HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-2006-021-R-06• 21-11-06 3/21 /2006
A RESOLUTION
Adopting a Strategic Plan for
the City of Evanston
WHEREAS, the purpose of strategic planning is to establish long-range
goals, objectives, and detailed strategies to address issues related to performance,
productivity, and the general improvement and well-being of the community; and
WHEREAS, the focus of strategic planning is to identify critical issues
affecting the community and to seek the most effective and efficient means to
address them; and
WHEREAS, from May, 2005, (Council approval) through March, 2006, the
• residents, elected and appointed officials, employees, and private and public
businesses and organizations of the City engaged in the process of developing and
reviewing a Strategic Plan for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted a survey to encourage staff
participation, and to provide background and information for the development of a
Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has held three Citywide fora to maximize
participation in this process; and
WHEREAS, all City Boards and Commissions have had the opportunity to
provide input and direction for such a Plan; and
• WHEREAS, the City Council has held numerous meetings to review the
extensive information provided, and consider the input of all concerned
Evanstonians; and
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WHEREAS, the City Manager and senior City Staff have held numerous .
meetings to assist in the development of such a Plan; and
WHEREAS, all residents of the City have been provided extensive
opportunities to participate in the development of a Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted as the Vision of the City,
"Creating the most livable City in America"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has developed a Strategic Plan to
accomplish the City's Vision; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY _COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
a part hereof.
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are found as fact and made
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SECTION 2: That the City of Evanston hereby adopts the Strategic Plan
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
/Lofraine H. Morton Mayor
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Attest:
Mary P orris, City Clerk
Adopted: �$ /��� �4 a7 , 2006
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STRATEGIC PLAN
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CITY OF EVANSTON — STRATEGIC PLAN
VISION: Creating the most'livable, City in America I
MISSION: The -City of Evanston-:is.commi ted-to,promoting the^highest quality of life for all
residents by providing -fiscally` sound,respo the mumczp�al services, 'and delivering those
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services:equitably,,pigfessionally with::the tiighestldegree of integrity._
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Goal #I: Develop and implement GoalA#S.:Deflne.Evanston t t `Goan#9:<Create a Y 'Goals#3: Create and maintain
economic development strategies;.. neighborhoods and "ensure that .. collaborative and reciprocal funetronally appropriate,
to create a strong and dives'.th�ey are safeclean and gelation hrip wiohwestern +s "is ai'nable, accessible and high
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economy throughout the City of ` -,'�� : _yattracttvery..,.., ", a.> x� (Inrversity.; � �, �^• quality infrastructure and
Evanston. facilities.
Goal 42: Create policies and
programs that result in a well
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stock throughout the City of
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Goal #8: Generate marketable-. a
job skills for Evanston residents. s
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Goal #6: Provide opportunities Goal #10: Create collaborative r
for and engage Evanston youth and productive partnerships,
and young adults to become with'schools, hospitals, Goal #4: Protect and optimize
active and productive citizens business organizations, _arts the City's natural resources and
of the Evanston community. organizations, and other not-- built environment, leading by
Y. for profit groups and example through sustainable
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Goal #13: Strive to ensure that" t
all Evanston residents haves-.."..
access to health care and basicd1f Goal #11: More effectively Goal #7:Coordinate and
utilize Boards and influence transportation
food, housing and shelter.�;
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between staff and City Council all people.
to provide outstanding
customer service to the citizens
of Evanston.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting the
highest quality of life for all residents by providing fiscally
sound, responsive municipal services and delivering
those services equitably, professionally with the highest
degree of integrity.
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VISION STATEMENT
Creating the most livable
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ECONOMIC VIABILITY
Economics Vision
"Evanston will have a viable, renewable economic engine, which can support the needs of
the community, as well as enhance the life style of those living and working in the
community."
Goal #1: Create and implement a comprehensive economic development
strategy, which results in a vibrant and diverse economy for the City of
Evanston.
Goal #2: Create policies and programs that result in a well -maintained,
diverse housing stock throughout the City of Evanston.
Goal #8: Generate marketable job skills for Evanston residents.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
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Infrastructure Vision
"Evanston will have a high effective infrastructure that enables the community activities of
its citizens and businesses. Evanston is a destination and requires an infrastructure, taking
into account multiple modes of transportation and the natural resources available to us."
