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AGENDA
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL
May 6, 2013
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will
convene in a Work Session on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Work Session
Room, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following item will be considered:
NOTE: A Work Session is used to explore matters of interest to one or more City Council
Members or the City Manager for the purpose of giving staff direction into whether or not such
matters should be placed on a future regular or special meeting of the Council for citizen input,
City Council deliberation and formal City action. At a Work Session, the City Council generally
receives informal and preliminary reports and information from City staff, officials, members of
City committees, and the individual or organization proposing council action, if invited by City
Council or City Manager to participate in the session. Participation by individuals and members
of organizations invited to speak ceases when the Mayor announces the session is being closed to
public input. Although Work Sessions are public meetings, and citizens have a legal right to
attend, they are not public hearings, so citizens are not allowed to participate in the session
unless invited to do so by the Mayor. Any citizen may supply to the City Council, prior to the
beginning of the session, a written report regarding the citizen’s opinion on the matter being
explored. Should the Council direct the matter be placed on a regular meeting agenda, the staff
will generally prepare a final report defining the proposed action, which will be made available
to all citizens prior to the regular meeting at which citizen input is sought. The purpose of this
procedure is to allow citizens attending the regular meeting the opportunity to hear the views of
their fellow citizens without having to attend two meetings.
1.Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding an update on the
City of Denton Strategic Plan and Preliminary Budget priority items for FY 2013-14.
NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its
Open Meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended,
including without limitation, Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
C E R T I F I C A T E
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City of Denton, Texas, on the ________day of ___________________, 2013 at ________o'clock
(a.m.) (p.m.)
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CITY SECRETARY
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
AGENDA DATE:
May 6, 2013
DEPARTMENT:
Finance
ACM:
Bryan Langley
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding an update on the City of
Denton Strategic Plan and Preliminary Budget priority items for FY 2013-14.
BACKGROUND
After many months of work by the City Council and staff, the City Council adopted its first
Strategic Plan on April 5, 2011. The Strategic Plan is a product of the input generated from the
2008/2009 Citizen Survey, two City Council Planning Sessions, two Leadership Retreats, and a
special appointed Strategic Planning Steering Committee. The Strategic Plan is intended to serve
as a roadmap for achieving long-term goals and objectives that capture the C
Mission, and Value statements. The Strategic Plan adopted in April 2011 is attached as Exhibit 1.
In the fall of 2011, staff also began a second phase of the strategic planning process to more
clearly link departmental functions to the strategic plan, define appropriate performance
indicators, and develop systematic reporting mechanisms. The result of this process was the
creation of a Strategic Plan Performance Report. This report was first produced in March 2012,
and the document is updated and published on a routine basis in the Quarterly Financial Report.
In Exhibit 2, a copy of the December 2012 Strategic Plan Performance Report is provided for
your review.
In accordance with the Strategic Plan, a number of preliminary budget priorities have been
identified for the upcoming 2013-14 fiscal year. These priorities are designed to achieve the
goals outlined in the Strategic Plan, and they are based on input from staff and the City Council.
budget
recommendations at this point in the process. Rather, they are meant to provide a framework for
decision making as we consider the development of the upcoming budget. In Exhibit 3, a
PowerPoint presentation is provided to outline the various budget priorities that have been
identified.
The purpose of this item is to discuss the suggested budget priorities in the context of the
Strategic Plan and Performance Report. Specifically, staff is requesting City Council feedback
on whether adjustments should be made to the Strategic Plan and/or budget priorities that have
been identified.
Agenda Information Sheet
May 6, 2013
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Strategic Plan approved by the City Council on April 5, 2011
Exhibit 2: Proposed Strategic Plan Performance Report
Exhibit 3: PowerPoint Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
Bryan Langley
Assistant City Manager
Exhibit 1
CITY OF DENTON STRATEGIC PLAN
Adopted by the City Council on April 5, 2011
KFA 1: ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Goal 1.1. Manage financial resources in a responsible manner.
