1=Very unsafe 2 0.8 %
2=Unsafe 3 1.1 %
3=Safe 75 28.7 %
4=Very safe 173 66.3 %
9=Don't know 8 3.1 %
Total 261 100.0 %
2010 Town of Westlake Resident Survey Final Report
ETC Institute (2010)Page 49
Q4a-f. POLICE SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1 means
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Q4a. Quality of local police
protection 33.7% 47.1% 12.3% 2.7% 0.0% 4.2%
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prevent crime 19.5% 37.2% 18.4% 1.9% 0.4% 22.6%
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Q4f. Municipal Court services 27.6% 35.2% 16.5% 4.2% 1.9% 14.6%
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Q4a. Quality of local police protection 35.2% 49.2% 12.8% 2.8% 0.0%
Q4b. Visibility of police in neighborhoods 33.3% 44.8% 17.5% 2.8% 1.6%
Q4c. How quickly police respond
to emergencies 35.2% 45.1% 17.9% 0.6% 1.2%
Q4d. Efforts by the Town to prevent crime 25.2% 48.0% 23.8% 2.5% 0.5%
Q4e. Level of traffic enforcement 31.2% 39.6% 16.0% 9.2% 4.0%
Q4f. Municipal Court services 32.3% 41.3% 19.3% 4.9% 2.2%
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Q4g-i. FIRE AND MEDICAL SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very satisfied"
and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following:
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know
Q4g. Quality of fire services 22.2% 30.3% 11.1% 0.8% 1.1% 34.5%
Q4h. Quality of emergency
medical services 24.1% 26.1% 11.9% 0.4% 0.0% 37.5%
Q4i. How quickly fire and
emergency medical services
personnel respond 26.4% 25.3% 13.0% 0.4% 0.0% 34.9%
EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q4g-i. FIRE AND MEDICAL SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very satisfied"
and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following: (without
"don't know")
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied
Q4g. Quality of fire services 33.9% 46.2% 17.0% 1.2% 1.8%
Q4h. Quality of emergency medical
services 38.7% 41.7% 19.0% 0.6% 0.0%
Q4i. How quickly fire and emergency
medical services personnel respond 40.6% 38.8% 20.0% 0.6% 0.0%
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Q4j-l. MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1
means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following:
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know
Q4j. Condition of major
streets in Westlake 21.5% 46.4% 18.8% 6.1% 3.1% 4.2%
Q4k. Condition of streets in
your neighborhood 33.0% 39.1% 13.8% 6.5% 5.0% 2.7%
Q4l. Cleanliness of streets/
other public areas 29.1% 43.7% 14.6% 6.5% 1.1% 5.0%
EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q4j-l. MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1
means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following: (without "don't
know")
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied
Q4j. Condition of major streets in
Westlake 22.4% 48.4% 19.6% 6.4% 3.2%
Q4k. Condition of streets in your
neighborhood 33.9% 40.2% 14.2% 6.7% 5.1%
Q4l. Cleanliness of streets/other public
areas 30.6% 46.0% 15.3% 6.9% 1.2%
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Q4m-p. PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very
satisfied" and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following:
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know
Q4m. Maintenance of the
Town park 15.7% 29.5% 18.8% 1.5% 0.4% 34.1%
Q4n. Number of parks in
your community 12.3% 24.1% 26.1% 10.3% 4.6% 22.6%
Q4o. Number of walking/
biking trails 14.6% 25.3% 18.0% 12.6% 11.9% 17.6%
Q4p. Outdoor athletic fields
available to Westlake
Community 12.6% 21.5% 16.9% 8.4% 10.7% 29.9%
EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q4m-p. PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very
satisfied" and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following:
(without "don't know")
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied
Q4m. Maintenance of the Town park 23.8% 44.8% 28.5% 2.3% 0.6%
Q4n. Number of parks in your community 15.8% 31.2% 33.7% 13.4% 5.9%
Q4o. Number of walking/biking trails 17.7% 30.7% 21.9% 15.3% 14.4%
Q4p. Outdoor athletic fields available to
Westlake Community 18.0% 30.6% 24.0% 12.0% 15.3%
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Q4q-v. UTILITY SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1 means
"very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following:
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know
Q4q. Residential trash
collection services 36.8% 46.7% 6.9% 2.3% 0.8% 6.5%
Q4r. Curbside recycling
services 36.4% 48.7% 7.7% 1.1% 0.4% 5.7%
Q4s. Yard waste collection
services 22.2% 40.6% 13.4% 3.8% 1.9% 18.0%
Q4t. Bulky item pick up/
removal services 15.3% 33.3% 18.8% 2.7% 1.5% 28.4%
Q4u. Efforts to promote water
conservation & protect water
resources 14.2% 31.8% 22.6% 5.7% 2.7% 23.0%
Q4v. Household hazardous
waste disposal service 15.7% 25.7% 16.1% 5.4% 5.4% 31.8%
EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q4q-v. UTILITY SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1 means
"very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following: (without "don't
know")
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied
Q4q. Residential trash collection services 39.3% 50.0% 7.4% 2.5% 0.8%
Q4r. Curbside recycling services 38.6% 51.6% 8.1% 1.2% 0.4%
Q4s. Yard waste collection services 27.1% 49.5% 16.4% 4.7% 2.3%
Q4t. Bulky item pick up/removal services 21.4% 46.5% 26.2% 3.7% 2.1%
Q4u. Efforts to promote water conservation
& protect water resources 18.4% 41.3% 29.4% 7.5% 3.5%
Q4v. Household hazardous waste disposal
service 23.0% 37.6% 23.6% 7.9% 7.9%
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Q4w-aa. CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very
satisfied" and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following:
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know
Q4w. Enforcing the cleanup
of junk & debris on private
