FY 2010 Council Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives
In the upcoming year, the Village Council is committed to:
1. Protect the Financial Integrity of the Village in a Difficult
Economic Environment
a. Seek alternative sources of funds including grants
b. Seek to influence Florida legislature in areas of unfunded mandates,
taxation, and revenue sharing
c. Continue to advance a business - friendly atmosphere in the
Village and work with the Northern Chamber of Commerce to
encourage new businesses and promote economic development
d. Pursue debt -free status in the Village
e. Actively pursue annexation opportunities where and when available
f. Address Pension Fund unfunded liabilities
2. Maintain a High Quality of Life in the Village
a. Improve and maintain Village waterways as a unique Village
asset
b. Maintain the highest quality of public safety services through
national accreditation of its law enforcement component and
through fire rescue level of service partnerships
c. Encourage high standards for the overall appearance of the
community
d. Enhance communication with residents through mediums such
as the Village Newsletter and website
e. Improve communication and response to the public; encourage
suggestions from the public
f. Maintain service levels in the face of declining revenue sources
3. Maintain and improve all Recreational Facilities of the Village
a. Maintain high level of appearance and maintenance of
Country Club facilities (including tennis and swimming) and
all Village parks
b. Seek ways to improve the use of parks by residents
c. Actively promote resident and non - resident use of the Country
Club facilities
d. Further improve Country Club activities and related services
e. Enhance golf membership through increased member events
4. Enhance the Spirit and Participation of our Community
a. Encourage Village resident participation on Boards, programs
and events
b. Improve communication with businesses; encourage
participation of businesses in Village events
c. Enhance and promote organized youth sport leagues and
programs within the Village
d. Continue Village volunteer service similar to the very successful
"Support Our Troops" program
5. Improve the Overall Appearance of the Village
a. Continue improvement of code compliance and education
with special emphasis towards the abatement of nuisance and
abandoned properties
b. Continue support of the Northlake Boulevard Corridor Task Force
to bring about uniform beautification
c. Maintain uniformity of Village property design, colors and signage
d. Maintain high standards of overall appearance throughout the
Village including commercial, residential, village -owned properties
and roads
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