Objective 1.1.1. Utilize benchmarking, performance measurement, and progress evaluation to
improve operations.
Objective 1.1.2. Develop and implement long-range strategic plans.
Objective 1.1.3. Provide timely, accurate, and relevant financial information.
Objective 1.1.4. Ensure adequate internal controls are in place to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
Objective 1.1.5. Manage enterprise funds to achieve financial self-sufficiency.
Objective 1.1.6. Maintain reasonable fees and rates for our citizens and customers.
Goal 1.2. Develop a high performance work force.
Objective 1.2.1. Create succession and workforce management strategy to ensure organizational
sustainability and continuity.
Objective 1.2.2. Attract, retain, and motivate qualified and diverse staff to ensure consistent
implementation of established vision.
Objective 1.2.3. Establish a culture where employees feel valued and respected.
Objective 1.2.4. Facilitate open inter- and intra-departmental communication and collaboration.
Objective 1.2.5. Establish a culture of accountability at all levels of governance.
Goal 1.3. Promote effective internal and external communication.
Objective 1.3.1. Maintain on-going staff communication with City Council, Boards, and Commiss.
Objective 1.3.2. Utilize both traditional and non-traditional forms of communication to disseminate
accurate information.
Objective 1.3.3. Actively seek feedback from citizens and employees, in order to
implement programmatic changes, as appropriate.
Goal 1.4. Provide exemplary customer service.
Objective 1.4.1. Ensure all customer interactions are conducted in a professional
manner.
Objective 1.4.2. Respond to customer inquiries in a timely fashion.
Objective 1.4.3. Provide convenient methods of conducting business with the City.
Goal 1.5. Utilize technology to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Objective 1.5.1. Develop Information technology systems to automate routine proce
Objective 1.5.2. Utilize data analysis to make informed management and operationa
Objective 1.5.3. Reduce reliance on paper-based systems.
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Exhibit 1
KFA 2: PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Goal 2.1. Optimize resources to improve quality of City roadways.
Objective 2.1.1. Manage City street funding based on Overall Condition Index (OCI methodology.
Objective 2.1.2. Develop a long-range strategy to transition street funding to achieve the OCI c.
Objective 2.1.3. Improve the design criteria for all dedicated roadways.
Objective 2.1.4. Maintain an acceptable level of service on all City roadways.
Objective 2.1.5. Design and construct all capital street projects on a 40-year design life.
Objective 2.1.6. Update the Mobility Plan every five years.
Goal 2.2. Seek solutions to mobility demands and enhance connectivity.
Objective 2.2.1. Coordinate with DCTA to provide effective multi-modal connectivity.
Objective 2.2.2. Coordinate with TxDOT to maintain and enhance the state road net
Objective 2.2.3. Improve walkability/pedestrian access.
Objective 2.2.4. Encourage and improve bicycle mobility.
Objective 2.2.5. Enhance aviation infrastructure at the Denton Airport.
Goal 2.3. Promote superior utility services and facilities.
Objective 2.3.1. Plan for long-term resource acquisition and development.
Objective 2.3.2. Assure regulatory compliance and legislative oversight.
Objective 2.3.3. Protect public health and provide reliable service.
Objective 2.3.4. Ensure operational and environmental sustainability.
Objective 2.3.5. Effectively maintain and operate municipal facilities.
Objective 2.3.6. Develop and support rates to provide funding for strategic objec
Goal 2.4. Manage drainage infrastructure.
Objective 2.4.1. Require new drainage infrastructure to design 100-year flood protection, based on
fully developed conditions.
Objective 2.4.2. Rehabilitate existing drainage system in compliance with 100-year flood protection
criteria.
Objective 2.4.3. Develop funding mechanism to rehabilitate inadequate drainage sy
over a 20-year period.
Objective 2.4.4. Require finished floor elevation certification on studied and unstudied drainage
basins.
Objective 2.4.5. Maintain street sweeping in compliance with the municipal good h
management practices associated with storm water regulations.