Natural Resources Vision
"Evanston will be known as "The Green City." We will embrace the best ecological
practices and policies in our government, services, and infrastructure."
Goal #3: Create and maintain functionally appropriate, sustainable,
accessible and high quality infrastructure and facilities.
Goal #4: Protect and optimize the City's natural resources and built
environment, leading by example through sustainable practices and behaviors.
Goal #7: Coordinate and influence transportation resources to provide an
improved system that is safe, integrated, accessible, responsive,
understandable, efficient, and meets the needs of all people.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY- Eva ton
Neighborhood Vision
"Evanston will maintain and build upon the uniqueness and strengths of its neighborhoods
and parks. We will provide a high quality of life for all members of our diverse population."
Social Programs Vision
"Evanston is a socially conscious and active City. We augment the social needs of all our
citizens where additional help and support is required."
Goal #S: Define Evanston neighborhoods and ensure that they are safe,
clean, and attractive.
Goal #6: Provide opportunities for and engage Evanston youth and young
adults to become active and productive citizens of the Evanston community.
Goal #13: Strive to ensure that all Evanston residents have access to health
care as well as basic food, housing and shelter.
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Partnerships Vision
"Evanston will build a cooperative reciprocal partnership with the educative institutions, not -for -
profits, hospitals, and business constituents. We will continue to focus on nurturing current
relationships and create new relationships to provide a better life for our diverse population."
Governance Vision
"Evanston will strive to create the most useful and efficient government and government
services."
Goal #9: Continue to develop a collaborative and reciprocal relationship with
Northwestern University.
Goal #10: Create collaborative and productive partnerships with schools,
hospitals, business organizations, arts organizations, and other not -for -profit
groups and governments.
Goal #11: More effectively utilize Boards and Commissions.
Goal #12: Promote a standard of excellence and collaboration between staff
and the City Council to provide outstanding customer service to the citizens of
Evanston.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The following are the objectives we have established for the City of Evanston and ourselves to move us in the direction of our goals.
The objectives are listed by goal and are to be started, if not accomplished, in the next 24 months.
Goal #1: Create and implement a comprehensive economic development strategy, which results in a vibrant and diverse
economy for the City of Evanston.
Obiectives:
1A: Create an economic development plan which includes strategies and policies that are futuristic and conscientious of
our heritage for:
a) Downtown development
b) Neighborhood development
c) Business retention
d) Business attraction
e) Creative class (entrepreneurial, technological, artistic) attraction
f) Citywide technological and communication needs
1 B: Review the zoning and preservation ordinances in context of new economic development plan.
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Goal #2: Create policies and programs that result in a well maintained, diverse housing stock throughout the City of Evanston.
Obiectives:
2A: Assess existing housing programs and inspection services to identify strengths and gaps.
213: Develop and implement a comprehensive inclusionary and affordable housing policy.
2C: Create workforce ownership and rental housing opportunities.
2D: Improve affordable housing provided in Evanston by regional housing agencies and local not -for -profits through
exemplary tenant screening and enforcement of property standards.
2E: Continue advocacy of affordable housing choices throughout the northern suburbs.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal #3:
Obiectives:
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Create and maintain functionally appropriate, sustainable, accessible high quality infrastructure and facilities.
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Council will provide direction regarding the futures of the Civic Center, Recycling Center, and Robert Crown Center.
Update and continue implementation of Parks/Forestry & Recreation's comprehensive long-range property/equipment
plan, including trees.
Continue to develop an environmentally sensitive lakefront master plan.
Prepare & implement a comprehensive long range infrastructure plan including parking, streets, sewers, water mains,
lighting, signs, traffic signals, alleys, pavement marking, sidewalks, and bridges.
To better manage our buildings, prepare & implement a long range and comprehensive facility maintenance plan.
Continue to encourage the enhancement of reliability in gas and electrical distribution systems.
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Goal #4: Protect and optimize the City's natural resources and built environment, leading by example through sustainable
practices and behaviors.
Obiectives:
4A: Review current City policies and procedures to identify and improve sustainable and environmentally friendly practices
for the City and its citizens.
46: Identify and utilize new practices that will improve the quality of life that will enhance the City's sustainability.
4C: Evaluate the potential implementation of a City-wide Environmental Management System (EMS).
