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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11088RESOLUTION NO. 11088 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY RETREAT VISION AND COLLABORATION STATEMENTS, ENCOURAGING STRONGER AND INCREASED COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo supports efforts of government entities in the Pueblo County working together to support and develop opportunities for prosperity to improve quality of life in the region; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo would like to create opportunities by emphasizing life long learning, to develop a well educated citizenry by providing excellent educational institutions from preschool to post secondary institutions including workforce development; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo will work together with the other government entities in Pueblo County for the benefit of the broader community and supporting the successes each entity attains, recognize and build on existing resources and identify common goals and objectives for a better Pueblo community; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo will exercise leadership for the citizens of the Pueblo community with transparency and accountability, trusting the motives and goals of other Pueblo County partners and recognizing and respecting the expertise of those involved in enhancing the well being of the region; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo acknowledges the importance and relevance of working together toward common goals for the good of the people and ensuring these goals are worked and attained with credibility, diligence and vigor; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo will prioritize opportunities for prosperity, quality of life and government cooperation and encourage other individuals and governments in the Pueblo County region to do the same for safe, clean and vibrant neighborhoods and cities in the Southern Colorado region for sustainable progress into the 21S Century, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. City Council recognizes the invaluable role of collaboration with other government entities in Pueblo County and the value these efforts are for the betterment of the citizens of the region. SECTION 2. City Council acknowledges the importance of the Community Retreat vision statement, and the goals and objectives therein, in bringing about pride and distinctiveness for the City of Pueblo that will enhance the economic condition and quality of life for the citizens of Pueblo. SECTION 3 City Council does hereby embrace, support, and promote the attached vision and collaboration statements and goals of the Community Retreat. INTRODUCED Auqust 27, 2007 BY Randy Thurston Councilperson APPROVED: a #?ESIDEINTof City Council ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK R>?s. I lU 89 Lop °- CD Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # ;� DATE: August 27, 2007 DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TITLE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY RETREAT VISION AND COLLABORATION STATEMENTS, ENCOURAGING STRONGER AND INCREASED COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO BACKGROUND On July 14, 2007, the various government organizations and individuals from the Pueblo community met in Breckenridge, Colorado to discuss ways of enhancing and improving the communication channels, cooperation efforts of the governmental entities in Pueblo County, as well as, to develop a joint vision statement for the Pueblo community. From this meeting the participants decided to identify areas of priorities for the community. They are: Opportunities for Prosperity: Economic Development, Education and Water Quality of Life: Public Health, Recreation, Public Safety- Security, Aesthetics — Clean and Attractive, Water, Value Diversity Government Cooperation: Community Empowerment Approve the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. • Providing direct feedback and seeking information directly from the source • Not relying on assumptions about people and their motives • Trusting each other and building relationships July 14, 2007 Vision Statement The Pueblo community will — Ensure our quality of life by providing • safe, clean, and attractive neighborhoods • access to quality health care, diverse recreational and cultural amenities, and clean and abundant water • appreciation of diversity and Pueblo's unique attributes — Create opportunities for prosperity by • building and sustaining a vibrant economy • providing excellent educational institutions from preschool to post secondary including work force development • emphasizing life long learning to develop a well educated, globally competitive citizenry — Demonstrate cooperation and collaboration among leaders and stakeholders to achieve our vision Collaboration Statement • Pueblo leaders will work together to support and develop opportunities for prosperity to improve quality of life in the region. • To that end, our success depends on the success of each of our efforts and organizations. Collaboration means... • Exercising leadership, transparency and accountability • Identifying common goals and objectives towards meeting those goals • Working for the benefit of the broader community • Recognizing and respecting the expertise we each bring to the table • Recognizing and building on existing resources • Supporting each other's success rather than torpedoing efforts that don't meet all of our needs • Providing direct feedback and seeking information directly from the source • Not relying on assumptions about people and their motives • Trusting each other and building relationships Priority Areas ■ Opportunities for Prosperity — Economic Development — Education — Water • Quality of Life — Public Health — Recreation — Public safety- security — Aesthetics -clean and attractive — Water — Value Diversity • Government Cooperation — Community Empowerment Small Group Guidance • What is the vision for your broad area? • What 1 -3 changes need to happen on the ground in Pueblo that would make progress towards the vision? • What 1 to 2 actions can you take to address those changes? — What is already happening and can we build on it? — Who will lead this effort (names of individuals who are here)? — If you are not the lead how will you contribute? — Who else needs to be involved? — What are the next steps and timeframe? Who here is accountable for them?