High Performing Community

VISION

• A collaborative and community-based approach to problem solving.
  
• Inclusive and accessible to all people.
  
• Effective and efficient local governance where all voices are valued.
  
• Fiscal sustainability and transparency in the City organization.
  
• World-class communications technology.

KEY PRINCIPLES

An Active and Engaged Community

• Encouraging and celebrating volunteerism and philanthropy throughout the community.
  
• Understanding and promoting the qualities that make Fort Collins a community where people choose to live including strong schools, a learning community, and many organizations working for positive change.

Effective Local Governance

• Providing outstanding customer service and working collaboratively with citizens to address issues and resolve problems.
  
• Collaborating with public, private, and non-profit organizations to maximize efficiency, innovation, and mutual benefits.
  
• Serving as a model for effective local governance.
  
• Striving to balance desired service levels against changing costs and revenues.
  
• Providing clear and transparent information concerning the budget process.

Communications and Technology

• Encouraging vibrant public discourse through technology, and pursuing technological solutions to ensure services are accessible, transparent, and efficient.
• Facilitating the exploration of collaborative solutions to expand citizens’ access to communication technologies.

PRIORITY ACTIONS

The following is a partial list of implementation actions identified as priorities in the Action Plan. Please refer to the Action Plan for a complete list of implementation actions.

Near Term (2011-2012)

• Evaluate a method for prioritizing programs and services across multiple budget results areas
  
• Convene a representative group of Boards and Commissions members to assess and suggest improvements to Boards and Commissions processes

Longer Term (2013 and beyond)

• Develop real-time energy use displays in public buildings and provide for vehicle charging capability in new City buildings

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