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City of Centerville Goals Adopted May 23, 2001 CRITERIA Each goal must be: . Focused and lead to action There should be an outcome from each goal statement. This may be in the form of research, plan, ordinance, guideline, purchase, contract, hiring personnel, joint powers agreement, or actually constructing a building to name a few options. From the original discussions held in December 2000 and January 2001, the necessary planning required to solve identified issues is important, but action on the plan is critical. Otherwise, we end in a loop of inaction that does not solve the issues or concerns. . Researched and factual information provided to Council There is a need for considered thought before taking action. Responsibility for achieving this completed staff work rests with the committees, public works, engineer, attorney, or administrator. Completed staff work is essential before approval by Council. It is quite possible that a goal might not get implemented because the research effort finds that there is no authority to act, it costs too much, it is not desired by the public, or some unknown entity will provide the service or good in a more efficient and cost effective manner. These goals are subject to modification based on the best available data at the time of an implementation decision. . Implemented without raising taxes From the initial meetings, members raised taxes as a concern. We also heard this in the public meetings. The school levy increased property taxes by several hundred dollars. Members did not want to add goals that would require Centerville's taxes to increase. There is a strong sense, that citizens cannot absorb new taxes. . Communicated and seek public input and participation The City holds public hearings, informational meetings, open houses, open-mike at Council meetings, and other forums to gather citizen concerns. The best decisions occur when differing points of view are given the opportunity to be heard. This Council and prior Council's value citizen input as essential and have sought that through a variety of methods and techniques. '\