property 17.6% 28.7% 20.7% 4.2% 3.4% 25.3%
Q4x. Enforcing mowing &
cutting of weeds & grass on
private property 15.7% 31.8% 23.4% 3.8% 1.9% 23.4%
Q4y. Enforcing exterior
maintenance of residential
property 20.7% 33.7% 20.3% 1.1% 0.8% 23.4%
Q4z. Enforcing sign regulations 21.1% 35.6% 18.8% 0.8% 0.4% 23.4%
Q4aa. Enforcement of yard
parking regulations 24.6% 38.1% 14.2% 1.2% 2.3% 19.6%
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EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q4.w-aa CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "very
satisfied" and 1 means "very dissatisfied," please rate your satisfaction with each of the following:
(without "don't know")
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied
Q4w. Enforcing the cleanup of junk &
debris on private property 23.6% 38.5% 27.7% 5.6% 4.6%
Q4x. Enforcing mowing & cutting of weeds &
grass on private property 20.5% 41.5% 30.5% 5.0% 2.5%
Q4y. Enforcing exterior maintenance of
residential property 27.0% 44.0% 26.5% 1.5% 1.0%
Q4z. Enforcing sign regulations 27.5% 46.5% 24.5% 1.0% 0.5%
Q4aa. Enforcement of yard parking
regulations 30.6% 47.4% 17.7% 1.4% 2.9%
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Q5. Which FIVE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q5. 1st Choice Number Percent
A=Local police protection 122 46.7 %
B=Visibility of police in neighborhood 6 2.3 %
C=Police response to emergencies 17 6.5 %
D=Efforts to prevent crime 6 2.3 %
E=Level of traffic enforcement 2 0.8 %
G=Quality of fire services 16 6.1 %
H=Emergency medical services 2 0.8 %
I=Fire & emergency medical personnel response time 11 4.2 %
J=Condition of major streets 9 3.4 %
K=Streets in neighborhood 6 2.3 %
M=Maintenance of Town park 2 0.8 %
N=Number of parks in community 7 2.7 %
O=Number of walking/biking trails 6 2.3 %
P=Quality of outdoor athletic fields 3 1.1 %
Q=Residential trash collection 6 2.3 %
R=Curbside recycling 1 0.4 %
T=Bulky item pick up/removal 1 0.4 %
U=Promote water conservation & protect water... 1 0.4 %
W=Cleanup of junk & debris on private property 2 0.8 %
X=Mowing & cutting of weeds & grass on private... 2 0.8 %
Y=Exterior maintenance of residential property 2 0.8 %
Z=Sign regulations 26 10.0 %
1=Yard parking regulations 2 0.8 %
9=No response 3 1.1 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Q5. Which FIVE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q5. 2nd Choice Number Percent
A=Local police protection 15 5.7 %
B=Visibility of police in neighborhood 24 9.2 %
C=Police response to emergencies 13 5.0 %
D=Efforts to prevent crime 14 5.4 %
E=Level of traffic enforcement 3 1.1 %
F=Municipal Court services 2 0.8 %
G=Quality of fire services 70 26.8 %
H=Emergency medical services 18 6.9 %
I=Fire & emergency medical personnel response time 12 4.6 %
J=Condition of major streets 12 4.6 %
K=Streets in neighborhood 8 3.1 %
L=Cleanliness of streets/public areas 2 0.8 %
N=Number of parks in community 5 1.9 %
O=Number of walking/biking trails 10 3.8 %
P=Quality of outdoor athletic fields 1 0.4 %
Q=Residential trash collection 5 1.9 %
R=Curbside recycling 4 1.5 %
S=Yard waste collection 3 1.1 %
U=Promote water conservation & protect water... 4 1.5 %
V=Household hazardous waste disposal 1 0.4 %
W=Cleanup of junk & debris on private property 1 0.4 %
X=Mowing & cutting of weeds & grass on private... 3 1.1 %
9=No response 31 11.9 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Q5. Which FIVE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q5. 3rd Choice Number Percent
A=Local police protection 7 2.7 %
B=Visibility of police in neighborhood 5 1.9 %
C=Police response to emergencies 9 3.4 %
D=Efforts to prevent crime 6 2.3 %
E=Level of traffic enforcement 2 0.8 %
F=Municipal Court services 2 0.8 %
G=Quality of fire services 29 11.1 %
H=Emergency medical services 38 14.6 %
I=Fire & emergency medical personnel response time 16 6.1 %
J=Condition of major streets 28 10.7 %
K=Streets in the neighborhood 9 3.4 %
L=Cleanliness of streets/public areas 8 3.1 %
M=Maintenance of the Town park 13 5.0 %
N=Number of parks in community 3 1.1 %
O=Number of walking/biking trails 14 5.4 %
P=Quality of outdoor athletic fields 1 0.4 %
Q=Residential trash collection 12 4.6 %
R=Curbside recycling 3 1.1 %
S=Yard waste collection 2 0.8 %
T=Bulky item pick up/removal 1 0.4 %
U=Promote water conservation/protect water resources 2 0.8 %
W=Cleanup of junk & debris on private property 4 1.5 %
X=Mowing & cutting of weeds & grass 3 1.1 %
Y=Exterior maintenance of residential property 3 1.1 %
Z=Sign regulations 2 0.8 %
1=Yard parking regulations 1 0.4 %
9=Not provided 38 14.6 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Q5. Which FIVE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q5. 4th Choice Number Percent
A=Local police protection 6 2.3 %
B=Visibility of police in neighborhood 5 1.9 %
C=Police response to emergencies 11 4.2 %
D=Efforts to prevent crime 7 2.7 %
E=Level of traffic enforcement 3 1.1 %
G=Quality of fire services 13 5.0 %
H=Emergency medical services 31 11.9 %
I=Fire & emergency medical personnel response time 13 5.0 %
J=Condition of major streets 18 6.9 %
K=Streets in the neighborhood 16 6.1 %
L=Cleanliness of streets/public areas 5 1.9 %
M=Maintenance of the Town park 6 2.3 %
N=Number of parks in community 6 2.3 %
O=Number of walking/biking trails 8 3.1 %
P=Quality of outdoor athletic fields 7 2.7 %
Q=Residential trash collection 30 11.5 %
R=Curbside recycling 2 0.8 %
T=Bulky item pick up/removal 2 0.8 %
U=Promote water conservation/protect water resources 4 1.5 %
V=Household hazardous waste disposal 2 0.8 %
W=Cleanup of junk & debris on private property 6 2.3 %
X=Mowing & cutting of weeds & grass 3 1.1 %
Y=Exterior maintenance of residential property 3 1.1 %
Z=Sign regulations 3 1.1 %
1=Yard parking regulations 7 2.7 %
9=Not provided 44 16.9 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Q5. Which FIVE of the services listed above are most important to you?
