CITYWIDE GOALS
In January 2005, the City council identified the citywide goals listed below. Staff was directed to use these goals in setting departmental priorities and developing their own goals during the budget process. These six goals are identified below:
Balance the Budget
- Implement changes to balance the budget, including, promoting economic and redevelopment development to increase revenues and reduction in operational expenses.
Downtown Revitalization
- Hired the consulting firm of StudiOnEleven to assist with the Downtown Master Plan.
Economic and Mixed-Use Development
- Promote economic development throughout the community to increase needed revenue for the City.
- Review the possibility of incorporating Mixed-Use developments in the community including the Downtown Master Plan process.
Complete Commercial and Recreational Facility at BKK Site
- Complete grading for Commercial retail site at the BKK site. Tenants include Home Depot and Target.
- Continue site preparation for the construction of an 18-hole public golf course and recreational facility.
Improve Infrastructure
- Work with regional representatives and legislators to secure funds to improve the infrastructure in West Covina.
- Construct new median, curb and gutter, and street improvements throughout the community.
Preserve Public Safety
- Secure additional grants to pay for public safety capital and personnel costs.
- Maintain the excellent level of service that residents have come to expect.
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