Professional Local Government Management Forms of Local Government

Professional Local Government Management

Forms of Local Government

Forms of Local Government

Rochelle-A Council Manager Government

PROFESSIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT

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City of Rochelle Organizational Chart

STRATEGIC PLANNING & Budgeting 5 Key Strategic Priorities • Economic & Business Development • Financial & Management Stability • Community Inclusivity & Engagement • Infrastructure Effectiveness & Improvement • Core Service Delivery

Organizational New Strategic Plan • Participants were Next Asked to Classify Each Goal According to a Matrix Model of Time and Complexity: • Short-term Goals - Could or Should be Completed or Substantially Underway in the Next 1 -3 Years • Long-term Goals - Could or Should be Completed or Substantially Underway Within 4 -8 Year Timeframe • Complex Goals - Require Extraordinary Resources, Specialists, Funding, or the Agreement of Outside Organizations or Agencies • Routine Goals - Although Not Necessarily Simple, Routine Goals Could be Accomplished Upon Unilateral Decision of the Council and Within Present Budget Streams or With Minor Revenue Enhancements or Reallocations

Organizational-New Strategic Plan

2019 City Manager Goals Economic & Community Development • Lead efforts to recruit a new upscale family restaurant in downtown and 38/251 corridors • Work with staff to continue complete rail project and look at purchasing additional rail ROW with GREDCO • Work cooperatively with ED team to recruit at least one new industrial business that offers quality living wage jobs • Help lead efforts to fill the Nippon Sharyo facility with a like use • Continue monthly retention meetings with industrial and larger commercial employers • Establish an incentive program targeted at new home construction and redevelopment of current lots • Work with staff and chamber to create and promote a façade improvement program in the downtown area • Focus more staff efforts to further promote growth on Highway 251 and near Interstate 88 • Work with staff and community to create a business development district at the airport and commercial properties south of I-88 near Loves • Work with staff to ensure the successful completion of the Mighty Vine phase 3 and 4 expansions • Continue to partner with neighboring communities and counties to focus on more regional ED efforts • Begin pursuing the certified economic development designation through the International Economic Development Council • Work with staff to streamline the development process and update our zoning codes • Work to promote both the Northern Gateway TIF and a downtown Historical District • Focus on the redevelopment of 2 nd Avenue area next to Power Plant • Work with the community and the Brand Leadership Team to begin implementing phases of the downtown community project • Continue to look for redevelopment opportunities the Hickory Grove facility • Work with staff and council to promote future development of the Sullivan’s Building • Expand Retail Advisory Committee to new focus areas. Our team will focus more efforts on establishing a new business incubator program • Continue to partner with the chamber to recruit at least 2 new businesses to the downtown area

2019 City Manager Goals Administration • Lead the efforts to implement a citizens’ academy to educate citizens on local government in fall 20119 • Speak at least once per quarter to community groups about city issues • Work to continue “Ask Us Anything” segment. Produce at least four video introductions • Work with council and marketing to produce monthly news hour show • Begin looking to institute a performance measure system • Continue bi-monthly local government meetings with the leadership of the park district, library district and both schools to find common ground and possible resource sharing. Look at creating a task force of elected officials from all taxing bodies that will focus on a community visioning plan • Continue looking at current staffing model and find new efficiencies/consolidations when appropriate • Successfully negotiate new collective bargaining agreements • Implement new employee classification & compensation plan. Look at pay for performance for all non-union employees • Work with HR to create one in-service day for all employees focusing on team building, professional development and improvements to organizational culture • Complete a comprehensive community wide survey (City & Utility services) • Budgeting • Work with staff to prepare and present true balanced budgets • Apply for and be granted the IGFOA Distinguished Budget Award • Build on our CAFR award • Begin process of implementation of program/policy-based budget • Work cooperatively with mayor, board and staff to reduce reliance on state shared revenue • Consider a home rule referendum or propose a referendum to increase the nonhome rule sales tax 1/4 % to go towards property tax. reduction and police and fire pension funding • Continue to increase electric department minimum reserves to 90 -120 cash on hand • Develop a plan that allows for a 5%-10% increase in police and fire pension funding year over year