Q5. 5th Choice Number Percent
A=Local police protection 14 5.4 %
B=Visibility of police in neighborhood 3 1.1 %
C=Police response to emergencies 7 2.7 %
D=Efforts to prevent crime 2 0.8 %
E=Level of traffic enforcement 4 1.5 %
F=Municipal Court services 1 0.4 %
G=Quality of fire services 9 3.4 %
H=Emergency medical services 17 6.5 %
I=Fire & emergency medical personnel response time 15 5.7 %
J=Condition of major streets 19 7.3 %
K=Streets in the neighborhood 9 3.4 %
L=Cleanliness of streets/public areas 5 1.9 %
M=Maintenance of the Town park 4 1.5 %
N=Number of parks in community 7 2.7 %
O=Number of walking/biking trails 8 3.1 %
P=Quality of outdoor athletic fields 4 1.5 %
Q=Residential trash collection 37 14.2 %
R=Curbside recycling 6 2.3 %
S=Yard waste collection 2 0.8 %
T=Bulky item pick up/removal 2 0.8 %
U=Promote water conservation/protect water resources 7 2.7 %
V=Household hazardous waste disposal 1 0.4 %
W=Cleanup of junk & debris on private property 6 2.3 %
X=Mowing & cutting of weeds and grass 2 0.8 %
Y=Exterior maintenance of residential property 7 2.7 %
Z=Sign regulations 1 0.4 %
1=Yard parking regulations 3 1.1 %
9=No provided 59 22.6 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Q5. Which FIVE of the services listed above are most important to you? (Top 5)
Q5. Sum of Top Five Choice Number Percent
A = Local police protection 164 62.8 %
B = Visibility of police in neighborhood 43 16.5 %
C = Police response to emergencies 57 21.8 %
D = Efforts to prevent crime 35 13.4 %
E = Level of traffic enforcement 14 5.4 %
F = Municipal Court services 5 1.9 %
G = Quality of fire services 137 52.5 %
H = Emergency medical services 106 40.6 %
I = Fire & emergency medical personnel response time 67 25.7 %
J = Condition of major streets 86 33.0 %
K = Streets in the neighborhood 48 18.4 %
L = Cleanliness of streets/public areas 20 7.7 %
M = Maintenance of the Town park 25 9.6 %
N = Number of parks in community 28 10.7 %
O = Number of walking/biking trails 46 17.6 %
P = Quality of outdoor athletic fields 16 6.1 %
Q = Residential trash collection 90 34.5 %
R = Curbside recycling 16 6.1 %
S = Yard waste collection 7 2.7 %
T = Bulky item pick up/removal 6 2.3 %
U = Promote water conservation/protect water resources 18 6.9 %
V = Household hazardous waste disposal 4 1.5 %
W = Cleanup of junk & debris on private property 19 7.3 %
X = Mowing & cutting of weeds and grass 13 5.0 %
Y = Exterior maintenance of residential property 15 5.7 %
Z = Sign regulations 32 12.3 %
1 = Yard parking regulations 13 5.0 %
9 = No provided 3 1.1 %
Total 1133
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Q6. Several items that may influence your perception of the Town of Westlake are listed below.
Please rate each item on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1 means "very
dissatisfied."
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know
Q6a. Quality of governmental
services 24.1% 42.5% 16.9% 5.0% 5.7% 5.7%
Q6b. Value received from local
revenue sources 19.2% 31.0% 23.0% 8.4% 5.4% 13.0%
Q6c. Overall quality of life in
Westlake 49.0% 40.6% 6.1% 1.1% 1.5% 1.5%
Q6d. Accessibility of local
government 32.2% 33.0% 15.7% 7.7% 1.5% 10.0%
Q6e. Ensuring the Town’s
Vision is maintained 25.7% 36.0% 19.9% 2.7% 5.7% 10.0%
Q6f. Standards of
development in the community 32.2% 36.8% 15.7% 3.1% 1.9% 10.3%
Q6g. How well Westlake is
planning its growth 20.7% 31.4% 21.1% 7.3% 3.4% 16.1%
Q6h. Town's leadership to
preserve the environment 15.3% 37.5% 20.7% 4.6% 7.3% 14.6%
Q6i. Direction the Town is
heading 15.3% 33.7% 16.9% 12.6% 9.2% 12.3%
Q6j. Your decision to live in
Westlake 47.9% 29.5% 13.8% 3.8% 1.9% 3.1%
Q6k. Sense of community in
Westlake 27.2% 32.2% 26.4% 6.1% 5.0% 3.1%
Q6l. Image of Westlake 34.5% 42.5% 11.9% 3.8% 3.8% 3.4%
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EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q6. Several items that may influence your perception of the Town of Westlake are listed below.
