HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-076-07/02/2019-ADOPTING THE 2019-2021 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES RESOLUTION 2019-076
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADOPTING THE 2019-2021 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
WHEREAS,the Fort Collins City Council met at a Council Retreat on May 3 and 4, 2019,
to initiate and discuss plans for their new Council term; and
WHEREAS,at the Retreat,Council worked to develop Council priorities to guide the work
of'the City organization over the next two years("Council Priorities"); and
WHEREAS, the Council Priorities supplement the City's Strategic Plan, City Plan and
other adopted plans and policies and the funding priorities embodied in the adopted budget for
2019 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Council is committed to continuing longstanding and important City
efforts around climate action;smart cities,broadband,community policing,and engaging Larimer
County around addressing key infrastructure with the City's Growth Management Area; and
WHEREAS, City Council may amend the list of retreat priorities from time to time, based
on community needs, available resources, and new opportunities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS,that the Council hereby adopts as its priorities for action during the 2019-2021 Council
term the following initiatives within the seven Key Outcome Areas to supplement approved
Strategic Plan,Budgeting for Outcomes and other approved programs and plans.
1. Neighborhood Livability& Social Health:
a. Low income benefits/rebates streamlining and consolidation;
b. Equity and inclusion,
C. Optiriiization of alleys outside downtown;
d. Mobile home park preservation and resident protections; and
e. Affordable and achievable housing strategies.
2. Economic Health:
a. Affordable and accessible childcare;
b. Undergrounding of electric infrastructure (transmission and distribution);
C. Strategies that create community jobs; and
d. Small business plan.
3. Transportation & Mobility:
a. Encourage and increase Transfort use/additional bus rapid transit(BRT) corridors.
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4. Culture&Recreation: Provide diverse cultural and recreational amenities.
a. Equitable participation in culture and recreation programs;and
b. Park refresh/future needs.
5. Environmental Health:
a. Reduce plastic pollution;
b. Protect and enhance instream river flows;
C. Improved air quality; and
d. Mitigate impacts of oil and gas encroachment into Growth Management Area.
6. High Performing Government:
a. Effective, innovative and high-performing board;
b. Reimagine community engagement;
C. City financial sustainability; and
d. Reimagine boards and commissions.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 2nd
day of July, A.D..2019.
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