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CITY OF COLTON <br />MEMORANDUM <br />Office of the Mayor and Council <br />CITY COUNCH, MFF.TiNr_ nF nnvP 1,7 , ons <br />rrrri <br />Date: June 11, 1997 <br />To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers <br />From: Councilmember Donald Sanders <br />Subject: Formation of Blue Ribbon Committee, Solid Waste Management Committee, <br />and a Budget and Finance Committee <br />BACKGROUND <br />The request for granting authority to form a Blue Ribbon Committee was enacted June 3, 1997 and is <br />now being re-evaluated for further direction to staff. Additionally it is requested that two additional <br />committees be formed as noted hereunder. At this time, I am submitting a formal concept to each of <br />these Committees which outlines the structure, particulars and goals and objectives, as follows: <br />...... ...................................................................._.......----.......................----....---.......-- <br />Blue Ribbon Committee: The primary goal of the Blue Ribbon Committee serves to unite our ci... <br />vic <br />leaders from the publicand private sectors and establish a common bond to enhance the services offered <br />to the residents and business community. <br />Mission Statement: To evaluate existing services, delivery of services, cost, levels of efficiency of <br />current business practices and operations. <br />Goals and Objectives: <br />1. Create a public and private partnership. <br />2. Recommend Cost Reduction Ideas, Initiatives, etc. <br />I Examine Productivity Enhancements in all Departments <br />4. Explore methods that will enhance delivery of services and efficiency. <br />5. Evaluate all departments where commonality exists and/or overlapping services. <br />6. Establish the Blue Ribbon Commission's identity throughout the community. <br />7. Report back to City Council in 45 days initial findings and 90 days a final report. <br />8. Develop a reliable measuring stick to gauge Colton's efficiency and spending needs <br />on a long-term basis: <br />a. 5 -year Revenue Plan - Identify Potential Sources <br />b. 5 -year Spending Plan - Identify Reductions Yield 5-10% annually <br />c. Capital Improvement (short -/long-term) - Focus on infrastructure <br />d. Emergency Planning (reserves) - Continue reserves set-aside policy <br />e. Economic Development <br />f Job Stimulus <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Recommend the Blue Ribbon Committee consist of five (5) members with Finance Director serving on <br />this Committee as one of the five members. <br />Agenda Item No. �/ <br />