Town of Knightdale :: Goals & Objectives

FY 2008 Goals & Objectives

Goal 1:	Provide for the continued growth of the Town to enrich community life.
	Objectives: Continue annexations for contiguous areas and “donut holes” Seek expanded ETJ Amend the Charter to provide authority to establish conditions of development Seek Legislative approval for annexation of “donut holes” Promote the development of a golf course community Re-establish an Economic Development Committee

Goal 2:	Maintain and enhance the identity and character of Knightdale.
	Objectives: Identify capital infrastructure projects for the downtown area Identify properties for future open space areas

Goal 3:	Maintain good communications with citizens.
	Objectives: Continue the eViews Weekly Update online newsletter Continue to improve EWTV22 Participate in the pilot program of the NC League of Municipalities, developing citizen driven performance measures Maintain the Town’s web site

Goal 4:	Conserve areas of natural beauty, sensitive environmental areas and important historic places.
	Objectives: Adopt a tree-cutting ordinance based on new legislation Adopt a stormwater utility system Take ownership of wetlands and areas along the Neuse River when available

Goal 5:

Strive for a balance between residential and commercial development and for a balanced residential mix.

Objectives:
- Continue to require high value residential development that will provide revenues sufficient to fund town services
- Residential dwelling units at a minimum of 100% of the Wake County Median Home Value for the type structure
- Class “A” apartment units with a minimum value of $65,000 per unit
- Seek new retail and commercial businesses
- 60-40 ratio of residential to commercial/industrial tax valuation

Goal 6:	Encourage economic development, including the creation of new job opportunities and a diversified local economy.
	Objectives: Provide support to a newly re-established Economic Development Committee to promote the development of spec building Provide support to the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Establish a “certified industrial site” with the Department of Commerce

Goal 7:

Provide quality public services. Provide accessibility for all citizens to educational, recreational and cultural activities through creative planning. Provide needed sidewalks, bike trails, and arts programs.

Objectives:
- Administrative
  - Operate EWTV as a government and education channel
  - Keep the web site updated on a weekly basis
- Finance
  - Lead the pilot program of the NC League of Municipalities, developing citizen driven performance measures
  - Maintain the IT infrastructure, including adding a public wireless network for Town property
- Parks & Recreation
  - Establish Trackout programs for year round students
  - Provide additional activities for seniors and adults
  - Obtain ownership of the NCDOT mitigation area
  - Explore purchase of properties bordering the NCDOT mitigation area
  - Seek funding for the Mingo Creek Greenway and footbridge across the Neuse River
  - Establish new greenway segments and connect existing portions of existing greenways
- Public Safety
  - Improve the Town’s ISO rating
  - Work with Wake County to establish quickest fire station response
  - Work with Wake County to establish quickest police car response
  - Locate property for PS Station #2
  - Seek funding for a replacement ladder truck
- Planning
  - Provide online documents and filing
  - Institute Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Program for substandard housing units
  - Exlore establishing National Registry Historic District and local landmark designations
  - Promote expansion of sidewalks and pedestrian connections throughout town
  - Continue promotion mass transit alternatives for Knightdale citizens
- Public Works
  - Locate a site for a new Public Works facility
  - Develop program for free mulch pickup by citizens
  - Develop a stormwater maintenance program

Goal 8:	Maintain a stable tax rate and conservative financial approach, including fees and charges such that new development pays its own way. Maintain a fund balance of thirty percent.
	Objectives: Seek change to the formula for estimating city, county and state populations Study development fees each year to insure they are adequate but competitive Provide a realistic five-year forecast of revenues, expenditures, fund balance, capital outlay and employment Continue to plan for needed capital improvements

Goal 9:	Provide a safe, stable workplace for Town employees, recognizing they are the Town's greatest asset.
	Objectives: Study the adequacy of personnel and the five-year forecast of employment Continue to prepare a market salary survey Continue the cost-of-living increase equal to the Consumer Price Index

Goal 10:	Work with other governments and organizations to enhance and improve the East Wake area.
	Objectives: Participate in intergovernmental meetings within the region, including the Wake County Mayor’s Association, Wake County Manager’s Association, Triangle J COG, TAC and TCC, etc. Support Knightdale area schools

Goal 11:	Promote transportation systems and improvements for Knightdale and the East Wake area.
	Objectives: Solicit support for unmet transportation needs Widening Smithfield Road is the Town’s number one priority Seek funding for First Avenue street improvements