Page 8 - Town of Bedford FY 2018-2019 Budget.pdf

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Objective 1: Implement and adopt the long-term fiscal management plan and accompanying
policies, as needed, to ensure financial resources are available to achieve
visioning 2023 as stated in the Comprehensive Plan.
Objective 2: Identify, refine and improve our methods of service delivery, through
continuous process improvement and performance measures.
Objective 3: Identify and implement collaboration with other public and private entities in
order to achieve cost effective services.
Objective 4: Develop a comprehensive human resource strategy.
Objective 5: Ensure that revenues for all Town services meet needs by the periodic review of
the Town’s tax structure and future expenditure and demand.

GOAL 4: Plan and provide infrastructure and facilities essential to community growth.

Objective 1: Maximize existing facility and infrastructure life through sustainable
maintenance programs.
Objective 2: Plan solid waste programs to achieve the community’s long-range fiscal and
environmental priorities.
Objective 3: Ensure utility rates reflect the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness.
Objective 4: Provide services that promote sustainable environmental stewardship; provide a
healthy and satisfying work environment for its employees; and minimize its
impact on the physical environment of the community.
Objective 5: Create gateways, streetscapes, and public art features to enhance and beautify
the Town.
Objective 6: Provide and maintain park and recreation facilities to meet the identified needs
of the community.
Objective 7: Identify and fund necessary infrastructure improvements that increase Electric
capacity and reduce Electric system loss on a system wide basis in order to
support current and future needs associated with economic expansion and
increased residential density.

GOAL 5: Enhance neighborhood and community safety through collaboration.

Objective 1: Improve the quality of life for all people by preventing crime through
enforcement of the law, creation of partnerships through communication and
education, and problem-solving using innovative policing strategies.
Objective 2: Generate a greater sense of community care and pride through prevention of
neighborhood deterioration.
Objective 3: Promote enhanced levels of public safety, livability, and attractiveness of
neighborhoods and commercial property.
Objective 4: Promote a culture of openness, trust, diversity, and equality.
Objective 5: Develop and maintain the Town’s ability to prepare for, respond to, recover
from, and mitigate against major emergencies and disasters, minimizing the loss
of life and property, ensuring continuity of government, and facilitating rapid
recovery.

Several major initiatives tied to these goals are being implemented which will assist the Town Council,
management and staff in preparing for the continued growth and prosperity of the Town. These
initiatives include:

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