Quality infrastructure (municipal utilities, parks, buildings, roadways, etc.) is the essential capital cornerstone of a great and vibrant community. Such infrastructure must be completed in a timely manner using specifications which emphasize longevity and cost effectiveness. Once installed, the City must maintain these assets to maximize productive life.

GOAL: Acquire property for new community capital assets through subdivision process in accordance with Comprehensive Plan including land for fire station, elementary school, water system, park and transportation right-of-way.

OBJECTIVE:
Prepare a joint study to determine the feasibility to develop and operate water system capital facilities with the SMSC.

GOAL: Provide leadership in environmental practices and energy conservation in City fleet and buildings.

OBJECTIVES:
Implement energy conservation plan for City fleet.

Recommend improvements to City building energy efficiency, including audits for each building.

Implement a public awareness program regarding energy conservation.

GOAL: Accelerate the annual street reconstuction and utilities replacement projects to achieve safe, dependable streets and utilities.

OBJECTIVES:
Implement 10-Year Transportation Plan.

Communicate status of implementation to the public.

GOAL: Plan for and fund ongoing infrastructure maintenance and replacement needs.

OBJECTIVE:
Develop and implement facilities management plan.

GOAL: Construct infrastructure essential to the delivery of quality services to our growing community.

OBJECTIVES:

Construct well #11 in accordance with the City’s Water Supply Plan.

Connect City Hall to Police Station with county-wide fiber optic loop.

Use rolling stock replacement program based upon best practice measures.