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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2000 - City-County Stragic Planning Action PlanSTRATEGIC PLANNING ACTION PLANS City of Jefferson / Cole County Year 2000 AWARENESS Action Plan Strategy Number: I Plan Number: 1* Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Establish a joint City /County Public Information Office. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting to: Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 2. 4. 5. 6. Institute a public information office with shared County and City participation and resources. Promote citizen participation in city /County government. Join the National City /County Communications and Marketing Association. Collaborate with Chamber and CVB in communication efforts to reach new residents and visitors. Coordinate through one point of contact, t' release of information regarding City /Comity issues, events, meetings. Establish relationships with. media. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.Awar Action Plan Strategy Number: I Plan Number: 2 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Solicit citizen input through Public Information Office. # ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: 1. 2. 3. 4. Develop a professionally designed and statistically valid annual survey instrument to assess the effectiveness and opinions of local residents regarding City /County services. Make annual report to County Commission and City Council regarding the results of residents survey. Publicize the results of residents survey. Conduct focus groups and telephone surveys on specific issues as the need arises. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A.P.Awar 1 1 Action Plan 1 1 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Strategy Number: I Plan Number: 3 ** Date: October 2000 SPECIFIC RESULT: Establish a City/County Citizen's Service Bureau through Public Information Office. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: 1. 2. 3. 4. Provide an avenue for local residents to inquire about City /County services. Accept calls regarding services and refer individuals to proper department, ensure proper follow -up, and resolution of issue. Develop a bilingual referral process to assist residents in seeking the appropriate service. (i.e. United Way, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Samaritan Center, Cole County Health Department). Promote their services. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.Awar Action Plan Strategy Number: Plan Number: Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Develop a City/County Communication Plan. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 1. 2. Undertake a continuous informational program to inform local residents about City /County issues, finances and meetings. The on going program should include: - Internal /external publications - produce and distribute employee and resident newsletter. - Websites - distribute address(es) through public service announcements, newsletters, City/County printed material, letterhead, - Speakers' Bureau - identify and train volunteer speakers; prepare a listing of speakers for distribution to community organizations, services, clubs, schools. - JCTV - produce and air regularly sc1:01 programs on City/County issues. - Radio talk show - schedule: appearances of a variety of employees (.e. animal;go ro drivers, coup nur> » >? promote:: t : o - Advertising - utle::ara; "t sieeded" basis to augmer{t.;communct ffrtrts. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.Awar ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 1 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY :: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson will implement a plan to encourage annexation. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Educate the citizens on the benefits of an annexation. Annex all areas as provided in the 1996 city annexation plan simultaneously. (Summary of plan attached). Voluntary annexation should be promoted and encouraged. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Cross. Ref Strategy IX, Plan #IO 1 1 Action Plan 1 Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 2 * Date: January 2001 1 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SPECIFIC RESULT: The County of Cole will become involved in the operation of a sewer system servicing the county. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Evaluate and inventory existing sewer systems in the county. Develop a county wide policy to govern sewer development. County should be involved in process. Consolidate existing sewer facilities to ensure maintenance and compliance by qualified personnel. Responsible: Cross Ref: Strateffy IX, Plan #4 Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 3 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson and the County of Cole will continue to lobby and keep public officials educated on the needs of a master Dian and a well defined road system. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Increase lobbying efforts by City and County officials for state road improvements. Update existing master plan for countywide road development. Include a zoning layout that prohibits a development of structures within the future right -of -way. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Cross Ref: Strategy IX, Plan #11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 4 ** Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT :: The City of Jefferson and Cole County will utilize the skilled resource pool that is available in the form of volunteers. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: Develop a talent pool, including retirees and state employees, to assist with various projects. Responsible: c:/Paulrne\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 5 ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson will implement a plan that will increase the community's ability to utilize and stay on top of the telecommunications revolution. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Staffing Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Determine what is available and what is needed to remain current in the telecommunications field with a particular focus on broadbands and fiber optics. Create a plan for implementation with the focus to place Jefferson City at the forefront of the digital age. Coordinate with Jefferson City Area Technology Coalition to develop, maintain and retain a technological workforce. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 6 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson and the County of Cole will implement a plan to develop a Civic Center. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Stetting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- Explore partnership with city, county, state and federal governments. Create a work group force of informed citizens to analyze conditions and to plan a strategy. Research other sources of revenue (ie. Stadium funding, Dept. of Conservation, Hotel -Motel tax). Select a site that will also focus on redevelopment of existing area. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EcanomicDev Cross Ref Strategy VIII, Plan #I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 7 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT :: The City of Jefferson will complete Adrians Island project. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- Support current efforts by the State to build an access from the Capitol Complex to the Island; If State effort fails, City should develop and implement its own plan for the Island: - Provide public access and passive use plan; - Search/consolidate all available federal/state/local monies to fund plan. The city and County should continue to work with the Jefferson City Correctional Complex Redevelopment effort to ensure that an access/linkage is provided from the new development area to the Island as well. Responsible: c /Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 8 ** Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: County officials will work cooperatively to implement a common Planning and Zoning Plan for the area to insure orderly growth and eliminate urban sprawl. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Adopt county planning and zoning. Implement a county -wide planning and zoning ordinance. Establish a county -wide comprehensive plan. Responsible: Cross Ref Stratery IX, Plan #11 c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 9 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson will utilize the 140 acre site of the MSP for a quality development. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- Participate with existing prison redevelopment committee to provide input and direction on the available facilities. Search for federal, state and local funding sources such as the Outdoor Land and Water Conservation Fund. Provide space for outdoor - indoor facilities for arts and crafts productions, festivals, and sports. Enhance the quality of life through parks : :: open spaces. Foster improvements that will->;., for the central/east area oaf >t commwrny Maintain historic pre t an th ou out the process of redeye me Responsible: Cross Ref Strategy II, Plan 11 c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 10 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will develop a stormwater plan. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- Appoint or elect a commission to oversee the development plan. There should be representation of both County and City on the Commission; coordinate City /County effort. Implement existing stormwater plan (city) for larger basins and develop new plans to address county wide planning. Reduce individual detentions and develop regional detentions when possible. Develop a fee schedule for developers to participate in building the larger facilitie Consider the possibility of a storm`''"` utility. Responsible: Cross Ref Straten IX, Plan #5 c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 11 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City will re- develop the downtown and adjacent areas including the old prison site. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- .4- Work with State and Chamber of Commerce on development plan of old prison site and adjoining areas. Pursue re- development of areas between old prison site and downtown commercial district (i.e. post office /courthouse) Compile a zoning plan for all areas to be re- developed. Coordinate development using infonnati compiled by the state in their design charrette. Cross Ref Strategy II, Plan #9 Responsible: Cross Ref. Strategy VII, Plan #2 c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 12 " Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will enhance and promote the quality of life in our community so that it is attractive to residents and nonresidents. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- Create a historic district in the downtown area dedicated to education about the historic facets of Jefferson City and the State of Missouri. Include prison area, Capital Ave, Woodland/Old City Cemetery. Establish county wide a driving tour of significant historic sites to attract tourists to the area. - Form an alliance with area hotels & restaurants. - Determine historic sites in city/county & create a tour map. - Erect signs designating historic significance of sites.,.: Provide information about tours to area hotels, web st:s CVB, etc. Promote festivals and themed cultural fairs food, music from communities and arganizatiot%(e Battle of the bands, hot air ball c ltn f t vats. sporting events). Develop a petting zoo in. pae of Conservation/Rungc a er. ouri Dept Create a poueense' ciunity and pride of ownershipfie count Identify th a n:traffic a to lLs into Cole County and the most visible c t a e within the city/county. t,identity of community using welcome signs it C'ou f *Zirre and "curb appeal ". -C66 ewith the nurseries in Cole County/Jefferson City to'b auti y common areas for advertising and provide signs for them to perpetuate the look of the welcome signs and county tagline. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 13 ** Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will work to establish a stronger presence in the area as a regional commercial center of choice and as an attraction to new residents. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Complete d Date: -2- -3- -4- Analyze & determine key areas of commercial concentration in the city /county that are in definable geographic areas. Name these areas: old South Side, Historic High Street, etc. - Develop maps of the city /county focusing on commercial areas. - Encourage formation of neighborhood groups through an application process for formal recognition by city/county. Designate areas with banners & beautification plans. - Regulate the flow of traffic through the major commercial areas with the increased use of stoplights & left turn signals to slow vehicular traffic and encourage pedestrian traffic. Query residents & nonresidents who work in the co determine issues that are important to them (ie. Reg preferences, restaurant selection). -Analyze the data received and identify issues; in the community but not communicated,":.; existing services/programs. Analyze the data received and idekrt".;.;#:ssues address in the community; crew % yy'to fu fill resod woe. Encourage small business` through a mento pairing SCOR . t tufiteers .w uhnew business license applicants. areas. memt 'lie city /county pursue a system of Cr .marketing.conirm ee consisting of City, County, Ch, ' usiness leaders to locate investors to deve ! - rented places of amusement (ie. Family fun ceii Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 14 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will establish a collaborative process to develop a prepared and adaptable workforce. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: starting Date: Due Date: Complete d Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- -7- -8- Survey local university, colleges and Nichols Career Center to determine courses or classes provided to the community. Survey local employers to determine the skills necessary for their workforce to be productive and competitive. Facilitate employer and education institution collaboration to meet market demand for skilled workers. Facilitate Career Development for employed workers who want improved opportunities for advancement and perso. growth. Work with existing programs and provide oppo .0 work skills, and soft skills for at -risk youth wI've.:,..:... dropped out of school and left the structurel`q education environment. Support the Jefferson City Multi; -C designating a city /county emplo Live by Develop systems to co i employe s'd job seekers more efficiently. - Encourage partr#e Jra s with to as tare, and federal agencies and private rigitjam= profit arg.,•:ani ations fora more effective workforce pp4ration and`'F.ement system (ie. Workforce Developmen '. &i .,,ft::::,,... tgildation offederal tax credits on ap t 5 (t;o ray qualify under certain conditions. t?tt d u �> ,. h rs. Foste • #sang partnership between the business sector and the elertiivtitary and secondary schools (i.e. Partners in education program). Responsible: Cross Ref: Strategy V, Plan #2 c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: H Plan Number: 15 ** Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson and Cole County will implement a plan to encourage sharing of city and county resources. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- Appoint a task force of key people to identify areas of current savings and/or potential savings between city and county government. Task force will consist of key city and county personnel, local business leaders, current/former city and county personnel, and department heads. Leader of task force should be individual (firm) knowledgeable in reorganizing businesses to maximize potential. Review and compare the following areas; personnel & expertise, office space,.. equipment, resources, materials storage, and services offered. >I' that the current level(s) of;?.ice offices remain the sarnerease decrease due to sha Create a r t at maak s:;specific - • recommenns;for etation to the City Council. and" ' 1r`` t y: mmission. ony; ::: Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Cross Ref: Strategy IX, Plan #2 Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 16 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson will implement aplan to reorganize city government departments to maximize its potential and streamline efficiency. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Identify areas of current and/or potential sharing of duties and offices, as well as potential efficiencies and deficiencies, in city government. Review the internal function of city departments whether to merge or divide /sub- divide, or realign responsibilities /duties. Review authority and decision making process with city government. Review charter and possible changes. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Cross Ref: Strategy IX, Plan #8 Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: 17 ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City of Jefferson will implement a plan to ensure the construction and maintenance of L142 Levee System in North Jefferson City. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Complete a financing plan that includes private, state and city sources to raise the $6 mil needed as local share for the levee construction costs. Determine a fair and equitable system for levee maintenance after the levee is complete. Meet with property owners. Work with the Capital View Drainage District to remedy its concems about the non- federal participation in the agricultural levee after L142 is constructed. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev Action Plan Strategy Number: II Plan Number: Date: 18 ** January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will encourage the development of affordable housing as a means of attracting and retaining entry level workforce. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- The City and County will cooperate with the Housing Authority and private developers in applying for low income housing tax credits through the Missouri Housing Development Commission. At least one application will be submitted annually for the construction of affordable housing. Review and remedy zoning/annexation issues to enhance affordable housing. Continue to pursue Community Development Block Grant funding for housing rehabilitation. The City will review ordinances regarding vacant, rundown and dilapidated housing: - to promote more stringent enforcement. - to encourage fix -up before structures are in ne extensive repair; - to ensure timely demolition and rebuild, will enact ordinances rearing vac dilapidated housing to promot =up befpz: structures are in need of extef;e,repair timely demolition and rebuilt City and County wiH e1y suppo efforts: - subsidize landfill b,k5P7:'. neighborhoods that pres'" up. (OtkttJ - encour::ei implement: lb* • small local ni g orhood projects (local signage, community "gf'iti space, etc.) 