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Goal: Roseville has a qrowina, diverse, and stable revenue base Strategy A: Establish sustainable funding sources and mechanisms to pay for community needs Strategy B: Encourage renovation and redevelopment to increase tax base Strategy C: Consider alternative mechanisms to fund city services I) Participate in regional collaborations to more efficiently fund city services 2) Explore options such as local sales tax, county wheelage tax, billing and fees for services, assessments, etc. 3) Aggressively seek grant revenues Goal: Roseville responsiblv funds proarams, services, and infrastructure to meet lona-term needs Strategy A: Maintain the highest financing and budgeting standards Strategy B: Align budget and expenditures to support programs and services for all city functions Strategy C: Actively manage funds to provide long-term fiscal stability I) Maintain adequate fund balance 2) Maintain good bond rating 3) Plan for long-term capital requirements Strategy 0: Incorporate community priorities in funding decision-making process Collaborate with other governmental units to leverage and manage costs for operations, services, and capital improvements Goal: Roseville has world-renowned parks, open space, and multiaenerational recreation proarams and facilities Strategy A: Expand and maintain year-round, creative programs and facilities for all ages, abilities, and interests I) Remain aware of and responsive to changes in recreational needs and trends 2) Keep a reasonable balance between open spaces and parks 3) Increase use of parks and recreation facilities 4) Maintain and improve trails, wetlands, and nature center(s) 5) Actively promote parks, recreation, open space, and trail opportunities 6) Protect parks and recreation assets and assure user safety Strategy B: Provide high quality and well-maintained facilities, parks, and trails I) Maintain and manage parks, recreation facilities, forests, and open spaces to the highest standards using best practices; implement a plan to retain green and open space 2) Leverage resources by partnering with other communities, agencies, and school districts to optimize open space, fitness and recreation programming, and facility options 3) Connect the park system to the community via paths and trails 4) Make the entire park system, including lakes and ponds, accessible to people with disabilities 5) Support volunteerism to encourage people to actively support parks and open spaces Final Recommended Goals and Strategies, 12/18/06 Page 7