R-10-01-28-10G7 - 1/28/2010RESOLUTION NO. R -10-01-28-10G7
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Strategic Plan - Game On
2060 (the Strategic Plan") on April 223, 2009, which defined the
vision of the City of Round Rock as follows:
THE VISION: Round Rock will be the City of Choice for
entrepreneurs, business leaders, researchers, educators and
members of the various creative professions who want to combine
professional accomplishments and achievement with a culturally
rich, socially diverse and family -friendly lifestyle. At the
same time it will offer opportunities for personal growth,
safety and well being for all its residents;
and;
WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan's goal of making Round Rock the
City of Choice requires a prosperous economy, which is fueled by
successful, quality development; and
WHEREAS, because the City Council recognizes the importance of
the development process to a successful, quality development, it
desires to adopt a Philosophy Statement to guide the City and
memorialize its commitment; Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the Round Rock City Council hereby adopts the "City of
Round Rock Development Process Philosophy Statement" attached
hereto.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered
and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
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Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended
RESOLVED this 28th day of January, 2010.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
2
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: January 21, 2010
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting —January 28, 2010
ITEM: 10G7. Consider a resolution adopting the City Council's Development Philosophy
Statement.
Deaartment:
Staff Person:
Justification:
Administration
Jim Nuse, City Manager
The City Council is interested in providing guidance to the Development Community and staff regarding
their philosophy on the development process. This guidance will be used to improve the various aspects
of our community. Council will discuss a philosophy statement.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
The Council's Development Philosophy will guide city staff in implementing these strategic initiatives:
Economic Vitality, High Value Government, and Community Character & Environment
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of Fund: N/A
Outside Resources:
N/A
Public Comment:
N/A
City of Round Rock Development Process Philosophy Statement
Making It Happen
Round Rock's goal of a prosperous economy requires successful development.
To be the City of Choice for entrepreneurs and development professionals, our
city and its employees commit to provide an unmatched level of service. We
appreciate your decision to invest in Round Rock, and take very seriously our
role in participating in your success. Round Rock — The City of Choice for those
committed to Making It Happen.
EXHIBIT
Successful Development
To facilitate Successful Development, the City commits to the following goals:
* Provide superior and efficient development services by utilizing specific service
target measurements to remain competitive
* Develop and maintain respectful effective working relationships with the
development community
* Provide clear and understandable development standards (i.e. ordinances,
policies, and processes) that are easily accessible
* Utilize appropriate technology to enhance communication and efficiencies
* Strive for cost and time efficiencies for the City and development community
* Seek and value the input of all stakeholders when considering ordinance and
process changes
* Timely consider and research the economic impact of regulation changes prior
to their adoption
* Recognize the benefits of creativity, while clearly defining expected standards
of quality
Customer Service Commitment
To provide an exceptional service, the City commits to the following:
* Provide prompt and courteous service by qualified staff members who
recognize the economic implications of their decisions
* Communicate in a timely, helpful, and professional manner
* Timely respond to requests for communication and information
* Welcome the opportunity to meet at any point in the process
* Recognize that the economics of development are a critical factor and react
accordingly
* Be consistent in our application of development standards
* Provide consistent direction from all departments
* Provide documented code references when changes are required
* Provide an environment of cooperation that encourages open discussion and
clear guidance on how you can appeal decisions to the next level of authority
* Continuously strive to improve — Making It Happen
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