'spring cleanup') „_._. . etterment organizations by rilit.that provides matching funds for 061 clean-up •uipment for or an extensive clean- Responsible: cJPauline\Revised A- P.EconomicDev PUBLIC SAFETY Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: III PLAN NUMBER: 1* DATE: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH SYSTEM EVOLVES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: A completed comprehensive community assessment of public safety and health systems by developing an annual community report card. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 1. 2. Community focus group(s) convene periodically to gather and report on results of a community assessment of public safety and health systems. - Utilization of members of the Strategic Planning Team and members of the Public Safety and Health Action Team will be initiated as the first focus groups. Identify a report card for annual updates - including updates to the community. Responsible: c:fPauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf Action Plan Strategy Number: III Plan Number: 4 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH SYSTEM EVOLVES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: Provide adequate fail and secure detention facilities for adult and juvenile offenders. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting to: Date: 1. Identify critical needs for jail space for adult offenders and secure detention space for juveniles. - See attachments Due Date: Completed Date: Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf MICHAEL W. PRENGER FAMILY CENTER 400 STADIUM BOULEVARD JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI December 26, 2000 Detention Occupancy Rates - 1997 - 2000 The square footage allocated to detention space allows the Michael W. Prenger Center to detain six juveniles and be in compliance with the Missouri Supreme Court STANDARDS FOR OPERATION OF A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY. Occupancy rates for the past three years are shown below. 1997 6.2 1998 6.2 1999 5.4 2000 5.1 Based on figures from 2000 for out of county detention spaces utilized in Camden and Franklin County the cost per day to detain a juvenile in another county's facility is $83.08 per day. This figure includes the actual cost of detention and staff time to transport the juvenile. If the juvenile were detained in Cole County revenue to the County would be $49.50 or $82.00 per day depending on the source of payment for the detention time. TELEPHONE 634 -9160 (AREA CODE 573) - ACSIMILE 634 -2336 AREA CODE 573) December 12, 2000 JOHN C. HEMEYER Sheriff of Cole County P.O. BOX 426 JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65102 -0426 9 Cole County Commission c/o Honorable Bob Jones Cole County Courthouse Annex East High Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 Dear Commissioner Jones: COLE COUNTY JAIL 635 -7070 (AREA COOE 573) 301 E. HIGH ST. JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101 As you are aware from our many previous conversations and correspondence, the present over - crowded condition of the Cole County Jail presents, in my opinion, the most pressing concern for the public safety of Cole County Citizens existent today. Without an adequate Jail Facility and sufficient professional staff to complete the varied missions of the Jail, our county criminal justice system will continue to experience all of the problems associatedwithre peat _ offenders, uncompleted court mandates, and ultimately a rise in local crime. - "_ -` Also as you are aware, I have been in contact with the U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Corrections for several months, working on the beginning of the needs assessment and planning process to formulate the most comprehensive and professional approach to not only alleviate our present over - crowded condition, but also meet the future needs of Cole County as well. It is my fervent desire for the Cole County Commission to work not only with the Sheriff on this undertaking, but also the courts and agencies who comprise the network of criminal justice providers to meet our needs in this regard. Most important at this time, is the need for a comprehensive needs assessment and ultimately pre- design planning for secure detention facilities for adult and juvenile offenders as well. We need to look at our present and future programs and anticipated inmate population, alternatives to 24 -hour incarceration, and pre -trial detainee levels as well as sentenced and work- release inmates. One of the major stumbling blocks to this process is the education of all persons as to exactly what a jail is (and isn't). A Jail is not a prison, nor is it a halfway house. Jails are central to the success or failure of all counties' criminal justice systems and ultimately the safety of every citizen within the county. It is my hope that we may avoid the following... "..jails created without adequate pre- design work often experience problems once the facility is opened. The facility may be too small and quickly become overcrowded. Or it may be large enough but too expensive to operate. Important design features may have been left out, such as the ability to see into inmate living areas from a single control point or to move easily through the building. Support spaces may be inadequate or missing altogether. The building may lack important equipment and capabilities and may use materials prone to wear and breakage. The completed building may be nothing like local officials imagined.or what the public expected for its tax dollars. Once these faults are discovered in something as permanent and visible as a jail, they tend to be thorns in the side of local officials for years to come. "...source: Jail Design Guide For Small and Medium -Sized Jails - National Institute of Corrections Publication. As Sheriff, I am creating an awareness on the part of every Cole County Commissioner that this process needs to begin immediately and only through the full support of the Commission will we be_Al.ble to fulfill the mission our citizens expect of us. Your Obd�ient Servant /.; John C. * emeyer Sheriff cc Judge Byron Kinder Judge Thomas J. Brown III Judge Thomas Sodergren Judge Patricia M. Joyce Commission Corr File Jail Project File Lt. Russ Bemboom Members of the Board of Jail Visitors Hon Richard Callahan Chief Roger Schroeder, JCPD Judge Mark Richardson - J.C. Municipal Court Winston Rutledge - Prenger Family Center Action Plan Strategy Number: III Action Plan Number: 6 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH SYSTEM EVOLVES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT :: Ensure Cole County Health Department has adequate space for public health care services. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) 2. 3. Special Instructions: This plan (steps # 2 & 3) will be undertaken only after a feasibility study of contracting with other services is completed. Consult with professional architect/engineer to determine if adding a wing or a second floor to the existing building is the best way to address identified needs. - Current cost to add additional floor would be $100,000 plus and require the inclusion of an elevator for ADA compliance. - Due to current landscape the building has entrances to both levels, which makes the . addition of a wing more cost effective... - Addition would be designed to include,G conference room to accommod,f"meetin more private counseling rooms to protect confidentially of patients, and ....... ............... rooms. Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: Assign priority form torimendations based on identified ri#1'lable funds. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf Action Plan Strategy Number: III Action Plan Number: 7 ** Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH SYSTEM EVOLVES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: A Public Health and Public Safety Alert Network will be developed to serve Jefferson City and Cole County. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting to: Date: Due Date 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Committee made up of the Local Emergency Planning Committee should work with MO Dept of Health to Set up a safety and health alert computerized System for Jefferson City/Cole County (system would have broadcast capability). Set up database. Establish a priority list of "need to know" public safety and health providers as well as a priority level of response and a professional list of health care providers. - E -mail messages are keyed in at the local level, goes through MO Dept of Health, out via oftheir e-mail via instantaneous fax or e-mail. System has broad alert or alert for specific area capability. - Create database in Microsoft Access with names, FAX numbers and e-mail addresses. Decide where to locate the system: in the local health department or in the office; of the Local Emergency Planning Committee. (MO Dept of Health woul provide the system at no cost if located in the Local Health Agency). City /County owned the system, we could house it anywhere but the:.s3 cost is $5- 10,000. The City/County would also have to maintaii:§ln;. we purchased it and possible purchase additional phone linek:lye wau. have to assure that software of FAX equipment was in plaaeto'operate the'�`:�'. system. Disadvantage to MO Dept of Health owning tha m! ?ti 4 occur there was an estimated statewide disaster, which wot#id't #ha `'" a da s Determine if the current paging system could be used andmat! z 3 ? Local Health Alert Network. The estimat4 t. of jurchase pagit g equipment that would go along with this would be, p00. Establish clearance to the system for the`IESesleanning Committee coordinator if system is locates# i# the tocal i1'eaiL ti? ll tit ent. Develop our own logo for? al Emergene inning Committee which would then be able to be super -i ' i ae : ed,;on the bjpte 7prist logo that is being established by Centers for l it:gad Prevention Establish 2�#t};¢call -up available by pager. Determine if our paging sy ? pa ne v h the Local Area Network. Train staff and pe soEE et to use the system (MO Dept of Health would provide technical assistance} `s''s" Completed Date: Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf Action Plan Strategy Number: III Action Plan Number: 10 * ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH SYSTEM EVOLVES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: Provide early warning system throughout the county to provide early warning and information regarding events that place citizens in harms way. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting to: Date: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. * Cole County and the City of Jefferson respond to emergency situations based on guidelines set forth in the Emergency Response Plan. An early warning system provides a mechanism for the citizens to be informed of emergencies. As examples, these emergencies may include hazardous materials spills that could result in the need for evacuation of protective sheltering, road closures, severe weather, or prison escapes. Due Completed Date Date: Our current warning system is limited to a siren tone only and provides coverage only in Jefferson City. A newer ,,.;. ...'' system, under this Action Plan, would provide coveru the most populated areas of the county, allow for expansion as the community grows and accomm spoken messages (as opposed to the current tp sys e New systems also have the capability to be a ctit whole or individually for a specific area (See attachment) Complete an engineering stud siren sites will be needed to per: maximum alert capability!,_ Develop a formal o deter i liow many comply ?verage for inclt*tg cost projections. Appoint a steering. titee to tiampion this cause. Present ::: poo 3 zpnnission for inclusion in the upcomin ?sion. Promote the 'during the sales tax campaign. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf --Att c? n t-, SUBJECT: Outdoor Warning Siren The traditional use of outdoor warning siren was to alert citizens of a nuclear attack or weather conditions such as tornadoes. Currently this notification is limited to Jefferson City and somewhat available at Russellville and Lohman in Cole County. The City of Jefferson has some 15 sites utilizing the loud siren devices. Technology has produced devices which can also make the loud siren sounds and will allow voice messages to be communicated to the public. This technology is being used in communities around Cole County and has received favorable comments. Granted the intent and most effective use is for outdoor warnings. However, there are side benefits. This system could be used to announce messages of community interest in small areas or county wide as needed. Examples of small area use: 4th of July activities downtown, announcing an escape from a prison facility, a hazardous material incident or flood related event. You might question how effective would this be for someone in a building or vehicle. It is quite effective and in combination with T.V. and radio interrupt, the citizens are more likely to be informed and react in a safe manner than without. A number of years ago a fire at a chemical factory on the eastside of Jefferson City require evacuation of residents in the area. The residents that were not awaken at 2:00 a.m. by the explosions were startled by the sirens blasting through the night air. The problem then was how do you tell someone to evacuate the area now that they were awake. A survey of Cole County was done in 1999 using population density as a guide for installing a county wide system with a 5000 ft. radius for each siren. It is estimated that it would take at least 50 sirens to provide coverage for Cole County. The average cost per siren installed is 30,000. This translates to a cost of 1,500,000. Funding for this would most likely be the capital 1/2 cent sales tax of the county or city. This tax generates approximately 4.3 million per year for the county and 3.9 million per year for the city. Given a cost of 50 sirens, a program to spread out the cost and completes the project within a sales tax renewal cycle should be recommended. Ownership, management and operations could be placed in the joint office of Emergency Management. A joint agreement of how and when to sound the sirens would need to be developed if the 911 center was to operate the sirens. WPS -2800 SERIES -ii 1- Power Voice nd Sitien : s Whelen's Omni - Directional, WPS -2800 Series Systems deliver siren warning and voice broadcasting of unequalled clarity at uniform power levels ( + / -1dB) throughout 360 °. LFr • Ten models, 108dBc to 126dBc @ 100., s Six warning tones. standard. II Public address - live or pre- recorded digital voice messages. 1 Battery powered. up to 30 minutes of full power output. ® Local or remote control. • System Diagnostics. SI TEST-. s Remote station status monitoring, COMM /STAT''l. ■ Low profile speaker cell design yields high -power without excessive speaker height. • One high efficiency 400 watt speaker driver used per speaker cell. Rugged 400 watt speaker driver tested to minimum twenty year life cycle. MI Environmental monitoring/ status reporting. Ten models serve a wide variety of applications. 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SPECIFIC RESULT: Develop a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Completed Date: Date Date: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Create a General Information and Orientation Brochure that explains that is household hazardous waste, why it is a problem, what are some of the options for handling the problem and what are the benefits of handling the problem. Distribute this instructional information about participation in the program, including any information about incentives and penalties. Schedule presentations to distribute the brochures to government bodies, business groups, community groups, and schools, with news media coverage if possible. Develop appropriate City/County ordinances and regulations to address the management and implementation methods of program. Establish incentives for participation in the pra`an establish an enforcement program to identia'ptu who dispose of hazardous materials in their;:; Begin a continuing multi-media„ggititttion can pa g to' promote the program and keep it before,' tt' ommuniti3? >&ii also serving to inform the larger audience aboii`#k:t1jQiality of Life issues which make COOP ty attract :to ndustry, retirees, etc. (via the City w b te, cable, ass channel, radio and television public s v ;announc etits and possible advertising, print media, and putifld presentations). Revietiv tf dud am and performance measures on a reeular Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf Action Plan Strategy Number: III Action Plan Number: 12 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH SYSTEM EVOLVES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: To enhance the performance of Central Dispatch Communications. To develop a system structure that works for the good of all persons. # ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: 1. Special Instructions: This issue has been sent back to a special Task Force to be chaired by Rich Green and Rich Mays for resolution in 60 days. Due Completed Date Date: Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf Action Plan Strategy Number: . III Action Plan Number: 13 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH SYSTEM EVOLVES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: Monitor service of the emergency medical system to ensure growth of the system to meet the growing population needs. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starti Due Complet ng Date ed Date: Date: 1. 