2011/12/13 City Council Resolution 2011-121RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK FOR 2012 -2016
WHEREAS, the City is facing continuing challenges from the economic recession and rising costs to
provide public services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and staff are working together to reduce expenditures and increase
revenues in an effort to continue the basic services needed and expected by our community; and
WHEREAS, the way forward needs to be deliberate and strategic, with consideration for the
community's most important priorities; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need to develop plan for moving forward, the City began a strategic
planning process in July 2011; and
WHEREAS, because this is such an important undertaking, the City secured the services of
Management Partners, Inc. ( "Consultant "), experts in strategic planning, to help us with our plan; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan reflects a five month -long collaborative process with the City Council,
City staff, Commissioners, Community Partners and the Consultant; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan is founded on a clear vision, mission and goals; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan and an associated implementation plan will guide and inform policy
and program decisions for the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan will be an integral component to guide the budget and planning process
for FY 2012/13 and each year thereafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
does hereby authorize and approve the City of Rohnert Park Strategic Plan for 2012 -2016.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 13`" day of December, 2011.
ATT ST:
City Clerk
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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AHANOTU: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE BELFORTE: AYE
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