Town of Morrisville

Board of Commissioners

Goals and Initiatives

Adopted February 26, 2007

GOAL:	ACHIEVE A MIX OF LAND USES THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AND SUSTAINS LIVABILITY IN A CHANGING COMMUNITY.
	INITIATIVE:	Formalize and publish components of growth management plan.
	INITIATIVE:	Revise Land Use Plan and review and update ordinances to reflect revised plan.
	INITIATIVE:	Continue implementation of adopted Town Center plan.
	INITIATIVE:	Develop a formal acquisition and implementation strategy for parks, greenways, and open space.
	INITIATIVE:	Establish a storm water utility and fee system.
	INITIATIVE:	Work toward becoming an environmentally friendly and energy efficient community.

GOAL:	ACHIEVE A STRONG AND STABLE FINANCIAL POSITION THAT FULLY UTILIZES ALL RESOURCES IN A RESPONSIBLE, EFFICIENT, AND EFFECTIVE MANNER.
	INITIATIVE:	Create a strategic financial plan.
	INITIATIVE:	Ensure proper use of resources by enhancing internal controls.
	INITIATIVE:	Identify all new funding opportunities for specific town projects and services.
	INITIATIVE:	Develop a roadway evaluation program to analyze costs, prioritize maintenance, and secure funding.

GOAL:	CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY, INFORMATION, AND PROCESSES.
	INITIATIVE:	Refine and implement a performance measurement process to provide better information for budgetary decision making and create a stronger link between allocation of resources and desired results.
	INITIATIVE:	Review internal processes/develop TQM program to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
	INITIATIVE:	Establish a professional development plan.
	INITIATIVE:	Establish an implementation plan for information technology and identify departmental technology needs.

GOAL:	ENSURE THAT TRANSPORATION AND OTHER CRITICAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IS DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS.
	INITIATIVE:	Update, implement, and maintain a transportation plan that includes a reimbursement policy, developer incentives, and partnerships with Cary and other surrounding jurisdictions.
	INITIATIVE:	Develop and implement a Southwest Management Plan, including creating a self-sustaining funding mechanism.
	INITIATIVE:	Identify critical areas of traffic congestion and appropriate strategies to resolve traffic problems, drawing on NCDOT and partnering with Cary and other stakeholder jurisdictions.
	INITIATIVE:	Develop a capital funding strategy for infrastructure needs, including the Town Center.
	INITIATIVE:	Evaluate the costs and benefits of in-house vs. contract engineering services.

GOAL:	ACHIEVE A TOWN IMAGE WITH A STRONG, POSITIVE INDENTITY VALUED BY RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND VISITORS.
	INITIATIVE:	Develop a strategy to promote the identity of the town.
	INITIATIVE:	Increase public involvement in town government programs and processes.
	INITIATIVE:	Increase the availability of information regarding town government actions and functions.

GOAL:	FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT TO GROW AND DEVELOP NEW RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
	INITIATIVE:	Develop and maintain liaison with other agencies, jurisdictions, and stakeholders.

GOAL:	PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT SUSTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
	INITIATIVE:	Create a safer community by increasing community policing.
	INITIATIVE:	Evaluate existing emergency response capabilities.
	INITIATIVE:	Develop and implement a healthy community program.
	INITIATIVE:	Provide proper maintenance and maximize community usage of parks, recreation, and cultural resources and facilities.