2. " Emergency Medical Service is a privately owned entity. To impact a change that would result in a move to a publicly owned service (i.e. an ambulance district) a vote to initiate a tax would be necessary. It is the opinion of this Action Team that the current service, as owned and operated, is appropriate and sufficient for the community. However, the following Action Steps are offered to emphasize the need to continue the current level of cooperation. Continue to review the emergency medical response system. Currently, EMS regularly reviews where calls originate response time. Through cooperative efforts with fire departments, ambulances have been placed in fire s throughout the county. Continue to support the 1 °` Responders. is currently work with the EMS to provides response. The EMS provides their insura>' Note: The following are reaso system: a) Current system is et . . . e t i w e 1 y add s g #1 needs of the community. b) Current system cckgdes to revi W *#:s processes to improve (QT to c# 3i 4, the current response time. c) A change ar the intro ti tii3 >isf=a'new system could create confusioi dhi ;x : nity. • d) A "new'•':-:; €emt >leliver response any faster - it's the same distan8iik of the ownership. Responsible: c:Pauline\Revised A- P.PubSaf TRANSPORTATION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IV PLAN NUMBER: 1 ** DATE: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL INTEGRATE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AMONG THE CITY, COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OATS AND ANY OTHER RELATED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS. SPECIFIC RESULT: Attract the general public to public transportation. # ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Sys Due Completed to: Date: Date: Date: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Continue funding the public transportation services including Para - Transit. Maintain the current fare for public bus transportation. Introduce a reduced fare promotion to encourage ridership. (See attachment) Develop multiple -ride passes that would include at least one free ride. Multiple -ride passes could be sold in quantity to local retailers for resale to the public or for special promotions. Expand the hours of operation of the public transportation. Develop a system to accept donations, eitlit or in kind service, from service organi;A and/or individuals capital improvements'i. the city transportation departure Consider selling advertising and bus shelters. OtiOn.ci :mss Purchase and inst <.digital v :ie notification system on public tiir#atxaiti'licles. (See attachment) Develop a transportatti limits of the gnaw plan to expand public vices beyond the corporate cri a demand basis. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.Transp Plan 1: NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 should not run concurrently. Step 3 should run for at least 6 months. If Step 3 is deleted, Step 4 is still considered valid. Step 3: Cost/Benefit Analysis COST (One possible option) 1. Reduced annual revenue. Approximate Regular Fare Annual Ridership = 90,000 Current Regular Fare = x $0.50 Approximate Current Revenue $45,000 For 1 year promotion Estimated 2 percent increase in ridership Promotional Fare Estimated Adjusted Revenue Approximate 1 year revenue loss 2. Advertising/Promotion cost = 91,800 = x $0.30 = $27,540 = $17,460 additional $10,000 BENEFIT 1. Increase ridership. 2. Reduce vehicle traffic. 3. Reduce parking requirements. 4. Increase public awareness of available alternatives to driving personal vehicles. 5. Additional revenue potential if ridership is maintained after promotion has ended. Step 4: Cost/Benefit Analysis COST 1. Reduced annual revenue Annual Multiple ride pass sales Price (Adult 20 ride pass) Approximate Revenue from Pass sales Estimated Annual Pass sales ( +3 %) Reduced Pass Price Adjusted Revenue from Pass sales Approximate annual revenue loss 2. Advertising/Promotion cost BENEFIT 1. Increase pass sales. 2 . Increase ridership. 3. Increase convenience for riders and drivers. = 15,000 = x $10.00 = $150,000 = 15,500 = x $9.50 = $147,250 = $2,750 °--. • .. u......f yr r,w.i Regular Fare Riders ='89,312 ($00.50) Senior Gold Pass = 38,925 (unlimited annual rides for $15.00 per year) Student Pass = 28,045 (20 ride punch card for $9.00) Adult Pass = 15,250 (20 ride punch card for .$10.00) Step 8: The purpose of the voice notification system is to announce the approaching stop and upcoming stops. The system would include internal speakers and message boards for the current riders and external speakers and message boards for potential riders waiting at the bus stop., An automatic system requiring no action by the driver while - operating the bus is recommended. The recommended system should be expandable and upgradable, with multiple language capabilities. Outside funding sources may be available to offset some or all of the equipment cost. COST (State of the Art System) Equipment, installation, training Estimated Total Cost $10,000/ bus x 20 buses $200,000* * Realistic opportunity for a grant that would cover 80% of the cost (the possibility of 100 %). BENEFITS 1. Fulfill ADA requirements. 2. No action required by the driver. 3. Increased convenience for riders. 4. Good will. Action Plan Strategy Number: Plan Number: Date: IV 2 * ** ' January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL INTEGRATE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AMONG THE CITY, COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OATS AND ANY OTHER RELATED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS. SPECIFIC RESULT: Support alternative forms of transportation by reducing dependence on conventional modes of personal transportation. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned starting to: Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 1. 2. 4. Support 3rd party intercity bus service within the region Support existing and/or expanded Amtrak service to the region to include the possibility of initiatives for high -speed rail. Evaluate any proposal to construct and operate light rail service in the City of Jefferson and Cole County. (Light rail as defined by the Transportation Research Board: Light rail transit is a metropolitan electric railway system characterized by its ability to operate single cars or short trains along exclusive rights -of;,. way at ground level, on aerial structures, in subs €?:' or, occasionally, in streets, and to board and discharge passengers at track or car floorIE Review proposals to constru t light rail systems in adjacent counties, such as Colu bia/Bt; BOO ' o the Lake of the 04 >area. p purpose of the review wouldb evaluate> ►e feasibility of construction of a oeNtrirail spur from ....::............... ..................... Cole Co /Jc erson City to the nearby light rail syst Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.Transp Action Plan Strategy Number: IV Action Plan Number: 3 * ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL INTEGRATE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AMONG THE CITY COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OATS AND ANY OTHER RELATED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS. SPECIFIC RESULT: Improve health, safety and mobility of our citizens in our community by enhancing recreation and pedestrian facilities and alternative modes of transportation within our community. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Stetting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 1. 2. 3. 4. Codes: City of Jefferson shall work conjunctively with Cole County in the development and adoption of standards of sidewalks, trails and crosswalks. - Major, high density, subdivisions as defined by code shall have sidewalks on at least one side of the street. - As new roads are built, consideration shall be given to bicycle and pedestrian use. - Establish minimum standards for the construction and condition of all sidewalks.. Identify and prioritize major corridors needing sidewalks and crosswalks. Cost/Benefit: NEW SUBDIVISIONS: No cost - any cost of constructi would be passed to property owner. Benefit- safer routes for pedestrians and bicyclist; better living conditions. Cost/Benefit: EXISTING STREETS/PROPERTIES: Cost- Staff time, cost of approximately $40,000; consiF€le12f>iir+ wit the City: $10/front foot on total upgrade (curb, sid oW $5 /fro on sidewalk only. Benefit- process adds emphasis and helps to set ...... Complete and extend Green**, - Follow guidelines and time fra t .;putlined z a 1991 City of Jefferson Greenway:, yste»t a st fr by the Greenway Advisory C: #tee. - Use an 'Adopt-a- prograhO upkeep Establish;: ;pedestrian aittl cle "access to the Katy Trail in Nort Jeff n' E ..:from the South side of the river within 5 Cost /Benef f C t estimates range from $100,000 to $1 million (dependI gon the type of project). Benefit- increase in tourism. Responsible: ciPauline\Revised A- P.Transp Action Plan Strategy Number: IV Action Plan Number: 4 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL INTEGRATE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AMONG THE CITY, COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OATS AND ANY OTHER RELATED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS. SPECIFIC RESULT: Expand road and bridge infrastructure in the City and County to improve traffic flow, public safety and economic development in and around the City and County. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: 1. 2. 3. The state secondary road system in Cole County and Jefferson City be improved to provide an outer belt as a complement to the highway 179 inner belt under construction as a link to the state primary system and the Jefferson City and Cole County arterial system to meet future traffic needs. (See attached map) The City and County develop and make unified presentation to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission for the purposes of: - Upgrading State Highway 50 to four lanes. - Extending an interstate highway spur /loop to Jeff 0:001: n Starting Date: Due Completed Date Date: The City and County name /rename sp routes so that each continuous route l its entire length. r Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.Transp 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a) m L co en" i o L r. o Nit o1 -V fu o +, V L Moreau River Action Plan Strategy Number: IV Action Plan Number: 5 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL INTEGRATE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AMONG THE CITY, COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OATS AND ANY OTHER RELATED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS. SPECIFIC RESULT: Continue maintenance and construction of roads and bridges in Jefferson City and Cole County by providing adequate funding sources and efficient use of resources. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: 2. The '/2 cent capital improvement sales tax of Cole County and'City of Jefferson should be continued with a minimum of 85% of all county capital improvement sales tax revenues be directed to road and bridge improvements. Cole County should develop a uniform written maintenance policy for assistance to small communities in the county to improve coordination and utilization of resources between the county and the small communities in the County. Due Completed Date Date: Responsible: c /Paulineutevised A- P.Transp DIVERSITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: V PLAN NUMBER: 1 * DATE: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO CULTURAL HARMONY, TOLERANCE AND RESPECT. SPECIFIC RESULT: Develop better understandings between police and community by implementing a plan for police and community interaction. # ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting Due Completed to: Date: Date: Date: 1. 2. 3. Enhance community policing through alternative modes of transportation as well as more locations - i.e. parks, senior housing, public housing, known crime areas, etc. Change screening process for involvement of people from high crime areas in the citizens police academy. - Each city council member makes one nomination per training class to facilitate each area of the city having an opportunity to participate. - Change the wording in the current application process; page 1, paragraph 2 from "...and must be recommended by a School Resource Office." To read "... and must be recommended by a council member, a community leader or an employer. Applicants will provide letters of recommendation from one or m: of these groups. - Create an appeals process for those indi.vi rejected for the Academy. Better recruiting of minoriti employment opportu 1t1 * (See attachment Responsible: ciPauline\Revised A- P.Diversity JEFFERSON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Citizens Police Academy The purpose of starting a Citizens Police Academy was to bridge the gap between the Police Department and the people they serve. Unfortunately, for years law enforcement agencies have shrouded themselves in secrecy. As a result, much of the public does not understand why Police Officers handle some incidents the way they do. The public is not aware generally of the legal requirements that.come to play. The Citizens Police Academy is intended not only to remedy some of the misunderstanding but to allow private citizens to experience ' some of the training and to have some "hands on" experience with some situations that are normally not experienced outside law enforcement circles. Applicants are chosen by the Police Department and must be recommended by a School . Resource Officer. Applications are available at the Police Department or by contacting your School Resource Officer /School. The Citizens Police Academy is a ten -week academy, meeting one night per week for three hours. Also, one Saturday is spent on a firing range and academy participants may shoot Department weapons that the Police Officers carry. The range is optional. During the ten weeks, a wide variety of subjects are covered such as: Criminal Law and Court Procedures, History of the Police Department, Functions of the Field Services Division, Community Policing, Telecommunications, Firearms, Criminal Investigations, Drug Identification, and Crime Prevention. The classes also have many hands on practicals for the Academy participants to be involved with the Police Officer. Also, participants are allowed to ride along for eight hours with a Police Officer to see first hand what happens on the street. There is no cost for the Citizens Police Academy. Academy participants are furnished with a notebook with information covering all the topics throughout the ten weeks. Also, each participant receives a Jefferson City Police Department cap and t -shirt with the emblem of the Citizen Police Academy. The shirts and caps are theirs to keep and to also wear when they are riding with a Police Officer. If additional information is needed, contact the Jefferson City Police Department Public Information Officer at 634 -6400. Action Plan Strategy Number: Plan Number: Date: V 2 ** January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO CULTURAL HARMONY, TOLERANCE AND RESPECT. SPECIFIC RESULT: Support the Multicultural Forum by developing a single entity for cultural diversity concerns. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting to: Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 1. 2. 3. Refer all matters concerning cultural harmony, tolerance, and respect to the Multicultural Forum. Support creating a position of Diversity Liaison with the City /County. Support the establishment of an International guidance and resource center. Support the Multicultural Forum in creating a multicultural festival that has participatory support from the different cultural communities in the area. Responsible: Cross Ref. Strategy II, Plan #14 c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.Diversity Action Plan Strategy Number: V Action Plan Number: 3 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO CULTURAL HARMONY, TOLERANCE AND RESPECT. SPECIFIC RESULT: Increase minority involvement in the business sector beyond entry -level and in small business entrepreneurship by attracting and encouraging diversity in the business community. # ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: 1. 2. Involve business and media in community cultural awareness through seminars, roundtables, etc. Ongoing Chamber of Commerce recruitment and support for minority small business entrepreneurship through mentoring and early advisement (SCORE is a possible vehicle). II Completed Date: Responsible: ciPauline\Revised A- P.Diversity Action Plan Strategy Number: V Action Plan Number: 4 ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO CULTURAL HARMONY, TOLERANCE AND RESPECT. SPECIFIC RESULT: Create alternative family units in the absence of a family unit to provide a positive role model. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Completed Date Date: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Increase existing mentoring for adults and children in the following areas: - Police - Neighborhood - School system - Parents - English as a 2id language - Athletic - Employers Create background checks with an appeal process for prospective mentors to ensure safety of young people bein mentored. Establish a program allowing city and county e participate in verifiable mentoring program. Jefferson City Area of Chamber of Cori2: members to establish programs offering. dscrut special promotions to persons l as mentor discount tickets or game pric*W en a me- 41)rings a sponsored individual). Establish recogni the volunteers em: t d by the t t3 recognized by the Char:. from existing programs an variou§ ntorrng pr r. ns (i.e. English as a Second Language ;: bu.rches;'Schools). ams.;t .E..1nentoring volunteers for and the county and other pinations will be recruited ased specific examples in Responsible: c. Pauline\R.evised A- P.Diversity Action Plan Strategy Number: V Action Plan Number: 5 * ** Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO CULTURAL HARMONY, TOLERANCE AND RESPECT. SPECIFIC RESULT: Create a multipurpose convention, sports and civic center to have a venue for diverse people to meet, interact and learn. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: 1. The City/County will develop and present a plan to the Governor for assistance in creating a multipurpose convention, .sports and civic center. Starting Date: Due Date Completed Date: Responsible: c./Pauline\Revised A- P.Diversity Action Plan Strategy Number: V Action Plan Number: 6 * ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO CULTURAL HARMONY, TOLERANCE AND RESPECT. SPECIFIC RESULT: Utilize local cable access channel to promote cultural diversity awareness by providing a forum for diverse groups to showcase diversity issues. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Completed Date Date: 1, 2. Require cable access provider to solicit applications for production and direction of at least one hour per month of originally and locally - produced diversity programming utilizing high school, university and civic groups, etc. Establish a panel incorporating members of the Arts Council to review programming for diversity significance and originality awards. Responsible: c: /Pauline\Revised A- P.Diversity Action Plan Strategy Number: V Action Plan Number: 7 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO CULTURAL HARMONY, TOLERANCE AND RESPECT. SPECIFIC RESULT: Reaffirm the civil rights of all citizens relating to housing and employment. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Completed Date Date: 1. Conduct a review, to ensure compliance with, Missouri Civil Rights Statute (see RSMO 213.010 - 213.137) Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A. P.Diversity EDUCATION Action Plan Strategy Number: VI Plan Number: 1 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE ENVIRONMENTS CONDUCIVE TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EDUCATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Encourage people to complete high school education through diploma and/or equivalency. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned Starting Due to: Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- Encourage all new City/County hires, in permanent part time and full time positions, must have a high schooi diploma or equivalent. A pay increase may be offered as an incentive when the employee attains diploma or equivalent. City /County will encourage employees already hired, who have not attained a high school degree or equivalent, to enroll in Adult Basic Education courses. A pay increase may be offered as an incentive when the employee attains diploma or equivalent. City/County will promote a policy amon county wide businesses to induce em and new hires to complete high scha program or equivalent. Local employers will be enag schedule or require students 9:00 p.m. on school's Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A -P.Edu Action Plan Strategy Number: VI Plan Number: 2 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE ENVIRONMENTS CONDUCIVE TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EDUCATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Promote accomplishments of students in all areas of achievement. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- During city council meetings, the Mayor will acknowledge: - National merit scholars - Bright Flight "Students" - Other exceptional academic achievement City /County will promote a JCTV and newspaper acknowledgment of local student accomplishments of community service or other exceptional achievement. City /County will actively participate with local schools, through a speakers' bureau/development of learning units, in teaching civics/local government courses, Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A -P.Edu Action Plan Strategy Number: VI Plan Number: 3 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE ENVIRONMENTS CONDUCIVE TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EDUCATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Promote the inclusion of all education venues available countywide with the Chambers' Annual Job Fair. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: Ensure that all educational providers for the County are invited to sponsor individual booths to answer questions, promote their programs and distribute information to all interested parties at annual showcase. Establish a round -table discussion format and invite representatives of educational institutions, employers and interested parties to participate in a discussion of local education issues and opportunities during showcase. Responsible: c: /Pauliue\Revised A -P.Edu HISTORIC PRESERVATION Action Plan Strategy Number: VII Plan Number: 1 ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL RESPECT AND PRESERVE OUR HISTORICAL HERITAGE SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will protect the historic character of our communities and enhance re -use opportunities for individual properties. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: -1- -2- -3- Investigate the feasibility of establishing a Certified Local Government (CLG) for Jefferson City and Cole County. If established revise existing city preservation ordinances to meet requirements for CLG program by establishing specific operational guidelines for the City's Historic Preservation Commission. The Historic Preservation Commission will emphasize education to property owners and promote research as primary goals. Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.HistPry Action Plan Strategy Number: VII Plan Number: 2 ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL RESPECT AND PRESERVE OUR HISTORICAL HERITAGE SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will protect the historic character of our communities and enhance re -use opportunities for individual properties. ft ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- Continue to identify historic properties in the City and County. Locate broad areas on a map and then gather/locate information by property. Develop a master computerized data base that will serve as the central locator for information about properties. This data base would identify the sources of already known research/information by address of property to assist the owners and general research efforts. - Identtfy the central location for the information; - Devise a work plan/stmtegy for the process and procedures for developing the master computed* data base; - Work with local colleges to attract implement work plan. Encourage the local Libra preservation resource cente . assist individuals in resea do i to Responsible: c Pauline Revised A- P.HistPry Cross Ref Strategy II, Plan #11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan Strategy Number: VII Plan Number: 3 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL RESPECT AND PRESERVE OUR HISTORICAL HERITAGE SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will work together with established heritage organizations to educate the citizens of the culture, heritage, preservation and historic value of this area. # ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting Due Completed to: Date: Date: Date: -1- -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- Coordinate the efforts of the City and County in. organizing and working toward common goals by creating a central location for all historic- related material. Update all reference history books to the extent feasible. Create a County and City map locating all significant historic sites. Make history information of the area more accessible to people. Encourage cultural/historical events and celebration of past events. Incorporate area history into schools curricula. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.HistPry Action Plan Strategy Number: VII Plan Number: 4 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL RESPECT AND PRESERVE OUR HISTORICAL HERITAGE SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will work together with established heritage organizations to educate the citizens about the culture, heritage, preservation and historic value of this area. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: -1- -2- -3- Educate school children and the general public on the historic resources in their community using programs already developed (Center for Understanding the Built Environment, KC; Box city; Kid City). Encourage Cole County Historical Society and other groups to develop specific educational program units. Promote historic character of community through development of walking tours, brochures and advertising on .ICTV. • Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: Responsible: c /Pauline\Revised A- P.HistPry ARTS / LEISURE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: VIII PLAN NUMBER: 1 DATE: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL STIMULATE LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND THE FLOURISHING OF THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: Construction of a state of the art multi - purpose community center. # ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned Starting Due Completed to: Date: Date: Date: 1. 2. Provide performing arts theater to accommodate Little Theater, Jefferson City Symphony, Jefferson City Concert Series, Vocal Concerts, Dance, Lectures and other civic uses. A needs assessment be made as to what use and activities should be provided for in final building. Responsible: c:/Pauline\Revised A- P.ArtsLeis Cross Ref: Strategy II, Plan #6 Action Plan Strategy Number: VIII Plan Number: 2 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY :: WE WILL STIMULATE LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND THE FLOURISHING OF THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNICY. SPECIFIC RESULT: Jefferson City and Cole County shall consolidate their recreational efforts through a joint county-wide public entity. ACTION STEP ( Number each one) to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Members to be appointed by both city and county and report to both entities. The new entity shall replace the existing Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission Property and assets of the city and county shall be transferred or leased to the new entity. Other Cole County municipalities are encouraged to participate in the same consolidation plan. All participating government subdivisions shall attempt to establish funding sources for new entity. Continue the development of hikin, bicycling greenway trails throe county and link our present. Katy Trail. Develop new athl ''aiid recce tional facilities and maintain existin le. Assist: is fi ..in:.Cole County in the manageirierancjaervsion of athletic and recreational activities within those cities. 'Vibes Responsible: c :Pauline\Revised A- P.ArtsLeis Action Plan Strategy Number: VIII Action Plan Number: 3 * Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL STIMULATE LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND THE FLOURISHING OF THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SPECIFIC RESULT: Jefferson City and Cole County shall jointly support the operation and maintenance of the Capital City Council on the Arts (CCCA). ACTION STEP ( Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: 1. The City and County shall consider supporting Local Art Groups and the Development of Cultural Events. CCCA needs financial support of City and County. Responsible: cRauline\Revised A- P.AnsLeis GOVERNMENT Action Plan Strategy Number: IX Plan Number: 1 * ** Date: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Increased cooperation or consolidation of City /County public health and public works services. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- Enhance and expand contracting and subcontracting opportunities with each entity which should eventually evolve into consolidation. Review existing contracts and recommend additional contracting opportunities. Review and expand public health and safety food - related ordinances: - County will develop and implement a food code compatible with State ofMO Statute. - City will revise and update its existing food code ordinance to make compatible with Stat :;a. MO Statute Establish and implement county.. environmental protection & them comparable to ordinances. Forward these rec. d umiendatiMip the County Commiss Responsible: a:Pauline\Reviaed A•P.EHGov Action Plan Strategy Number: IX Plan Number: 2 * Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION. SPECIFIC RESULT :: Expanded capacity of the current county jail system to enable the County to keep all City /County prisoners in Cole County. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: starting Date: Due Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- '-7- Appoint a task force to develop a plan expanding and funding a jail system as recommended. Review jail records to track occupancy and project possible trends. Discuss current trends and projections with "expert" in jail facility needs. ie: normal occupancy vs. capacity, trends in incarceration, etc. Explore possibilities of contracting wet. Federal system to house prisonerss' expansion occur. Run cost analysis on ex i sion of carrel facility versus new facia> rsus aOpisition of "SuperMa', Implement inmate capacity. Responsible: ciPaulinelRevised A- P.EHt;ov Cross Ref: Strategy II, Plan #15 Action Plan Strategy Number: IX Plan Number: 3 ** Date: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will establish bilateral efforts to improve infrastructure, recreation and safety for all citizens. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- -7- Establish a road/traffic committee to address mutual infrastructure /traffic /safety needs and identify solutions. Identify what committees (if any) currently exist in County/City government that can be utilized to focus on cooperative efforts for improving infrastructure needs. Network with other Counties/Cities in the state who have already established cooperative efforts toward addressing areas of common concern with respect to infrastructure improvements. Establish a public recreation committee to address mutual recreation needs and iden solutions. Identify what groups/organizations' currently exist in County/City. govvrniienl ..:.............. can be utilized to focus coati've e enhancing recreational -unities. Network with otb unties/ ;'ic es ii the state who have a1reestablislooperative efforts toward addressing s on concern with respect to Oil Zi 0n. Co ttp #,cat tai public the discussions and continEring efforts. Invite feedback. Responsible: ciPauline\Revised A- P.EfGov 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 4 ** DATE: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFIC RESULT: The cities and county acting jointly will develop and fund a comprehensive sewer project to meet the needs of our citizens in the foreseeable future. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- -7- Determine city /county future needs: a) Consider use of 5/2000 Master Plan and 3/2000 Facility Plan (City ofJefferson). b) Evaluate existing sewer systems, create an inventory; contact individual cities for their input (Cole County). Determine all funding sources to maximize results. Determine a fair rate system for residents both inside and outside of the corporate boundaries of the City of Jefferson. Ensure quality of construction and plan responsible operations /maintenance. Develop a policy to govern new connec ii to cities' sewer systems (smalipinmunifr & City of Jefferson). Develop a means for fpg044,1 er co ti s to contract for their ;`r nee Identify a. public enttt t me involved in other ns; m the areas that "City Sewer" rslc3fi:::ast' Responsible: c:/Paulinelaevised A- P.Efnov Cross Ref Stratepv II, Plan #2 Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 5 * ** DATE: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFIC RESULT: The City /County will develop, adopt and implement a stormwater plan. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned Starting Due to: Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- The City /County will establish a joint stormwater planning team to include city staff, county staff and citizens. The planning team will develop a stormwater control plan to include an equitable fee -based funding mechanism. The City /County will adopt the stormwater plan. Th. e City /County staffs will implement the stormwater plan. Responsible: ciPauline\Revised A- P.EfU,ov Cross Ref Strategy II, Plan CO Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 6 * DATE: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION. SPECIFIC RESULT: The County will create a self - governing form of government that answers more directly to the people, makes Cole County more autononous and gives citizens more local control. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: -2- -3- Appoint a task force to look into ways to achieve autonomy. Study what is available in current statutes and constitution. Seek legislative remedies, if needed. Completed Date: Responsible: c: /PaulineVtevised A -P.Ef Gov Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 7 ** DATE: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFIC RESULT: The City /County will look for opportunities for area wide cooperation within Cole County to create greater efficiency. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- Form a standing task force including representatives of all political subdivisions within the County. Task force should meet regularly to determine what opportunities exist to gain efficiencies and avoid duplication. Report findings to appropriate governing bodies. Seek and implement all feasible reme Responsible: ciPauline\Revised A- P.Edoov Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 8 * DATE: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION. SPECIFIC RESULT: The City will review its charter to identify ways to make the City government more efficient. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- Appoint a charter review committee. Submit any proposed changes to the voters. Responsible: c:/Pauline \Revised A- P.EffOov Cross Ref Stratet r II. Plan #l6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 9 * ** DATE: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFIC RESULT: The City and County will adopt the same building code set to achieve consistency on building development and organized growth. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- County Commission and Jefferson City Mayor will appoint a Code Review Team. Review Team will review the work of the International Code Council and consider the adoption of the International Codes as well as a centralized administration to implement possible cost reduction. Review Team will conduct hearings to provide opportunity for public input. Review Team will make a code se: recommendation. Review Team will se :gain appov the appropriate bodie`governit Review TegOvi 11 per tally evaluate adopted b#,code; and make recarn nendat s g i ing adopting t ?: si ' at ll „any gaps m the code set. Responsible: c:/Paulinelitevised A- P.EfGov Action Plan STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 10 * DATE: October 2000 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFIC RESULT: Annexation will proceed in locations where the citizens of those areas would be able to receive improved services and where annexation is in the interests of the citizens of that city and the County. ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- City and County governments will incorporate policies and procedures to encourage a smooth annexation process. City and County governments will encourage public support of annexation where the citizens of certain area would be able to receive improved services and where annexation is in the interests of the cities and County. Responsible: clPsuline\Revised A- P.EfOov Cross Ref Strawy II, Plan #1 1 1 Action Plan 1 STRATEGY NUMBER: IX PLAN NUMBER: 11 * ** DATE: January 2001 STRATEGY: WE WILL CREATE AND PUT IN PLACE THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT DESIGN AND OPERATION 1 SPECIFIC RESULT: Cities and the County should seek to coordinate planning and zoning. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ACTION STEP (Number each one) Assigned to: Starting Due Date: Date: Completed Date: -2- -3- City and County governments should seek to consolidate and coordinate the planning/zoning processes. The Cities and County will adopt identical building codes; ICC code should be adopted where applicable. City and County will coordinate planning for development in a two -mile radius of City of Jefferson city limits. Responsible: clPaulirte\Revised A- P.EfGov Cross Ref: Strata'', 11, Plan #3 & Plan #8