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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
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Item No. S.E.
For Meeting of: August 18, 2015
2nd Quarter Strategic Plan Monitoring Report
Tony O'Rourke, City Manager
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Strategy
Department
1st Quarter Progress Report
2nd Quarter Progress Report
3rd Quarter Progress Report
4th Quarter Progress Report
1
Develop a wine, craft brew, and cider
marketing campaign with businesses
Economic
Development
Strategic plan completed, logo designed,
website placement held, event planning
underway for fall showcase, scheduled a fam
tour
Held fam tour, showcased beverages at Roots
& Vines event, photographer scheduled and
completed the design of a new website
www.craftbeverageyakima.com
2
Enhance/expand downtown special
events
Economic
Development
Roots & Vines festival - 2,000+ attendees,
Second Annual Blues and Local Brews Festival
had 2,500 attendees and the first two
Downtown Summer Nights shows were well
attended.
3
Attend and promote Yakima at the
International Council of Shopping
Centers annual conference in Las Vegas
Economic
Development
Designed new booth look and brochure to be
used at the event
Attended the festival with City Councilmember
Tom Dittmar and three local developers
4
Produce Lunchtime Live and
Downtown Summer Nights concert
series in 2015; invest in new events
Economic
Development
Planned and coordinated booking for
Lunchtime Live, Blues and Brews, Downtown
Summer Nights along with new event Roots
and Vines. Worked with Downtown Association
of Yakima to bring back Cruise the Ave on the
second Saturday of June, July, August and
September
Five show Lunchtime Live series completed and
a strong start to Downtown Summer nights.
Roots and Vines drew over 2,000 people in its
first year.
5
Update Convention Center expansion
feasibility study
Economic
Development
The expansion feasibility study has been
completed and will be discussed at the July
Yakima City Council Economic Development
Committee meeting
Update the City's Comprehensive Plan
The City's Comprehensive Plan Update
On June 25, 2015, the RFQs for the
and Transportation Plan to remain
process for the GMA's mandated periodic
Transportation Plan and Comp Plan updates
incompliance with the State's Growth
update (RCW 36.70A.130), is well
were sent to ten consulting firms inviting them
Management Act
underway. The Planning Division staff is
conducting inventory and reviewing the
elements to identify the necessary
updates, amendments, and actions for
Plan compliance with the GMA. At its May
19, 2015 Business Meeting, the City
to send Statement of Qualification proposals.
We received four proposals, and are preparing
to interview the four consulting groups during
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the week of August 3r, 2015. The SOW and
contract are scheduled to be completed in
early September. Staff is continuing to conduct
inventory, data collection, and analysis of the
Council adopted a resolution to implement
the Public Participation Guide which
provides opportunities throughout the
Comprehensive Plan elements.
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Community
process for public outreach and receiving
Development
public input on the Plan. Planning Division
staff has drafted two RFQs to begin the
process of hiring individual consultants, or
teams, to assist in updating the
Comprehensive and Transportation plans,
which are also required by the GMA.
These updates are scheduled to run
concurrently. Staff has created a
Comprehensive Plan Update webpage to
communicate project status, distribute
information, and conduct surveys.
Develop final plans for the mill site and
The legal department continues to work with
The state budget included funding for the
right of way acquisition for the Cascade
the planning, engineering, environmental
transportation network and 1-82 improvements
Mill Parkway
contractor and ecology to identify the future
road alignments and determine the
for future years. The City and County will
continue to develop construction plans for the
Community
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Development
environmental status of the right of way areas
with respect to remediation of landfill within
those areas as well as resolving acquisition of
the landfill property.
project and conduct environmental review.
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Environmental remediation/ cleanup
of the mill site property
Community
Development
Similar to mill site development evaluation, the
Legal Department continues to work on
settling claims with the City's insurance carriers
for remediation costs as well as to interact with
Ecology to work toward an appropriate
remediation effort for the landfill parcel in
compliance with the City's obligations to the
property owner.
Environmental testing as required by the
Department of Ecology was completed in June.
Once results are analyzed and submitted, the
City and our consultant (Landau) will develop
revised remediation plans.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Strategy
Dept.