Please rate each item on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means "very satisfied" and 1 means "very
dissatisfied." (without "don't know")
(N=261)
Very Very
satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied
Q6a. Quality of governmental services 25.6% 45.1% 17.9% 5.3% 6.1%
Q6b. Value received from local revenue
sources 22.0% 35.7% 26.4% 9.7% 6.2%
Q6c. Overall quality of life in Westlake 49.8% 41.2% 6.2% 1.2% 1.6%
Q6d. Accessibility of local government 35.7% 36.6% 17.4% 8.5% 1.7%
Q6e. Ensuring the Town’s Vision
is maintained 28.5% 40.0% 22.1% 3.0% 6.4%
Q6f. Standards of development in the
community 35.9% 41.0% 17.5% 3.4% 2.1%
Q6g. How well Westlake is planning its
growth 24.7% 37.4% 25.1% 8.7% 4.1%
Q6h. Town's leadership to preserve
the environment 17.9% 43.9% 24.2% 5.4% 8.5%
Q6i. Direction the Town is heading 17.5% 38.4% 19.2% 14.4% 10.5%
Q6j. Your decision to live in Westlake 49.4% 30.4% 14.2% 4.0% 2.0%
Q6k. Sense of community in Westlake 28.1% 33.2% 27.3% 6.3% 5.1%
Q6l. Image of Westlake 35.7% 44.0% 12.3% 4.0% 4.0%
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Q7. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "Extremely important" and 1 means "Not important,"
please indicate how important the following issues were to your decision to move to the Town of
Westlake.
(N=261)
Extremely Very Less Not
important important Important important important Don't know
Q7a. Proximity to Dallas &
Fort Worth 29.1% 22.2% 26.4% 11.5% 6.9% 3.8%
Q7b. Westlake Academy 29.5% 8.4% 8.8% 8.8% 39.1% 5.4%
Q7c. Type of housing available 36.4% 29.9% 20.3% 4.6% 5.7% 3.1%
Q7d. Low taxes 47.1% 17.2% 21.1% 5.7% 5.4% 3.4%
Q7e. Sense of community 28.0% 28.0% 30.7% 6.1% 4.6% 2.7%
Q7f. Access to the Airport 32.6% 33.0% 17.6% 8.0% 6.1% 2.7%
Q7g. Aesthetic appeal & high
development standards 47.5% 32.2% 9.6% 3.1% 3.8% 3.8%
Q7h. Small town feel & rural
atmosphere 44.8% 29.9% 14.6% 4.6% 3.4% 2.7%
Q7i. To live near friends &
family 19.2% 22.2% 18.4% 11.9% 24.1% 4.2%
Q7j. To live in your specific
neighborhood 39.8% 23.4% 16.9% 7.3% 9.2% 3.4%
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Q8. Which THREE of the reasons listed above are the most important reasons you will stay in
Westlake over the next 5 years?
Q8. 1st Choice Number Percent
A=Proximity to Dallas & Fort Worth 17 6.5 %
B=Westlake Academy 60 23.0 %
C=Type of housing available 11 4.2 %
D=Low taxes 52 19.9 %
E=Sense of community 8 3.1 %
F=Access to Airport 10 3.8 %
G=Aesthetic appeal & high development standards 16 6.1 %
H=Small town feel & rural atmosphere 12 4.6 %
I=Live near friends & family 4 1.5 %
J=Live in specific neighborhood 51 19.5 %
Z=None chosen 20 7.7 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q8. Which THREE of the reasons listed above are the most important reasons you will stay in
Westlake over the next 5 years?
Q8. 2nd choice Number Percent
A=Proximity to Dallas & Fort Worth 26 10.0 %
B=Westlake Academy 19 7.3 %
C=Type of housing available 10 3.8 %
D=Low taxes 51 19.5 %
E=Sense of community 13 5.0 %
F=Access to Airport 25 9.6 %
G=Aesthetic appeal & high development standards 23 8.8 %
H=Small town feel & rural atmosphere 33 12.6 %
I=Live near friends & family 12 4.6 %
J=Live in specific neighborhood 17 6.5 %
Z=None chosen 32 12.3 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Q8. Which THREE of the reasons listed above are the most important reasons you will stay in
Westlake over the next 5 years?
Q8. 3rd Choice Number Percent
A=Proximity to Dallas & Fort Worth 21 8.0 %
B=Westlake Academy 7 2.7 %
C=Type of housing available 9 3.4 %
D=Low taxes 14 5.4 %
E=Sense of community 15 5.7 %
F=Access to Airport 32 12.3 %
G=Aesthetic appeal & high development standards 38 14.6 %
H=Small town feel & rural atmosphere 39 14.9 %
I=Live near friends & family 12 4.6 %
J=Live in specific neighborhood 30 11.5 %
Z=None chosen 44 16.9 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q8. Which THREE of the reasons listed above are the most important reasons you will stay in
Westlake over the next 5 years? (Top 3)
Q8. Sum of Top Three Choices Number Percent
A = Proximity to Dallas & Fort Worth 64 24.5 %
B = Westlake Academy 86 33.0 %
C = Type of housing available 30 11.5 %
D = Low taxes 117 44.8 %
E = Sense of community 36 13.8 %
F = Access to Airport 67 25.7 %
G = Aesthetic appeal & high development standards 77 29.5 %
H = Small town feel & rural atmosphere 84 32.2 %
I = Live near friends & family 28 10.7 %
J = Live in specific neighborhood 98 37.5 %
Z = None chosen 20 7.7 %
Total 707
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Q9. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "Strongly agree" and 1 means "Strongly disagree,"
please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about Westlake Academy.
