Charlottesville Virginia Community Value of Services and Delivery
Charlottesville Virginia City Council Vision A leader in innovation, environmental sustainability, and social and economic justice Flexible and progressive in anticipating and responding to the needs of our citizens Cultural and creative capital of Central Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia City Council Strategy Smart, Citizen-Focused The delivery of quality services is at the heart of Charlottesville s social compact with its citizens. Charlottesville s approach to customer service ensures that we have safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and a clean environment. We continually work to employ the optimal means of delivering services, and our decisions are informed at every stage by effective communication and active citizen involvement.
Charlottesville Virginia City Council Strategy Smart, Citizen-Focused The delivery of quality services is at the heart of Charlottesville s social compact with its citizens. Charlottesville s approach to customer service ensures that we have safe neighborhoods, strong schools, and a clean environment. We continually work to employ the optimal means of delivering services, and our decisions are informed at every stage by effective communication and active citizen involvement.
City Council Strategies Sets Direction Green City - Environmental Stewardship Economic Sustainability Lifelong Learning Opportunities Quality Housing for All Arts and Culture America s Healthiest City Connected Community Smart Citizen Focused
City Savings and Efficiencies Staff Budget Process Encourages Savings prior to the Proposed Budget is Presented to Council in March Enhanced Emphasis in Savings in Recent Years based on State Economic Trends Includes Demonstrated Money Savings as well as with Community Value of Services and Delivery
City Savings and Efficiencies Millions of Dollars Saved During the Past Five Years Efficient Approach to Operating City Services Focus on Quality, Innovation, Technology, and Efficiency
City Savings and Efficiencies In Addition to Demonstrated Savings Emphasis on Environmental Sustainability and Conservation A Focus on Great Services and Community Value of Overall Quality of Life Issues
City Savings and Efficiencies Changes in Habits and Behavior Have Long-Term Benefits Emphasis in Infrastructure Investment Saving Money for the Future Hard Decisions Now Reap Future Rewards
Some Examples of Savings Staffing Best Practices Departmental Accountability Transparent Processes Anticipating Needs Conservation
Fire Services ECC Consolidation New Technologies New Fire Corps Alternative Fuels Efficient Response Health and Wellness Use of Grants
Policing Aggressive Grant Procurement Community Policing Investment in New Technology
Communications Use of Latest Technology Replacing and Enhancing Traditional Marketing and Communications Reaching more citizens in new cost effective ways
Social Services Foster Care Prevention A Leader in Efficiency for the State 100% Grant Funding Creating Local Partnerships
Financial Services AAA Bond Rating New Technology Leveraging Buying Power
Human Resources Strong Focus on Health and Wellness Prevention Push Cost Savings Screenings and Fitness Programs Employee Training
Parks and Recreation Partnerships Boys and Girls Club YMCA Service Efficiency Greenway and Trails Developments Investment in Neighborhood Parks
Parks, Golf and City Market Environmental Investments Enhanced Golf Course Operations City Market Expansion
Neighborhoods Pro-Active Approach UVa Partnership Building Inspections Technology Improvements
Environmental Leveraging Grants Azalea Park Meadowcreek Mitigation with private funding During Before After
Public Works Privatization of Trash and Recycling Recycling Expansion CTS Service Improvements
Green Buildings Energy Efficiency and Conservation Out with the Old In with the New
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