Goal 2.5. Develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) based on community nee.
Objective 2.5.1. Manage existing and future infrastructure needs to meet projecte.
Objective 2.5.2. Develop and implement financing plans for identified infrastructneeds.
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Exhibit 1
KFA 3: SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Goal 3.1. Manage and facilitate growth, development, and redevelopment opportunities.
Objective 3.1.1. Update Comprehensive Plan.
Objective 3.1.2. Execute Downtown Implementation Plan (DTIP).
Objective 3.1.3. Promote Smart Growth/Infill initiatives in assessing development project
Objective 3.1.4. Preserve and maintain historic structures and culture of Denton.
Objective 3.1.5. Encourage environmentally-sustainable development, business, and construction
practices.
Goal 3.2. Encourage economic development.
Objective 3.2.1. Create comprehensive Economic Development incentive policy to maximize Return
on Investment to community.
Objective 3.2.2. Develop marketing effort to build on existing assets.
Objective 3.2.3. Create Industrial Park Master Plan, identifying challenges and o
sound growth.
Objective 3.2.4. Focus on economic development efforts that enhance the development of the
University of North Texas Discovery Park.
Objective 3.2.5. Increase growth of visitor industry in Denton.
Goal 3.3. Promote environmental sustainability.
Objective 3.3.1. Establish sustainability goals and actions.
Objective 3.3.2. Improve local and regional air quality.
Objective 3.3.3. Manage natural resources responsibly.
Objective 3.3.4. Provide public education and involvement opportunities.
Objective 3.3.5. Ensure financial integrity of sustainability efforts.
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Exhibit 1
KFA 4: SAFE, LIVABLE, and FAMILY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Goal 4.1. Enhance public safety in the community.
Objective 4.1.1. Expand departmental collaboration and community partnerships by
involvement, communication, education, and utilizing technology.
Objective 4.1.2. Secure and deploy public safety resources in the most effective
possible.
Objective 4.1.3. Evaluate existing and future public safety facility needs in ord
effective delivery of emergency response services.
Objective 4.1.4. Focus on prevention programs to heighten awareness, minimize los
safer community.
Objective 4.1.5. Maintain a high level of preparedness through planning, training
of resources.
Goal 4.2. Seek clean and healthy neighborhoods in the City of Denton.
Objective 4.2.1. Provide effective code enforcement services that meet community .
Objective 4.2.2. Promote positive environmental behaviors and practices for the Cand
its residents.
Objective 4.2.3. Enhance the quality, livability, and sustainability of the neigh.
Objective 4.2.4. Support revitalization efforts of existing low-moderate income neighborhoods.
Goal 4.3. Provide quality, diverse, and accessible neighborhood services for the community.
Objective 4.3.1. Meet customer needs through quality and diverse programs.
Objective 4.3.2. Provide quality parks, libraries, and recreation services to promote leisure, cultural,
and educational opportunities in the community.
Objective 4.3.3. Promote a family friendly environment.
Objective 4.3.4. Co-sponsor annual community events and festivals.
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Exhibit 1
KFA 5: PARTNERSHIPS AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Goal 5.1. Actively participate in regional, state, and federal initiatives.
Objective 5.1.1. Maintain dialogue with state and federal delegation and agencies.
Objective 5.1.2. Promote bi-annual legislative agenda and congressional priorities.
Objective 5.1.3. Pursue effective representation at the state and federal levels.
Goal 5.2. Maintain visible and effective relationships with governmental and non-governmental
organizations.
Objective 5.2.1. Maintain dynamic presence at the local Chambers of Commerce.
Objective 5.2.2. Participate in regional, state, national, and international coalitions (RTC, NC
TML, NLC, ICMA, etc).
Objective 5.2.3. Support staff participation in regional, state, national, and in
organizations.
Objective 5.2.4. Build relationships with key organizations to enhance community and social services.
Objective 5.2.5. Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with local education and governmental
institutions.