1st Quarter Progress Report
2nd Quarter Progress Report
3rd Quarter Progress Report
4th Quarter Progress Report
1
Create four corporal positions and
promote officers to them
Police
Waiting for patrol numbers to increase prior to
promoting.
Waiting for patrol numbers to increase prior to
promoting
2
Research community court concept,
partnerships, and benefits
Legal
The Center for Court Innovations, a federally
funded non-profit think tank devoted to
helping jurisdictions around the country
explore alternative court models, has provided
a framework for the City to determine whether
there is a need for a community court and
whether it is feasible given our community
resources. We are currently in the "needs
assessment" part of the process which involves
polling residents about public safety in the
focus communities and determining what low
level recurring crime is affecting quality of life
in those focus neighborhoods.
The City has completed the community needs
assessment portion of the process. The needs
assessment consisted of a community survey
performed in the focus community, group
interviews including business owners and
residents in the focus community, stakeholder
interviews, and statistics from the court,
prosecutor and police department. The Center
for Court Innovations is studying the data and
will produce a written report in the coming
weeks. The next phase of the process is to
reach out to potential partners and establish a
budget for the Council consideration.
3
Add officers to new federal and state
task force
Police
Lease was secured for a task force office.
Meetings continue with federal partners to
further define scope and responsibilities of the
task force.
Task force office is nearing completion for
occupancy. The interlocal agreement between
the City of Yakima Police Department and the
FBI was passed by City Council on July 7, 2015
and we are awaiting for signatures on the
contract.
4
Hire police public information officer;
increase public outreach
Police
Police Information Specialist job classification
was finalized and approved by civil service.
Public Information Specialist was hired May,
2015. We have held 2 Coffee with a Cop
outreach events in the 2nd quarter.
5
Purchase new fire engine and ladder
truck
Fire
6
Purchase, train and install new Live
Scan fingerprinting system
police
Grant has been submitted and passed the first
level of review.
Grant award determination will not be made
until October 2015.
7
Develop radio replacement program
for YPD
Police
Inventory of radios has been conducted. Order
will be placed in 2nd quarter.
Radio order will be placed in 3rd quarter.
8
Construct and open new
communications center
Police
Construction on communications center is
nearing completion with expected occupancy
in May 2015.
New communications center was operational
and went live May 28, 2015.
9
Purchase rehab/breathing air
resources unit in order to comply with
WA Administrative Code
Fire
Manufacturing and federal approval delays
created a delay in the delivery of these units.
Currently, all of the units have been delivered
and a training program is underway. Once
training is complete, the units will be deployed
into the field.
As one of the first fire departments in the
country to take delivery of this all-new model,
in-house training evolutions revealed several
issues that require replacement parts and
adjustments by the vendor and manufacturer.
The revised in-service target date has been
moved to September 1, 2015.
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Emergency Management
Fire
This program was recently placed under the
direction of the Fire Department. An
Emergency Management Specialist has been
hired, and focused efforts is being placed upon
personnel training, outfitting an EOC and
providing community outreach activities.
Community outreach has begun for the City's
Special Populations. Police, Public Works, and
Fire are working closely together to implement
policy and procedure. Specific staff education
has been delivered and additional training is
scheduled. A City/County contract is being
awarded for a public Emergency Notification
System which is anticipated to be operational
in late August.
11
Implement a Fire Services Agreement
with Fire District 11 (Broadway)
Fire
A draft agreement is awaiting review and
ratification by Council and District
Commissioners.
The draft agreement still lacks a provision for
District 11 to address the purchase of a water
tender to effectively provide fire protection in
those areas of the district that are not served
by hydrants. The City has experienced
difficulty arranging a meeting with a voting
quorum of the commissioners. The next
meeting has been set for August 20, 2015.
PUBLIC TRUST & ACCOUNTABILITY
Strategy Department
1st Quarter Progress Report
2nd Quarter Progress Report
3rd Quarter Progress Report
4th Quarter Progress Report
1
Implement new procurement software
and services for City and County
purchasing
Finance/
Purchasing
Purchasing is in the final stages of negotiating a
contract with Public Purchase. Expected
implementation, July 2015.
Contract signed and implementation to begin
8/1/15. Vendor community will be notified
through newspaper, mail, email, and website.