(N=261)
Strongly Strongly
agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree Don't know
Q9a. Westlake Academy
provides quality education 26.8% 26.8% 16.5% 4.6% 5.4% 19.9%
Q9b. Understand how
Westlake Academy is
governed & funded 28.0% 20.7% 16.1% 6.1% 11.1% 18.0%
Q9c. Westlake Academy
adds value to the Town 35.6% 23.0% 16.5% 7.7% 9.2% 8.0%
Q9d. Westlake Academy
adds value to my property 34.1% 21.1% 17.6% 8.0% 11.5% 7.7%
EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q9. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means "Strongly agree" and 1 means "Strongly disagree,"
please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about Westlake Academy.
(without "don't know")
(N=261)
Strongly Strongly
agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree
Q9a. Westlake Academy provides quality
education 33.5% 33.5% 20.6% 5.7% 6.7%
Q9b. Understand how Westlake
Academy is governed & funded 34.1% 25.2% 19.6% 7.5% 13.6%
Q9c. Westlake Academy adds value to
the Town 38.8% 25.0% 17.9% 8.3% 10.0%
Q9d. Westlake Academy adds value to
my property 36.9% 22.8% 19.1% 8.7% 12.4%
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Q10. How willing are you to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in the following services that
are currently provided by the Town?
(N=261)
Somewhat Not willing
Very willing Willing willing Not willing at all Don't know
Q10a. Public safety services 11.9% 21.5% 27.6% 9.6% 25.7% 3.8%
Q10b. Maintenance of Town
streets & drainage 10.0% 21.5% 31.4% 9.6% 24.1% 3.4%
Q10c. Westlake Academy 20.7% 10.3% 11.5% 11.1% 43.7% 2.7%
Q10d. Historic preservation 3.4% 6.5% 16.1% 27.6% 42.9% 3.4%
Q10e. Streetscaping 7.7% 18.8% 26.8% 14.9% 27.6% 4.2%
Q10f. Parks, trails, & recreation
programs 9.6% 14.9% 26.8% 16.9% 28.4% 3.4%
Q10g. Storm water
management 7.7% 17.2% 28.4% 13.8% 28.7% 4.2%
Q10h. Public art 3.4% 5.7% 18.8% 21.5% 47.5% 3.1%
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EXCLUDING DON’T KNOW
Q10. How willing are you to pay a property tax to avoid reductions in the following services that
are currently provided by the Town? (without "don't know")
(N=261)
Somewhat Not willing
Very willing Willing willing Not willing at all
Q10a. Public safety services 12.4% 22.3% 28.7% 10.0% 26.7%
Q10b. Maintenance of Town streets &
drainage 10.3% 22.2% 32.5% 9.9% 25.0%
Q10c. Westlake Academy 21.3% 10.6% 11.8% 11.4% 44.9%
Q10d. Historic preservation 3.6% 6.7% 16.7% 28.6% 44.4%
Q10e. Streetscaping 8.0% 19.6% 28.0% 15.6% 28.8%
Q10f. Parks, trails, & recreation programs 9.9% 15.5% 27.8% 17.5% 29.4%
Q10g. Storm water management 8.0% 18.0% 29.6% 14.4% 30.0%
Q10h. Public art 3.6% 5.9% 19.4% 22.1% 49.0%
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Q11. Services and projects that have not been accomplished by the Town due to a lack of funds
are listed below. If a new property tax were to provide funding to complete one or more of these
projects, which TWO should be the Town's highest priorities?
Q11. 1st Choice Number Percent
A=Public safety/new fire station 66 25.3 %
B=Enhanced streetscaping for
Precinct Line Road (FM 1938) 30 11.5 %
C=Street & drainage improvements 25 9.6 %
D=Trails/bike path/park improvements 21 8.0 %
E=Improvements to Westlake Academy 57 21.8 %
Z=None 62 23.8 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q11. Services and projects that have not been accomplished by the Town due to a lack of funds
are listed below. If a new property tax were to provide funding to complete one or more of these
projects, which TWO should be the Town's highest priorities?
Q11. 2nd Choice Number Percent
A=Public safety/new fire station 20 7.7 %
B=Enhanced streetscaping for
Precinct Line Road (FM 1938) 40 15.3 %
C=Street & drainage improvements 37 14.2 %
D=Trails/bike path/park improvements 46 17.6 %
E=Improvements to Westlake Academy 25 9.6 %
Z=None 93 35.6 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q11. Services and projects that have not been accomplished by the Town due to a lack of funds
are listed below. If a new property tax were to provide funding to complete one or more of these
projects, which TWO should be the Town's highest priorities? (Top 2)
Q11. Sum of Top Two Choices Number Percent
A = Public safety/new fire station 86 33.0 %
B = Enhanced streetscaping for
Precinct Line Road (FM 1938) 70 26.8 %
C = Street & drainage improvements 62 23.8 %
D = Trails/bike path/park improvements 67 25.7 %
E = Improvements to Westlake Academy 82 31.4 %
Z = None 62 23.8 %
Total 429
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Q12. Which of the following are your PRIMARY sources of information about the Town of
Westlake?