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Exhibit 2
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Section
City of Denton
Quarterly Financial Report
December 2012
PERFORMANCE REPORT
Exhibit 2
Strategic Plan Performance Dashboards
In FY 2010-11, the City of Denton embarked on the development of a Strategic Plan to serve as a roadmap for
achieving long-
Strategic Plan is a product of the input generated from the 2008/2009 Citizen Survey, two City Council Planning
Sessions, two Leadership Retreats, a special appointed Strategic Planning Steering Committee, and a City
Council retreat in February 2011.
The Strategic Plan is organized into five Key Focus Areas (KFAs) and major goals associated with each KFA are
also identified. In April 2011, the City Council adopted the below Strategic Plan to serve as the basis for resource
allocation decisions.
Key Focus Area 1: Organizational Excellence
Goal 1.1 Manage financial resources in a responsible manner.
Goal 1.2 Develop a high performance work force.
Goal 1.3 Promote effective internal and external communication.
Goal 1.4 Provide exemplary customer service.
Goal 1.5 Utilize technology to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Key Focus Area 2: Public Infrastructure
Goal 2.1 Optimize resources to improve quality of City roadways.
Goal 2.2 Seek solutions to mobility demands and enhance connecti
Goal 2.3 Promote superior utility services and facilities.
Goal 2.4 Manage drainage infrastructure.
Goal 2.5 Develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) based on comm
Key Focus Area 3: Sustainable Economic Development & Environment
Goal 3.1 Manage and facilitate growth, development, and redevelopment opportunities.
Goal 3.2 Encourage economic development.
Goal 3.3 Promote environmental sustainability.
Key Focus Area 4: Safe, Livable and Family Friendly Community
Goal 4.1 Enhance public safety in the community.
Goal 4.2 Seek clean and healthy neighborhoods in the City of Denton.
Goal 4.3 Provide quality, diverse, and accessible neighborhood s
Key Focus Area 5: Partnerships and Regional Leadership
Goal 5.1 Actively participate in regional, state, and federal initiatives.
Goal 5.2 Maintain visible and effective relationships with government-governmental
organizations.
In addition to the above KFAs and goals, the Strategic Plan also identified a number of specific and actionable
objectives for the organization. While this level of detail is beyond the scope of this document, the detailed
version of the Strategic Plan is used by the organization to drive results and achieve the stated goals.
On the following page, a matrix is presented to depict which departments are responsible for implementing each
of the KFAs described above. While every department has some level of responsibility for each KFA, the matrix is
On the accompanying Performance
Dashboards, the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each KFA by department are depicted.
Exhibit 2
SERVICE AREA KFA 1KFA 2KFA 3KFA 4KFA 5
UTILITIES
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Solid Waste
INTERNAL SUPPORT
Technology Services
Materials Management
Fleet
Risk
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Building Inspection
Code Enforcement
Libraries
Parks and Recreation
Planning
Development Review Engineering
Gas Well Review
Community Development
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire
Policeand Animal Services
Municipal Courtand Municipal Judge
TRANSPORTATION
Airport
Streets
Traffic
Transportation
ADMINISTRATIVE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
City Manager's Office
Economic Development
Facilities Management
Finance
Human Resources
Internal Audit
Legal
Public Communications
Key Focus Area 1: Organizational Excellence
Key Focus Area 2: Public Infrastructure
Key Focus Area 3: Sustainable Economic Development & Environment
Key Focus Area 4: Safe, Livable and Family Friendly Community
Key Focus Area 5: Partnerships and Regional Leadership
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Exhibit 3
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, May to July — Management refines projections and
prepares recommended budget.
" June — PUB reviews Utility Budgets, CIP, and provides
recommendation to the City Council.
" June 18th — Work session to discuss budget.
, End of July — City Manager's Proposed Budget
submitted to the City Council.
, August 1 St — Budget Workshop with the City Council.
, August�September — Additional work sessions and
public hearings regarding the budget.
" October 1St — Beginning of FY 2013-14.