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RESOLUTION NO.3872
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE 2008 -2013 BUSINESS PLAN.
WHEREAS,the City Council annually adopts a Five-Year Business Plan;and
WHEREAS,at the Council/Staff Retreat held February 28 and March 1,2007,the
Council reviewed the 2006 -2011 Business Plan;and
WHEREAS,the Council made the changes it believed were advisable in that Business
Plan;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.
SECTIONU.
The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
The 2008 -2013 Business Plan,a copy of which is attached hereto,
is hereby adopted by the City Council as its Business Plan,subject to later amendment as the City
Council sees fit.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9 t h day of __A-"'p_r_i_l ,.2007.
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9 t h day of __..c:..AC-£p_r_i_l .......:,.2007.
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Lawrence 1.Warren,City Attorney
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RESOLUTION 3872
Proposed City of Renton Business Plan 2008-2013
Vision
Renton -The center of opportunity in the Puget Sound Region where families and
businesses thrive
Mission
The City of Renton,in partnership and communication with residents, businesses,and
schools,is dedicated to:
•Providing a healthy,welcoming atmosphere where citizens choose to live,raise
families,and take pride in their community
•Promoting planned growth and economic vitality
•Creating a positive work environment
•Meeting service demands through innovation and commitment to excellence
Business Plan Goals
Promote citywide economic development
•Promote Renton as the progressive,opportunity rich city in the Puget Sound
regIOn
o Capitalize on growth opportunities through bold and creative economic
development strategies
•Recruit and retain businesses to ensure a dynamic,diversified employment base
•Continue redevelopment efforts Downtown,in the Highlands,and South Lake
Washington
Promote neighborhood revitalization
•Suppoli the vitality and positive appearance of neighborhoods through
community involvement
•Encourage and partner in the development of quality housing choices for people
of all ages and income levels
•Ensures the safety,health and security of citizens through effective service
delivery
•Promote pedestrian and bicycle linkages between neighborhoods and community
focal points
Manage growth through sound urban planning
•Foster development of vibrant,sustainable,attractive,mixed-use neighborhoods
in established urban centers
•Uphold a high standard of design and propeliy maintenance throughout the City
•Provide a balance between housing and high quality jobs
•Maintain services to current residents while welcoming mmexation areas that
desire to become part of Renton
RESOLUTION 3872
Meet the service demands that contribute to the livability of the community
•Prioritize services at levels that can be sustained by revenue
•Plan,develop and maintain quality services,infrastructure,and amenities
•Respond to growing service demands while meeting the unique requirements of a
diverse population through partnerships,innovation,and outcome management
•Retain a skilled workforce by making Renton the municipal employer of choice
•Balance development with envirollli1ental protection
Influence decisions that impact the City of Renton
•Demonstrate leadership by developing and maintaining partnerships and
investment strategies with other jurisdictions that improve services
•Aggressively pursue transportation and other regional improvements and services
that improve quality of life
•Advocate Renton's interests through state and federal lobbying efforts