Mayor and Council
Mission Statement
The Newport City Council and staff pledge to provide and manage city services utilizing sustainable practices. To enhance the livability of Newport, we strongly encourage citizen participation through volunteerism on committees and task forces. We will maintain fiscal responsibility and encourage community partners and agencies to achieve economic and sustainable development. |
City Council Goals 2012-13
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Water
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Wastewater
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Finance and Budgeting
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Stormwater
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Public Safety
Fire and Rescue
Police
Library
Community Development Department
Airport
Parks and Recreation
Streets and Transportation
Economic Development
Communications
| Ongoing Goals | A. Update the Water System Master Plan and the Comprehensive Plan |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A.
Consider construction of the new Agate Beach water tank
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| 1-5-Year Goals | A. Develop a watershed management plan B. Develop a water conservation plan and review the distribution system C. Implement automatic meter reading system D. Extend water system to the airport
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| 5+ Year Goals | A. Plan for future raw water supply |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Update and maintain mapping of systems (water, stormwater, and wastewater) |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Start, or continue with, initial inventory and mapping of systems B. Plan for bonding issues to provide for big project funding |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Develop wastewater plans for service to the airport B. Develop a Wastewater Master Plan C. Identify and reduce inflow, infiltration, and pollution D. Upgrade sewer pump stations in the north end E. Plan for funding of major reconstruction of wastewater system |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Develop and produce award-winning audits and budgets |
| Fiscal Year 11-12 Goals | A. Install and make operational a purchase requisition/purchase order system B. Implement the new accounting system (Caselle) |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Focus on reorganization of administrative duties in relation to finance and administration activities |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Update and maintain mapping of systems |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Participate in Emergency Response Committee planning process B. Consider implementation of stormwater fee C. Continue with initial inventory and mapping of systems D. Plan for funding of major construction/repair of system E. Continue to identify cross-connections and pollution sources F. Plan for NPDES requirements
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| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Develop Stormwater Master Plan |
| 5+ Year Goals | A. Plan for funding of major construction project |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Education and public outreach and designation of October as Emergency Preparedness Month B. Maintain Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
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| Fiscal year 12/13 Goals | A. Transition to an updated 911 system B. Develop Tsunami alerts and evacuation routes and sites C. Evaluate public facilities for earthquake readiness D. Form an Emergency Preparedness Committee – staff level and include ICS training |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Implement plan to upgrade structures for earthquake readiness B. Become a NOAA TsunamiReady City C. Develop a plan and implement stockpiles for emergency preparedness |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Strengthen volunteer and paid staff relationships B. Volunteer recruitment |
| Fiscal year 12/13 Goals | A. Reconfiguration of main station B. Develop a comprehensive Fire Inspection Program C. Consider and/or Update Comprehensive Plan |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Implement recommendations from ESCI B. Develop a strategic plan |
| 5+ Year Goals | A. Implement strategic plan |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Maintain volunteer force B. Continue to support education and crime prevention C. Evaluate and monitor staffing levels D. Conduct annual public surveys |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Update Comprehensive Plan B. Develop and implement a policy review schedule C. Develop a technology and equipment replacement schedule D. Participate in LINT as staffing allows E. Develop a strategy to achieve 100% FTE levels at all times F. Develop a resource and partnership to reinstate a school resource officer |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Add school resource officer |
| 5+ Year Goals | A. Become accredited with the Oregon Accreditation Alliance (OAA) |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Ensure the safety of library users and staff and minimize risk B. Pursue improvements to keep the library current |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Conduct an electrical and energy inspection and implement a plan to update heating and lighting systems B. Increase funding for collection development C. Develop an equipment and furnishings maintenance and replacement plan D. Install security cameras and improved lighting |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Plan for library expansion/relocation study B. Implement the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) security system |
| 5+ Year Goals | A. Expand or relocate the library |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Involve citizens in every aspect of planning |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Organize city records to handle leases, franchises, and easements B. Automate addressing and inspection records C. Develop incentives and regulatory changes to facilitate development of work force housing and develop a land bank D. Achieve “Tree City USA” designation E. Develop an open space policy and plan F. Adopt a city-wide erosion control code G. Work toward the Adoption of a Common Design Theme for South Beach |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Adopt recommendations related to the handling of/or treatment of storm runoff associated with new development B. Coordinate with the state and FEMA on flood plain and wetland regulations C. Develop a plan for handling city building inspection services D. Develop strategies for property acquisitions, sales, and other city assets E. Develop a plan for the inclusion of park models F. Adopt and Begin Implementing a Common Design Theme for South Beach |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Comply with FAA Part 139 regulations by continuing to develop staff by cross-training in all aspects of airport operations B. Maintain and develop operational and maintenance core guiding plans for field operations C. Continue to explore management options for the FBO D. Continue to develop and implement Airport Improvement Projects (AIP) |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Complete operational and maintenance plans for field operations B. Continue advanced training of operational staff C. Develop a plan to offer services of a full-service FBO |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Develop the FBO to a level that it becomes profitable and attractive to independent operations B. Continue to develop and support a volunteer association to support and promote ONP C. Continue to develop airport business opportunities including infrastructure upgrades |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Provide recreational programming and opportunities B. Maintain and continue to update programs and equipment C. Appoint and maintain the operation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Form and Parks and Recreation Foundation B. Implement an “Adopt-a-Park” and an “Adopt-a-Streetscape” program C. Develop a schedule and implementation plan for equipment and facilities repair and replacement D. Review the existing Comprehensive Plan with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and staff and report the findings to the City Council E. Update the CIP F. Create a cost recovery program and define subsidy levels G. Remodel and update the control desk, circuit room, and gym lights |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Address the issue of replacing the aquatic facility (municipal pool) B. Consider an update to the Parks and Open Space Master Plan |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Continue to support the Lincoln County Transit District and the shuttle program. B. Continue with the wayfinding project |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Designate and develop pedestrian and bicycle routes in association with streets B. Designate and develop gravel streets for paving, and develop a paving inventory and replacement program |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Develop a system to support electric and alternative fuel vehicles |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Maintain and implement economic development strategies B. Involve citizens in every aspect of planning |
| Fiscal Year 12/13 Goals | A. Work with the City Center Newport Association to develop a renewal plan B. Finalize the EOA and Economic Development Plan C. Address annexation and land supply issues D. Annex and zone city’s water reservoir |
| 1-5 Year Goals | A. Implement measures from the EOA and the Economic Development Plan B. Develop strategies for annexing property in the Urban Growth Boundary |
| Ongoing Goals | A. Continue utilizing employee surveys B. Continue to support the City Employee Committee C. Provide communication management training to supervisors and the management team |