Q12. Primary sources of information Number Percent
1 = E-mail from the Town 163 62.5 %
2 = Westlake Wire 127 48.7 %
3 = Town website 89 34.1 %
4 = Voice messages from the Town 55 21.1 %
5 = The Time Register 51 19.5 %
6 = Other Sources 32 12.3 %
9 = Don't know 21 8.0 %
Total 538
Q12-2. Have you read the Westlake Wire during the past year?
Q12-2. Read Westlake Wire Number Percent
1=Yes 109 85.8 %
2=No 6 4.7 %
9=Don’t remember 12 9.4 %
Total 127 100.0 %
Q12-3. Have you looked at Council packets on the website?
Q12-3. Looked at Council packets on website Number Percent
1=Yes 70 78.7 %
2=No 7 7.9 %
9=Don’t remember 12 13.5 %
Total 89 100.0 %
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Q12. Other Sources
Q12. Other Number Percent
ACCESS TO THE MAYOR 2 6.1 %
BLACK COW 9 27.2 %
COMMUNICATION W/TOWN LEAD 1 3.0 %
COMMUNITY FEED BACK 2 6.1 %
DIRECT MAILINGS 1 3.0 %
FT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM 3 9.1 %
IN PERSON 1 3.0 %
MAIL 3 9.1 %
NEIGHBORS 2 6.1 %
PUBLIC RECORDS 1 3.0 %
SNAIL MAIL 1 3.0 %
TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS 2 6.1 %
WA COMMINIQUE 1 3.0 %
WORD OF MOUTH 4 12.1 %
Total 33 100.0 %
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Q13. How many years have you lived in Westlake?
Q13. Years lived in Westlake Number Percent
1=1 year or less 27 10.3 %
2=2-5 years 127 48.7 %
3=6-10 years 55 21.1 %
4=11-20 years 16 6.1 %
5=20+ years 30 11.5 %
9=Not provided 6 2.3 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q14. What is your age?
Q14. Age Number Percent
18 to 34 11 4.2 %
35 to 44 48 18.4 %
45 to 54 76 29.1 %
55 to 64 62 23.8 %
65+ 40 15.3 %
Not provided 24 9.2 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Q15. Do any children in grades K-12 currently live in your home?
Q15. Children in grades K-12 Number Percent
1=Yes 122 46.7 %
2=No 134 51.3 %
9=Not provided 5 1.9 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q15a. IF YES to #15: Do any of these children currently attend Westlake Academy?
Q15a. Currently attend Westlake Academy Number Percent
1=Yes 72 59.0 %
2=No 49 40.2 %
9=Not provided 1 0.8 %
Total 122 100.0 %
Q15b. IF NO to #15a: Did any of these children previously attend Westlake Academy?
Q15b. Previously attend Westlake Academy Number Percent
1=Yes 16 32.7 %
2=No 31 63.3 %
9=Not provided 2 4.1 %
Total 49 100.0 %
Q15c. IF YES to #15b: Are you considering re-enrolling them at Westlake Academy?
Q15c. Considering re-enrolling them Number Percent
2=No 16 100.0 %
Total 16 100.0 %
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Q16. In which subdivision do you live?
Q16. Which subdivision Number Percent
1=Stagecoach Hills 50 19.2 %
2=Vaquero 115 44.1 %
3=Wyck Hill 8 3.1 %
4=Glenwyck Farms 54 20.7 %
5=Mahotea Boone 5 1.9 %
6=Other 19 7.3 %
9=Not provided 10 3.8 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q16. Other Subdivisions
Q16. Other Number Percent
ESTATE 1 5.3 %
ESTATES 2 10.5 %
FARM 2 10.5 %
GLENWYCK (NOT FARMS) 3 15.8 %
OTTINGER RD 2 10.5 %
OWN PROPERTY-ACERAGE 1 5.3 %
PAIGEBROOK 1 5.3 %
PRIVATE ESTATE 3 15.8 %
Total 15 78.9 %
Missing Cases = 4
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Q17. Which of the following BEST describes your total annual household income?
Q17. Total annual household income Number Percent
1=Under $50K 9 3.4 %
2=$50K-$150K 37 14.2 %
3=$150K-$500K 71 27.2 %
4=$500K+ 98 37.5 %
9=Not provided 46 17.6 %
Total 261 100.0 %
Q18. Gender:
Q18. Gender Number Percent
1=Male 139 53.3 %
2=Female 122 46.7 %
Total 261 100.0 %
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Section 6:
Survey Instrument
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Town of Westlake
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3 Village Circle, Suite #202 Westlake, Texas 76262
Metro: 817-430-0941 Fax: 817-430-1812 www.westlake-tx.org
February, 2009
Dear Westlake Resident:
The Town of Westlake continues to be one of the “crown jewels” of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
You are what makes us one of the most vibrant and progressive communities in the nation.
This is an exciting time in Westlake and I hope you share our pride in all that we have accomplished as a
community. As Westlake moves forward, the Westlake Town Council has placed a high priority on
engaging and communicating with Town residents. The Town Council believes strongly that for us to
most effectively meet our challenges, we must have an accurate idea of our citizens’ priorities and
perspectives in order to plan and build a solid foundation for our future.
An important part of this planning process involves gathering input from Westlake residents on a wide
range of issues impacting our quality of life. Please help us by taking a few minutes to complete the
enclosed survey. Some of the questions on this survey involve the means by which Town services are
funded. If you would like more detailed information on the Town’s current finances before answering
these particular survey questions, you can find it on the Town website at www.westlake-tx.org.