2
Research utility billing systems; install
new billing system
Finance/ Utility
Services
Received the Business Process Analysis report
on the utility billing system prepared by FCS
Group. Researched software options, including
a site visit to a city that recently implemented
Cayenta, and attending a users group meeting.
Entered into an agreement with Accent
Consulting to perform project management on
the Utility Management System
implementation. Chose Cayenta CIS solution as
the new Utility management system.
3
Implement new parking enforcement
citation management software system
Finance/ Utility
Services
Chose Passport Parking Citation software
solution as new parking enforcement software
system. Negotiated contract with Passport and
currently working to implement the system --
expected completion in mid -summer.
In the final stages of Implementing Passport
Citation software, awaiting approval from
Administrative Office of Courts on final
language for new citation. Finance finalizing
online banking/payment options expected
implementation by end of August.
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Strategy
Department
1st Quarter Progress Report
2nd Quarter Progress Report
3rd Quarter Progress Report
4th Quarter Progress Report
1
Increase Capitol Theatre management
fee
Finance
Implemented the budgeted fee increase in the
quarterly distribution to the Capitol Theatre
Committee (CTC)
N/A
2
Increase Convention Center
management fee to increase
promotion of Yakima
Finance
Implemented the budgeted fee increase in the
monthly distribution to Yakima Valley Visitors
and Convention Bureau (YVVCB)
N/A
3
Increase Sports Commission
Management fee to create new
sporting events
Finance
Implemented the budgeted fee increase in the
monthly distribution to Yakima Valley Visitors
and Convention Bureau (YVVCB)
N/A
4
Partner with YMCA on aquatics facility
Public Works/
Parks
The Legal Department and Public Works staffs
are working with the YMCA representatives to
draft agreements for the acquisition,
development, and operation of a future
aquatics center associated with the expansion
of a YMCA facility in the City. Public Works also
continues to seek direction from RCO should
soccer fields be displaced at Chesterly Park.
The Legal Department is working with the
YMCA representatives to finalize the revisions
to the draft agreements for presentation to the
Council. Legal is also involved with Planning
and Parks on RCO negotiations for conversion
of Chesterly Park property for aquatic
center/YMCA uses, having met with RCO and
National Park Service representatives to define
the necessary steps required for conversion.
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Work with SOZO on new soccer/sports
complex
Public Works/
Parks
The Legal Department and Public Works
department are working cooperatively with the
SOZO group to develop and draft agreements
for the ongoing efforts to acquire and develop
the future soccer facility, to annex the soccer
property into the City and to improve access to
the property in conjunction with the County.
The Legal Department and SOZO continue to
formulate and finalize the terms for property
acquisition and development of the Soccer
Park property as well as the adjacent parcel
Council authorized the City to acquire. The
agreements with SOZO continue to be refined
to address new investment opportunities and
annexation steps have been initiated for both
parcels.
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IMPROVE the BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Strategy Department
1st Quarter Progress Report
2nd Quarter Progress Report
3rd Quarter Progress Report
4th Quarter Progress Report
1
Relocate Visitor Information Center
Engineering
Design and details of move nearing
completion.
Bid documents prepared. Initial discussions
with PP& L complete. Project ready to bid in
3rd quarter and start in late 3rd quarter.
2
Revitalize North 1st Street
Engineering
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Phase 1 design complete. Phase 2 design on-
going.
Phase 2 design nearing 30% complete.
3
Extend 21st Avenue and Airport Lane
for additional hangar spaces and
business development
Airport
Airport staff in conjunction with Economic
Development Manager applied and was
awarded SIED Grant/ Loan for $ 789,000 in
January 2015. Design of the project to begin
Spring of 2015.
Airport staff in conjunction with the City
Engineering Department met with Yakima
County Engineering to start the design of 21st
Ave and Airport Lane. A site visit illustrated the
scope of work and needed improvments to
provide access to the south side of airport.
Yakima County Engineering is in the process of
develping the design of the roads and
infrastructure.
4
Install bins of light artwork and elevate
sidewalk along the underpass
Engineering
Bid documents 85% complete.
Finalization of bid documents continues.
