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RESOLUTI�PT R94-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CQUNCIL_ OF THS CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS ESTI�,BLISHING: MISSSOl�T ST�1'T'��'
AND GOALS AND OB.TECTIVgS FOR TSE; CITY" FOFL 19 9 4/19 9 5.
NOW '�R�RORS� B$ IT RBSOLVgD BY T�. CITY CQIINCI� OF THS�
CITY OF FRIF�N'DSWOOD:
W`HER.EAS; The City Council did hold a special meeting on
January 8, 1994 to. discuss missian statement, planning gQa1s
and objectives for the City of Friendswood; and
W�REAS.; At the special meeting, City Council estaUlished
raissiQn statem�nt, plann;ng goals and obj ectives fnr th�
City of Friendswo�d.
W�RSAS; It is the intention of the City Council ta take
app"ragriate action to im�lement each obj�ectiVe in a timely
manner.
NOW �RR�RF`•, BE IT RESaLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRI.ENI��WOOD HEREHY ESTABIaI�F3EI)" AND ADOPT� TH�
MISSION S'I`ATEMII�T'1', GOALS ANI) OBJECTIVESr �iIBIT "A" AND "$"
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF.
PASSBD, APPROVED AND 14DQP"rSLl THIS 21st DAY OF MARCH, Y994.
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ayor, elyn . Newman
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Pr -tem Ki t n Hajecate Coun � er Mel Measeles
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Councilmeml�er Tom Mani�on Councilmember E Stuart
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C uncilmember Harold Rale Cou ilmember Janis Lowe
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Ronald E. Cox, City Manager
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elo is McKen e, •
City Secretary
EXHIBIT "A"
The Mission of the Council and Staff of the City of Friendswood is to
provide the highest level of service to our citizens at the greatest
value in a manner that warrants the highest degree of public confidence in
our integrity and efficiency.
EXHIBIT "B"
GOALS A `through M
GOAL A
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THAT WILL ENHANCE THE UNIQUE
QUALITY OF LIFE IN FRIENDSWOOD
1. Fund Comprehensive Plan in the 1994-1995 budget document.
2. Combine pending plans with Comprehensive Plan through
meetings with project managers.
* Coordinate Dickinson and Clear Creek Watershed Plans
with all other planning.
3. Coordinate Master Planning with other planning entities -
Harris County Flood Control, H-GAC, Dickinson Bayou
Watershed.
4. Workshop on review of Major Thoroughfare Plan.
5. Continue to expand the feasibility of areas that may be
annexed.
January 1994
GOAL B
ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT HIGH EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS IN FRIENDSWOOD
l. Continue to implement Career Day.
2. Continue Community Education Sponsorship.
3. Continue workshops with other local legislative or
administrative groups.
4. Continue to seek a decision for joint election with FISD.
5. Continue Youth In Government Day at both high schools,
including eighth grade.
January 1994
GOAL C
DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC PLAN FOR FRIENDSWOOD
1. Request the Planning and Zoning Commission to study and
consider suitable areas for economic development, especially
for business parks.
2. Identify corporate executives who live in Friendswood to
assist the Economic Development Council.
3. Inventory and determine the economic development areas that
need infrastructure improvements or extensions which are
currently zoned Light Industrial.
4. Feasibility to extend services to the above areas.
January 1994
GOAL D
DEVELOP A PLAN FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF CITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
1. Inventory all city buildings and make recommendations for
approval for maintenance and repair (including ADA
requirements) .
* Develop a continuous maintenance plan for existing
conditions and future needs of facilities.
2. Maintain a Rolling Five-Year Street Plan and fund properly.
3. Continue infrastructure study for water and sewer facilities.
January 1994
GOAL E
DEVELOP A REVENUE PLAN TO SUPPORT PRESENT
AND PROJECTED GROWTH NEEDS
1. Develop needs for the use of additional sales tax and
educate the citizens on the needs. Call a vote in 1995.