Your feedback is extremely valuable to us. The survey results will be used as a working tool to assist us
in making critical decisions about the allocation of Town resources, measure the effectiveness of Town
Services, and help set the future direction for our community.
You can return your survey in the enclosed return-reply envelope to ETC INSTITUTE, 725 W.
Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061. If you have questions, please contact Ginger Awtry in the Town
Manager’s Office at (817) 490-5719 or contacts us via e-mail at gawtry@westlake-tx.org.
Thank you for helping to make Westlake a premier community and we appreciate your taking the time to
complete this survey. Your feedback is critical for Westlake’s on-going success.
Sincerely yours,
Thomas E. Brymer
Town Manager/CEO Westlake Academy
Enclosure
1
Town of Westlake Resident Survey
1. Satisfaction with Major Types of Services Provided By the Town. Using a scale of 1 to 5
where 5 means “very satisfied” and 1 means “very dissatisfied,” please rate your satisfaction
with the following services provided by the Town of Westlake:
How Satisfied are you with:
Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very
Dissatisfied
Don’t
Know
A.
Quality of public safety services (police,
fire, emergency medical, and municipal
court) in the Town Westlake
5 4 3 2 1 9
B. Overall efforts by Westlake to ensure the
community is prepared for emergencies 5 4 3 2 1 9
C.Overall maintenance of Town streets 5 4 3 2 1 9
D.Overall effectiveness of communication
by the Town of Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
E. Overall quality of water utility services 5 4 3 2 1 9
F. Overall quality of wastewater (or sanitary
sewer) utility services 5 4 3 2 1 9
G.Quality of parks, trails, and recreation
programs and facilities in Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
H.Overall quality of customer service
provided by the Town of Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
I. Overall efforts by the Town to manage
storm water run-off 5 4 3 2 1 9
J. Westlake Academy 5 4 3 2 1 9
2. Which THREE of the services listed above are most important to you? [Write in the letters
below using the letters from the list in Question 1 above].
1st:____ 2nd:____ 3rd:____
3. Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means “excellent” and 1 means “poor,” please rate Westlake
with regard to the following:
How Satisfied are you with Westlake: Excellent Good Average Fair Poor Don’t
Know
A. As a place to live 5 4 3 2 1 9
B. As a place to work 5 4 3 2 1 9
C.As a place to retire 5 4 3 2 1 9
D.As a community that is moving in the
right direction 5 4 3 2 1 9
4. Overall, how safe do you feel in the Town of Westlake?
___(4) Very safe
___(3) Safe
___(2) Unsafe
___(1) Very unsafe
___(9) Don’t know
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5. Next, I would like you to rate several items that may influence your perception of Westlake.
Please rate each item on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means “very satisfied” and 1 means “very
dissatisfied.”
How Satisfied are you with:
Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very
Dissatisfied
Don’t
Know
A. Overall value that you receive for the
Town sales tax and fees 5 4 3 2 1 9
B. Overall quality of governmental services
provided by the Town of Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
C.Overall quality of life in Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
D.How well Westlake is planning its growth 5 4 3 2 1 9
6. Paying for Town Services. The Town of Westlake does not currently have a property tax.
The Town relies on sales tax and user fees to fund Town services. Over the next few years,
the revenue from the Town’s sales tax and user fees is projected not to keep pace with the
cost of providing current Town services. Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means “very
willing” and 1 means “not willing at all,” please rate your willingness to pay a minimal Town
property tax to prevent reductions in the following services:
How willing are you to pay a property
tax to avoid reductions in the following
current Town services:
Very
Willing Willing Somewhat
Willing Not Willing Not Willing
at All
Don’t
Know
A. Public safety services (police, fire, and
emergency medical services) 5 4 3 2 1 9
B. Maintenance of Town streets & drainage 5 4 3 2 1 9
C. Westlake Academy 5 4 3 2 1 9
D. Historic preservation 5 4 3 2 1 9
E. Streetscaping (landscaping/aesthetic treatments
along major road medians and rights-of-way) 5 4 3 2 1 9
F. Parks, trails, and recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9
G. Storm water management 5 4 3 2 1 9
H. Public art 5 4 3 2 1 9
7. Expanding Town Services. Since the revenue from the Town’s sales tax and user fees is
projected not to keep pace with the cost of providing Town services, it appears unlikely that
the Town could increase the levels of Town services. Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means
“very willing” and 1 means “not willing at all,” please rate your willingness to pay a Town
property tax to fund expanded levels of service in the following areas:
How willing are you to pay a property
tax to fund expanded levels of Town
services in the following areas:
Very
Willing Willing Somewhat
Willing Not Willing Not Willing
at All
Don’t
Know
A. Public safety services (police, fire, and
emergency medical services) 5 4 3 2 1 9
B. Maintenance of Town streets & drainage 5 4 3 2 1 9
C. Westlake Academy 5 4 3 2 1 9
D. Historic preservation 5 4 3 2 1 9
E. Streetscaping (landscaping/aesthetic treatments
along major road medians and rights-of-way) 5 4 3 2 1 9
F. Parks, trails, and recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9
G. New fire station 5 4 3 2 1 9
H. New Town hall 5 4 3 2 1 9
I. Public art 5 4 3 2 1 9
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8. Satisfaction with Specific Types of Services Provided By the Town. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5