Randall Park improvements
Southwest Rotary began work on the Wildlife
The Randall Dog Park had a grand opening on
Viewing Deck at the pond. New electrical
service installation was begun for the irrigation
pumps. The old electrical service was inside
the old restroom which is scheduled to be
demolished in June. SEPA for the project was
completed. Downtown Yakima Rotary Club has
met with the Parks and Recreation staff on
numerous occasions and they are committed
to replacing the playground structure. A total
of $110,000 has been pledged for the new
playground, which is scheduled to be
April 18, 2015. The Southwest Rotary Wildlife
Viewing Deck was completed during this
reporting period. The electrical service for the
irrigation pumps was relocated. Meetings have
continued with Downtown Yakima Rotary Club
and they have committed to building a new
playground ($115,000) in July 2015. Official
word from the State of Washington Recreation
and Conservation Office has been received
regarding the $500,000 matching grant for
Randall Park. The Sunrise Rotary Club has
Public Works/
constructed by volunteers in July. Playground
committed to building two picnic shelters in
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Parks
equipment will be ordered in May. Planning
meetings have begun with Sunrise Rotary for
the construction of at least one picnic shelter.
The new shelter(s) will be placed near the pond
and playground. Final determination of the
the fall of 2015. AHBL continues to work with
the City Stormwater Division on the design
work for the Randall Park Pond. The Re -
vegetation Plan for around the pond has been
designed by Katrina Strathmann with Mid -
$500,000 grant has not yet been received for
the State of Washington Recreation and
Conservation Office. Work at the dog park was
performed on the fence, drinking fountain,
parking lot and irrigation during this quarter.
Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group. Some
of the re -vegetation may occur in the fall. HLA,
Inc has been contracted to complete the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Begin the process of creating a
comprehensive connectivity network
ADA transition plan consultant chosen. Bicycle
master plan underway.
Work on bicycle master plan continues.
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by identifying existing sidewalks and
bicycle lanes for a connectivity master
plan
Engineering
Cleanup and sale of the former Tiger
24th and Nob Hill site fully excavated, installed
Property at 24th and Nob Hill declared surplus
Oil properties
biodegrade activants and delivery system,
excavation filled and cleared. Monitoring wells
in place on other sites. Applying for
reimbursement from Trust Fund.
and listed with realtor for sale. Acquiring
updated appraisal, working with DOE toward
issuance of a "no further action" letter.
Cleanup of other sites progressing. Cleanup
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Community
underway at East Nob Hill site, monitoring
Development
wells established on all sites. Working with
DOE regarding 5512 Summitview site on best
approaches to achieve final cleanup.
8
Upgrade existing City Hall building
Public Works/
Facility
Maintenance
Public Works was directed to move and
oversee all of Building Maintenance (Public
Works, City Hall and YPD) effective June 1st.
Working with Engineering to contract with ECS
to develop an elevator bid packet. Exterior
painting and awning colors will be selected in
May. Doors are ready to be ordered as soon as
Utilities determines counter configuration.
Nursery is now open, so two new trees on 2nd
Street will be planted with flowers that didn't
survive the winter. Update on Council doors in
mid-July.
9
Water system improvements WTP
Intake
Utilities/Engine
ering-
Water/Irrigatio
n Division
The partnership has been formed,
measurement completed by both the County
and the City, technical meeting held on
2/25/2015 and in process of scheduling
another technical meeting
Technical planning work continues.
10
Replace and improve the water mains
on North 1st Street
Utilities/Engine
ering-
Water/Irrigatio
n Division
HLA is designing improvement to N. 1st St.
which includes the water mains
Design continues.
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Modification to the Nelson DamPartnership
Utilities/Engine
ering-
Water/Irrigatio
n Division
formed, technical meetings on
1/13/2015, 1/21/2015, 2/20/2015 and
3/3/2015. Some progress on an agreed
concept for irrigation delivery, flood flow and
fish passage
Technical planning work continues.
CITY OF YAKIMA 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES -Mid year report
ECONOMIC
PUBLIC
IMPROVE THE BUILT
PUBLIC TRUST &
DEVELOPMENT
SAFETY
ENVIRONMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY
PARTNERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
1, Build upon our existing businesses and industries.
1. Promote and increase community based partner-
1. Enhance the appearance of the City.
1. Create and implement a comprehensive Public
1. Work with local, state, and federal agencies to
1.
ships in crime prevention.