2. Hold park fee schedule until completion of Parks Master Plan.
3. Continue dialogue in June and July 1994 with volunteer fire
department personnel concerning potential revenue producing
sources.
4. Continue to monitor franchises and work with the local area
coalition on cable T.V, franchise fees.
S. Recommend appropriate action on purchase of golf course.
January 1994
GOAL F
ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT A DRUG-FREE FRIENASWOOD
1. Continue to support school activities such as D.A.R.E, and
Project Prom at Friendswood High School and Project
Graduation at Clear Brook High School.
2. Continue to supporC Bay Area Crime Stoppers.
3. Send letters from Mayor to licensed alcohol operators along
with a resolution. To be accomplished no later than early
1994. -
4. Reactivate the Drug Advisory Council.
5. Continue to meet with the Galveston County Mayors &
Councilmen's Association, Harris County Mayors' & Councils'
Association, and the Clear Lake Area Council of Cities to
support and encourage action for matters of common concern.
January 1994
GOAL G
ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT
DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL
1. Continue to support Corps of Engineers Clear Creek Project.
2. Continue to support the implementation of the Clear Creek
Regional Watershed Master Plan.
3. Continue to support Clear Creek Drainage District projects,
Galveston County Drainage District No. 3, and Harris County
Flood Control District.
4. Support FEMA Community Rating System (CRS) .
5. Monitor City's Master Drainage Plan.
6. Support Dickinson Bayou Watershed study.
7. Continue Clover Acres projects.
8. Identify funding sources for drainage projects.
January 1994
GOAL fl
IDENTIFY NEEDS OF SENIOR CITIZENS
1. Develop a plan for a permanent senior citizens area at the
Community Center.
2. Seek financial funding from County and State for above
project.
3. Continue to promote, support, and assist in coordinating
senior groups.
January 1994
GOAL I
ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE OF THE CITY
1. Submit grant application to Keep Texas Beautiful for
recognition.
2. Coordinate special pick-ups with Best Waste.
3. Implement a program for two entrance signs. Due February 15,
1994.
4. Better coordinate the Available Trees Program with the Clear
Creek Drainage District.
5. Develop a streetlight policy.
6. Replace existing street signs with reflective material.
January 1994
GOAL J
ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING
THAT ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE
1. Continue the Five Star Spirit awards.
2. Continue professional development of all employees through
seminars, conferences, and training programs.
3. Develop customer complaint response program with special
emphasis on follow-up of each complaint.
January 1994
GOAL R
ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES WHICH IMPROVE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF LIFE
l. Support state and federal agencies for a timely resolution
to the superfund site cleanup.
2, Recycling.
* Designate April as Recycling Month.
* Composting.
Examine regional composting with other cities.
Encourage backyard composting.
Encourage Don't Bag It program.
* Encourage Christmas Tree Chipping program.
* Purchasing Policy on recycled materials - April 1994.
* Support increased participation of all recycling.
* Review available oil recycling locations and publicize.
Encourage citizens to recycle.
3. Alternative Transportation.
* Continue to support Bicycle Advisory Committee.
* Encourage bicycle safety for cyclists and citizens
through a newsletter.
4. Sidewalks.
* Implement five-year sidewalk plan.
* Continue �o fund at least one mile a year.
January 1994
GOAL L
COMMUNICATE COUNCIL AND STAFF ACTIVITIES
l. Continue to encourage Council and staff to make
presentations to groups.
2. Continue to utilize Cable T.V. for presentations of city
issues of importance.
3. Continue to utilize Community Bulletin Boards.
4. Continue to disseminate city information at Library and
Chamber of Conanerce.
5. Continue to explore ways to utilize homeowner's associations
for communication purposes.
6. Continue placing flyers in the monthly Chamber of Commerce
newsletter.
7. Have committees of the city report quarterly to City Council.
January 1994
GOAL M
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSI�IE PARK PLAN
1. Purchase a sports complex site. To be completed by June 1,
1994.
2. Consider the development of a sports complex, including
additional land.
3. Consider the methods of funding for items one (1) and (2)
above.
January 1994