4D: Sustainably manage, maintain, enhance and preserve our natural resources, such as the North Shore Channel, canal
lands and Ladd Arboretum.
4E: Protect and seek to expand where possible green spaces within the City.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal #5: Define Evanston neighborhoods and ensure that they are safe, clean, and attractive.
Obiectives:
5A: Define neighborhood unit and develop an inventory of organizational resources, assets and needs:
513: Identify existing service gaps, opportunities and threats.
5C: Develop an action plan to incorporate more multi -generational features in our parks, and recreational programs and
facilities.
5D: Respond effectively and efficiently to the identified needs of Evanston neighborhoods.
5E: Evaluate and refine public safety strategies to promote a safe environment throughout the community's
neighborhoods.
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Goal #6: Provide opportunities for and engage Evanston youth and young adults to become active and productive citizens of
the Evanston community.
Obiectives:
6A: Assess youth and young adult services and develop recommendations to address service gaps.
613: Partner with others to increase participation and interest of youth and young adults.
6C: Address the recreational needs of youth and young adults.
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Goal #7: Coordinate and influence transportation resources to provide an improved system that is safe, integrated, accessible
responsive understandable, efficient, and meets the needs of all people.
Obiectives:
7A: Complete a 20-year multi -modal transportation plan for the City to identify disconnects in the transportation system
and to develop strategies to make modal connections.
7B: Leverage funds and resources from a variety of sources.
7C: Promote energy efficient and non -automotive transportation systems, including implementation of the Evanston Bike
Plan.
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Goal #8: Generate marketable job skills for Evanston residents.
Obiectives:
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8A: Initiate brainstorming roundtable session with ETHS and post -secondary educational institutions that serve ETHS
students, as well as major businesses.
813: Convene brainstorming roundtable session with State and Federal legislators to identify opportunities for system
improvement.
8C: Convene brainstorming roundtable session with leaders of construction trade and labor unions that could provide
training/entry-level jobs for ETHS graduates.
8D: Advocate for job skill development and vocational training for skilled trades through city contracting, internships, work-
study placements, and policy -making boards.
8E: Convene (and communicate to) local businesses (including hospitals and NU) to brainstorm the job opportunities for
Evanston residents and develop methods to match the job with the resident.
8F: Create a job training fund.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal #9: Continue to develop a collaborative and reciprocal relationship with Northwestern University.
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9A: Inventory current relationships and perform needs and opportunities analysis.
9B: Research positive University/Government (Town/Gown) relationships to identify successful approaches to working
together.
9C: Establish quarterly meetings between representatives of the City Council and Northwestern University Board of
Trustees.
9D: Establish regular meetings between senior staff from the City and the University.
9E: Perform needs and opportunities analyses and develop common delivery of services such as dispatching (911),
parking, recreation, including employment opportunities etc.
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Goal #10: Create collaborative and productive partnerships with the schools, hospitals, business organizations, arts
organizations, and other not -for -profit groups and governments.
Obiectives:
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10A: Inventory and define existing relationships at both the Council and staff level.
106: Evaluate objectives of current partnerships and determine future direction and appropriate action steps at facilitated
strategy sessions with aforementioned groups.
10C: Expand and enhance the integration of the arts including the provision of public art in the business, social and
educational environment of Evanston.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal #11: More effectively utilize Boards and Commissions.
Obiectives:
11A: Review the function, responsibility, and structure of all Boards and Commissions to maximize effectiveness.
11 B: Provide standardized training/orientation for members and assigned staff.
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Goal #12: Promote a standard of excellence and collaboration between staff and City Council to provide outstanding customer
service to the citizens of Evanston.
Obiectives:
12A: Create a comprehensive and continuous customer service training program that fosters an environment of creative
problem solving at all staff levels and ensure the staff is responsive, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly at every
staff level.
1213: Provide an integrated system that allows customer input on service performance.
12C: Recruit, retain, and develop the most qualified individuals for all City departments.
12D: Investigate and implement best practices and national models of service delivery.
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Goal #13: Strive to ensure that all Evanston residents have access to health care as well as basic food, housing and shelter.
Obiectives:
13A: Regularly assess community health and wellness and the need for human services.
1313: Assess the effectiveness and responsiveness of human service programs.
13C: Support and promote a collaborative network of human services programs in Evanston.