1.
Communications Strategy to encourage
secure funding for transportation infrastructure.
2. Continue the physical revitalization of the City.
2.
2. Create a strong first impression of the City through
participation in civic affairs for the entire
2. Ensure appropriate service levels for public safety.
entry statements at key City entrances.
3. Opened new 911 Communications Center
4. Yakima Police Department hired a full time public
Create a legislative and administrative strategy and
3. Build on the community's heritage, naturalpartnership
resources, and livability.
3. Proactively address gang violence through gang
3. Create Neighborhood Service Teams consisting of
community.2.
2 Enhance public engagement.
with the Association of Washington
Cities.
4. Collaborate with downtown businesses to foster the
free initiatives.
City operational departments and neighborhood
associations to enhance neighborhood appearance
3. Increase citizen involvement through the creation of
3. Partner with private, public, and non profit
growth and development of downtown.
4. Canduct tire inspections of all businesses.
and community pride.
volunteer opportunities.
organizations in creating community and downtown
5. Execute a plan for environmental restoration of the
5. Enhance downtown safety by operating visible and
4. Enforce signage and code standards to ensure the
engagement, inclusion, and pride.
Mill Site.
6. Optimize business development and capital
routine bike and foot patrols.
6. Improve neighborhood safety by installing more
aesthetics, integrity, and safety of the City.
4. Partner with downtown merchants, Capitol Theatre,
Central Washington State Fair, and Yakima Valley
improvements.
street lights.
5. Maintain and support public infrastructure facilities
for drinking water, irrigation, sewer service, and
Tourism in creating more community events and
activities.
7. Expand partnerships with local businesses, not for
7. Strengthen cooperation and partnership with other
sewer capacity.
profits, and civic organizations to stimulate
economic development
agencies.
8. Construct new 911 Communications Center.
5. Partner with the Latino community to address the
needs and expectations of that population in the
community.
8. Create a cohesive marketing strategy for wine, craft
brews, and cider products.
9. Expedite the fingerprinting process for concealed
pistol licenses.
2015 MEASURABLE
OUTCOMES
1. Created strategic plan, logo and website promoting
Yakima's craft brews, wine and cider products.
1. Secured lease for new task force office.
2. Submitted grant for fingerprinting scanner.
1.
Completed Phase 1 design of North 1st Street
Revitalization project.
1.
Entered into an agreement with Passport
Parking fora new parking citation software
system.
1.
Worked with the YMCA and SOZO to develop
agreements for an aquatics facility and a multi -
sports facility.
2. Kicked off Lunchtime Live and Downtown Summer
2.
Received SIED grant/loan for airport
Nights concert series.
3. Opened new 911 Communications Center
4. Yakima Police Department hired a full time public
infrastructure improvements.
2.
Entered into an agreement with Accent
Consulting to perform the utility billing software
2.
Secured significant state funding for critical
transportation infrastructure projects.
3. Promoted Yakima at the RECON Convention.
information specialist.
3.
Finalized Bins of Light artwork and elevated
sidewalk bid documents.
upgrade.
3.
Partnered with Association of Washington Cities
5. Conducted community outreach activities, such as,
Coffee with a Cop and Roll Call events.
4.
Opened new dog park at Randall Park.
on successful legislative strategy.
CITY OF YAKIMA 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES—MID YEAR REPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIES
• Build upon our existing signature businesses and industries.
• Continue the physical revitalization of the City.
• Build on the community's heritage, natural resources, and livability.
• Collaborate with downtown businesses to foster the growth and development of downtown.
Execute a plan for environmental restoration of the Mill Site.
• Optimize business development and capital improvements.
• Pursue cleanup of the mill site property.
• Expand partnerships with local businesses, not for profits, and civic organizations to stimulate economic development.
• Create a cohesive marketing strategy for wine, craft brews, and cider products.
1st Quarter
1. Created strategic plan, logo, and website.
2. Designed new boolti and brochure for RECON
Convention in Las Vegas.
3. Coordinated schedule for Downtown Summer
Nights, Blues & Local Brews, Lunchtime Live,
and Roots and Vines,
4. Worked with Downtown Association of Yakima to
bring back Cruise the Avenue nights in June,
July, August, and September.
