HomeMy WebLinkAbout1936A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
city of Kent, Washington, adopting the City's
Strategic Plan.
RECITALS
A.The Kent city council and staff have, in the past, each
prepared separate visions, missions, goals and values. In some instances
these elements overlapped but in other ways they did not.
B.In 2016, the mayor and city council determined to revisit and
align these two approaches into a unified single Strategic Plan for use by
all.
C.The purpose of this realigned Strategic Plan is to add detail
and structure to the plan so that the mayor, city council and staff can work
collectively to achieve the City's vision, mission, goals, and values.
D.The purpose of this resolution is to officially incorporate and
adopt the vision, mission, goals, and values to provide continuity,
direction, and guidance to all elected and appointed city employees as they
prioritize, schedule, and complete their daily work.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. -Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing recitals are
incorporated into the body of this resolution and will act as the findings of
the Kent City Council on this matter.
SECTION 2. -Vision. The Kent City Council adopts the following
Strategic Plan Vision:
Kent is a safe, connected, and beautiful city, culturally vibrant,
with diverse urban centers.
SECTION 3. -Mission. The Kent City council adopts the following
Strategic Plan Mission:
The city of Kent is dedicated to building a thriving, sustainable,
and inclusive community through innovative leadership, inspired
teamwork, and unwavering devotion to responsibly advancing
our quality of life.
SECTION 4. -Goals. The Kent City Council adopts the following
Strategic Plan Goals:
•Innovative Government-Empowering responsible citizen
engagement, providing outstanding customer service,
leveraging technologies, and fostering new opportunities and
industries that benefit our community.
•Authentic Connectivity and Communication-Uniting people
to people, to places, and to their government through
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superior infrastructure, enriched community interactions, and
responsive, trusting relationships.
•Thriving Neighborhoods and Urban Centers-Creating vibrant
urban centers, welcoming neighborhoods, and green spaces
for healthy growth and cultural celebration.
•Sustainable Funding-Maximizing long-term financial success
through responsible fiscal oversight, economic growth, and
community partnerships.
•Inclusive Community-Embracing the power of our diversity
by encouraging community participation and creating a
strong sense of belonging.
SECTION 5.-Guiding Values. The Kent City Council adopts the
following Strategic Plan Guiding Values:
•Integrity-Do the Right Thing.
•Caring-Care to Serve.
•Communication-Connect to Understand.
•Teamwork-Include Others.
•Innovation-Find a Better Way.
•Achievement-Be the Difference.
SECTION 6. -Severabilitv. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. -Corrections by Citv Clerk. Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
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subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 8. -Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this / day of , 2016.
ACONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this
, 2016.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
passed by the Ci y Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the
�day of , 2016.
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