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Strategic Goals & Objectives

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Department Goals

Engineering (2024-25)
Goal# Goal Title Goal Type Goal Progress Goal Text Status Updates V2040 Strategies Objectives  
5 Establish New Right-of-Way Permit Application and Payment Process Ongoing In Process
878 Outline instructions and guidance for obtaining a right-of-way permit. In Process
879 Outline instructions for payment at Finance Department. In Process
880 Outline standard and expedited application review options and cost thereof. In Process
881 Outline cost of penalty for operating without a permit. In Process
882 Finalize new and improved application with existing and new subject fields. In Process
883 Provide additional instructions and requirements on City website. In Process
 
6 Streamline Plan Review Process Between Engineering and Community Development Depts Ongoing Not Started
884 Create clear expectations and commitment to process (on record) Not Started
885 Reduce risk of miscommunication through aligning responsibilities (list responsibilities) Not Started
886 Avoid oversight and or project delays Not Started
887 Avoid unnecessary rework Not Started
888 Improve throughput time Not Started
889 Enhance public awareness and knowledge of Plan Review process Not Started
890 Improve public trust and confidence Not Started
891 Increase positive and lasting impressions with community Not Started
 
7 Digitize Records in Storage Room and Back Offices to Create Additional Space for New Personnel Ongoing In Process
893 Determine what records are under 100-year scheduled retention and can be shredded/recycled and digitized and saved to archived project folders. In Process
894 Determine what records are over 100-year scheduled retention and can be shredded/recycled and digitized and saved to archived project folders. In Process
896 Keep up with current archiving requirements and any upcoming changes to requirements. In Process
 
8 Utilize Student Interns or Other Programs related to Engineering for Temporary Work Ongoing Not Started
897 Reach out to local High School Students that are interested in pursing engineering as a profession. Not Started
898 Utilize the Civil Engineering Cooperative (CECOP) Program. Not Started