means “very satisfied” and 1 means “very dissatisfied,” please rate your satisfaction with each of the
following:
How Satisfied are you with:
Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very
Dissatisfied
Don’t
Know
Police Services
A. Overall quality of local police protection 5 4 3 2 1 9
B. Visibility of police in neighborhoods 5 4 3 2 1 9
C. How quickly police respond to emergencies 5 4 3 2 1 9
D. Efforts by the Town to prevent crime 5 4 3 2 1 9
E. Level of traffic enforcement 5 4 3 2 1 9
F. Municipal Court services 5 4 3 2 1 9
Fire and Medical Services
G. Overall quality of fire services 5 4 3 2 1 9
H. Overall quality of emergency medical
services 5 4 3 2 1 9
I. How quickly fire and emergency medical
services personnel respond 5 4 3 2 1 9
Maintenance Services
J. Condition of major streets in Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
K. Overall condition of streets in your
neighborhood 5 4 3 2 1 9
L. Cleanliness of streets/other public areas 5 4 3 2 1 9
Parks and Recreation Services
M.Maintenance of the Town park 5 4 3 2 1 9
N. Number of parks in your community 5 4 3 2 1 9
O. Number of walking/biking trails 5 4 3 2 1 9
P. Quality of outdoor athletic fields available to
the Westlake community 5 4 3 2 1 9
Communication/Citizen Engagement
Q. Availability of information about Town
services and activities 5 4 3 2 1 9
R. Timeliness of information provided by the
Town of Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
S. Efforts by the Town of Westlake to keep you
informed about local issues 5 4 3 2 1 9
T. Usefulness of the Town newsletter 5 4 3 2 1 9
U. The Town of Westlake’s website 5 4 3 2 1 9
V. The level of public involvement in local
decisions 5 4 3 2 1 9
Utility Services
W.Residential trash collection services 5 4 3 2 1 9
X. Curbside recycling services 5 4 3 2 1 9
Y. Yard waste collection services 5 4 3 2 1 9
Z. Bulky item pick up/removal services (old
furniture, appliances. etc.) 5 4 3 2 1 9
1. Town efforts to promote water conservation
and protect water resources 5 4 3 2 1 9
2. Household hazardous waste disposal service
(for oil, paint, etc) 5 4 3 2 1 9
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9. Satisfaction with Specific Types of Services Provided By the Town (Continued). Using a scale
of 1 to 5, where 5 means “very satisfied” and 1 means “very dissatisfied,” please rate your
satisfaction with each of the following:
How Satisfied are you with:
Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very
Dissatisfied
Don’t
Know
Code Enforcement Services
A. Enforcing the clean up of junk and debris
on private property in your community 5 4 3 2 1 9
B. Enforcing the mowing and cutting of
weeds and grass on private property 5 4 3 2 1 9
C.Enforcing the exterior maintenance of
residential property 5 4 3 2 1 9
D.Enforcing sign regulations 5 4 3 2 1 9
E.
Enforcement of yard parking regulations
for things such as boats and RVs in your
neighborhood
5 4 3 2 1 9
F. Town efforts to remove abandoned or
inoperative vehicles 5 4 3 2 1 9
10. From which of the following sources do you get information about the Town of Westlake?
(Check all that apply)
___(1) E-mail from the Town
___(2) Town newsletter
___(3) Town website - have you looked at Council packets on the website? YES/ NO
___(4) Voice messages from the Town
___(5) The Westlake First News (newspaper)
11. Do you think the standards for new commercial and residential development in the Town of
Westlake are too high, about right, or too low?
___(1) Too high
___(2) About right
___(3) Too low
___(9) Don’t know
12. Are you familiar with the Town’s “Dark Sky” Plan?
a.) ___(1) Yes ___(2) No
b.) If yes, are you supportive of it? ___ (1) Yes ___ (2) No
13. WESTLAKE ACADEMY. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means “strongly agree” and 1 means
“strongly disagree,” please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about
Westlake Academy:
Rate your level of agreement with the
following statements:
Strongly
Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Don’t
Know
A. Westlake Academy provides students with
a quality education 5 4 3 2 1 9
B. I understand how Westlake Academy is
governed and funded 5 4 3 2 1 9
C.I think Westlake Academy adds value to
the Town of Westlake 5 4 3 2 1 9
D.I think Westlake Academy adds value to
my property 5 4 3 2 1 9
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14. Have you eaten at any of the Solana restaurants during the past year?
___(1) Yes
___(2) No
15. What is your age?
___(1) 18-34 years
___(2) 35-54 years
___(3) 55-74 years
___(4) 75+ years
16. How many years have you lived in Westlake? __________ years
17. Do any children in grades K-12 currently live in your home?
___(1) Yes – answer #17a ___(2) No
17a. IF YES to #17: Do any of these children currently attend Westlake Academy?
___(1) Yes ___(2) No – answer 17b
17b. IF NO to #17a: Did any of these children previously attend Westlake Academy?
___(1) Yes – answer 17c
___(2) No
17c. If YES to #17b: Why did your children stop attending Westlake Academy?
_______________________________________________________________
18. In which subdivision do you live?
___(1) Stagecoach Hills
___(2) Vaquero
___(3) Wyck Hill
___(4) Glenwyck Farms
___(5) Mahotea Boone
___(6) Other: ___________________
19. Which of the following BEST describes your total annual household income?
___(1) Under $50,000 ___(3) $150,000 - $500,000
___(2) $50,000 - $149,999 ___(4) Over $500,000
20. Gender: ___(1) Male ___(2) Female
OPTIONAL: If you have any other comments please write them in the space provided below.
THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE
THANKS YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY.
Please Return Your Completed Survey in the Enclosed
Postage Paid Envelope Addressed to:
ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061