2019 City Manager Goals Personal/Professional Development • Continue with ICMA Credentialed Manager Designation • Attend the down state and summer ILCMA city manager/administrator conference. Bring back at least one new proposal that will assist Rochelle • Apply for a positon on the ILCMA Downstate City Managers Association board of directors if a position becomes available • Seek approval for the ICMA Midwest Leadership Institute if scholarships are available • Work with department heads to read at least 2 books on leadership and organizational development • Work to secure at least 10 hours of professional development for each department head • Work to apply for a scholarship to attend ICMA Harvard Kennedy School for Senior Executives • Increase my visibility and volunteerism efforts in the community MISC. • Successfully complete sale of transmission assets to Nextera Energy (if not completed in 18) • Work with the landfill operator to oversee completed updates to Mulford Road • Continue attending Hillcrest and Creston village board meetings (bi -monthly) • Work with Hillcrest to alleviate water issues (possibly selling them water or serving as an emergency back up) • Work with water department to begin updates to Wells 12 and 4 • Work with water reclamation to begin major upgrades to the WWTP (updates to continue into FY 20) • Successfully complete major mechanical updates to City Hall • Continue street light replacement in downtown corridor • Continue community beautification efforts (downtown, Highway 38 & 251 corridors)

LEADERSHIP/Employee Development • • • Leadership Books (Servant Leadership, Turn the Ship Around, Be Humble, Stay Hungry, Always Hustle) Community Foundation Donations Certifications and Degrees Employee Handbook Revision (last updated 2007) Compensation and Classification Study (last time early 00 s) Updated Police, IAFF and IBEW contracts Hired Deputy Police Chief Good News Award at Council Alliance for Innovation and ICMA Webinars People stepping up taking new and additional roles Community Outreach – Summer Lunch Program, Stuff the Squad, etc. “A leader is someone who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. ” John C. Maxwell

Professional Development • • City Staffers are encouraged to be on top of the latest developments in their field. Sue Messer – Registered Municipal Clerk/Certified Municipal Clerk Adriana Milan – Masters of Public Administration Barbara Bell – Masters of Public Administration Sam Tesreau – Regional Director IPW Mutual Aid Network Tim Isley – Illinois Public Service Institute Chris Cardott – Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Jeff Fiegenschuh – Credentialed City Manager, 2016 Graduate of the Senior Executive Institute through ICMA and Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, 2019 participant in ICMA Gettysburg Institute.

Economic & Community Development • • • • Liberty Village Love’s Kennay Farms Distillery and Rick House Sale of Graber Building Grant to fund major CIR expansion Northern Gateway TIF District Downtown Historic District Housing Incentive Program Retail/Commercial Committee (four focus areas) Bi-Weekly Luncheons with industry Updating Zoning Codes Americold Expansion of utilities on 38 east of I-39 Façade Improvement Program Grant to assist with dilapidated buildings

Collaboration/Relationships • • • Visiting RMU Communities – Hillcrest and Creston Quarterly Local Government Summit Meetings with local businesses (Retention Focus) Regular meetings with Mayor and Council Beginning to attend non-profit partner meetings SRO in the elementary schools Realtor Summit Ogle County Economic Development Group De. Kalb County EDC and I-39 Corridor Additional Partnerships with NIU & Kishwaukee College

Communication • Council Meetings via Face Book Live • Increased Public Safety Outreach • Bimonthly Report • Ask us Anything • Increased social media presence (5000+) • Community Event Booths • City Spotlights w/ City Manager & Staff • Hello Rochelle! Mobile App • Multilingual Website & Municipal Code • State of the Community Address • On the Street with the City Manager • We need more ideas! (Citizen Academy)

When we work as a team…even long term failures can be overcome!