Policy Commitment,Vague Goal,SMART Objective
Ensure Public Safety and Asset Integrity,Make our bridges safer.,Reduce the number of bridges with a 'Poor' or 'Serious' structural condition rating from 15% to below 5% within the next 5 years by implementing the approved bridge rehabilitation and replacement program.
Promote Environmental Sustainability and Operational Efficiency,Reduce energy usage in our buildings.,"Decrease overall energy consumption across all city-owned administrative buildings by 15% from the 2023 baseline by the end of fiscal year 2026, through the installation of LED lighting and upgraded HVAC control systems."
Provide Reliable and Resilient Utility Services,Improve the power grid's reliability.,Reduce the average customer outage duration (SAIDI) by 20% over the next 3 years by upgrading 50 miles of aging overhead conductors and replacing 200 obsolete pole-top transformers in high-risk zones.
Maintain an Effective and Efficient Water System,Fix the old water pipes.,Decrease the rate of water main breaks per 100 miles of pipe from 25 to 15 within 4 years by replacing 2% of cast iron pipes with the highest break frequency annually.
Deliver a High-Quality Transportation Network,Improve the condition of our roads.,Increase the percentage of arterial and collector roads with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 'Good' or better from 60% to 75% within a 3-year period by executing the annual resurfacing and preventative maintenance program.
Enhance Community Livability and Recreation,Make our parks better for people.,"Increase the Park Condition Assessment score for the 5 most utilized community parks from an average of 'C' to 'B+' within 2 years by investing $2.5M in playground equipment replacement, landscape refurbishment, and pathway repairs."
Ensure Compliance with Environmental Regulations,Upgrade the wastewater treatment plant.,"Achieve 100% compliance with new nitrogen and phosphorus discharge limits by upgrading the biological nutrient removal (BNR) process at the main wastewater treatment plant before the regulatory deadline of December 31, 2025."
Optimize Asset Lifecycle Costs,Spend less on maintaining facilities.,"Reduce the backlog of deferred maintenance for critical building systems (HVAC, roofing, electrical) by 30% from a baseline of $10M to $7M within three years by allocating an additional $1.2M annually to the capital maintenance budget."
Support Economic Development through Infrastructure,Improve internet access in the business park.,"Install 5 miles of city-owned dark fiber optic cable to serve the Northside Industrial Park, making connections available to 90% of businesses in that zone by Q4 2025, to attract new high-tech tenants."