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Proposed Operating Budget Pages 85-107 Proposed Line Item Supplement Pages 53-68 Fiscal Year 2015/16

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Support the development of safe,

livable and sustainable environments

• Business friendly atmosphere
• Enhance quality of life

DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES

DIVISIONS

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• His

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• CDBG an

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• Tax Abatem

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urrent ent & & Long ng Ran ange ge Pl Plan anni ning ng

• Transpo

porta tati tion

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• Assisted 48 developers and small

businesses

• Supported Private Investment
• Unilever
• Stoney Creek Inn
• Main Event
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Hy Ve Vee Expansion and Remodel

• Price Chopper Remodel

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT

• Preserving Neighborhoods
• Rehab 8 abandoned properties
• Allocating Prioritized Resources
• 39 minor and emergency home repairs
• Approximately 900 senior meals
• Over 1300 emergency shelter and

assistance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – QUALITY OF LIFE

• CityWorks PLL

PLL

• Expanded GIS technology
• Use of Social Media to engage citizens
• Tax Abatement
• Historic Preservation

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – EFFICIENCIES & ENGAGEMENT

• Completed 2 UDO Amendments
• 115 Building Permit Feedback Surveys
• Revised Certificate of Appropriateness

ACCOMPLISHMENTS – STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

• Community Promotion
• Smartphone App
• Rediscover Independence website
• Facilitate Business Processes
• Implement CityWorks PLL for building permits
• Up to date improvements to keep pace with

the industry

• Survey business license process
• Reinvestment in Corridors & Properties

2015-16 OBJECTIVES