5. Continued working on Mill Site remediation.
6. Reviewed updates, amendments, and actions for
Comprehensive Plan Update in compliance with
the GMA.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
2nd Quarter
1. Hosted FAM tours to showcase Yakima and its
attractions and events.
2. Developed new craft beverage website.
3. Participated in the RECON Convention.
4. Kicked off Lunchtime Live series.
5. Completed Convention Center expansion feasi-
bility study.
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
CITY OF YAKIMA 2015 S 1RATEGIC PRIORITIES—MID YEAR REPORT
PUBLIC SAFETY
• Promote and increase community based partnerships in crime prevention.
• Ensure appropriate service levels for public safety services.
• Proactively address gang violence through gang free initiatives.
• Conduct fire inspections of all 4,000 commercial structures.
• Enhance downtown safety by operating visible and routine bike and foot patrols.
• Improve neighborhood safety by installing more street lights.
• Strengthen cooperation and partnership with other agencies.
• Construct new 911 Communications Center.
Expedite the fingerprinting process for concealed pistol licenses.
1st Quarter
Secured lease for a federal and state violent
crimes task force office.
2. Submitted grant for new fingerprinting scanner.
3. Continued work on new 911 Communications
Center.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
2nd Quarter
1. Hired police Public Information Specialist and
held two Coffee with a Cop outreach events.
2. Opened new 911 Communications Center.
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
CITY OF YAKIMA 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES—MID YEAR REPORT
IMPROVE THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
• Enhance the appearance of the City through:
• Community-based clean-up programs
• Volunteer code enforcement rangers
• New downtown design and signage standards • Comprehensive graffiti abatement program
• Business facade and streetscape improvements
• Create a strong first impression of the City through entry statements at key City entrances.
• Create Neighborhood Service Teams consisting of all City operational departments and neighborhood associations to enhance
neighborhood appearance and community pride.
• Enforce signage and code standards to ensure the aesthetics, integrity, and safety of the City.
• Maintain and support public infrastructure facilities for drinking water, irrigation, sewer service, and sewer capacity.
1st Quarter
Completed Phase 1 design of North 1st Street
revitalization.
2. Applied for and was awarded SIED grant/loan for
airport road improvements.
3,
MEASURABLE OUTCO
2nd Quanei
ES
1. Prepared bid documents for relocating the Visi-
tors Center.
2, Finalized Bins of Light artwork and elevated
sidewalk bid documents.
3. Opened dog park at Randall Park.
4th Quarter
CITY OF YAKIMA 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES—MID YEAR REPORT
PUBLIC TRUST & ACCOUNTABILITY
• Create and implement a comprehensive Public Communications Strategy to encourage participation in civic affairs for the
entire community.
• Enhance public engagement.
• Increase citizen involvement through the creation of volunteer opportunities.
1st Quarter
Researched new software billing systems for
utility services division.
2. Entered into an agreement with Passport
Parking for parking citation software system.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
2nd Quarter
Entered into an agreement with Accent
Consulting to perform utility billing software
upgrade.
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
CITY OF YAKIMA 2015 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES—MID YEAR REPORT
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies to secure funding for transportation infrastructure improvements.
Create a legislative and administrative strategy and partnership with Association of Washington Cities.
• Partner with private, public, and non-profit organizations in creating community and downtown engagement, inclusion, and
pride.
• Create Neighborhood Cleanup and Revitalization Efforts (CARE) to improve Yakima's appearance and vitality.
• Partner with downtown merchants, Capitol Theatre, Central Washington State Fair, and Yakima Valley Tourism in creating
more community events and activities that foster new relationships and pride.
• Partner with the Latino community to address the needs and expectations of that population in the community.
1st Quarter
1. Implemented budget increases for Convention
Center, Yakima Sports Commission, and The
Capitol Theatre.
2. Continued working with the YMCA to draft a
development, acquisition, and operating
agreement for an aquatics center,
3. Continued working with SOZO to draft
agreements for the ongoing efforts to acquire
and develop the future soccer facility.
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
2nd Quarter
Council approved the design, construction, and
operating agreement with SOZO for a multi -
sports complex.
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter