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Fernley City of VISION To be the best place in the West to live, work and play. MISSION To provide our growing dynamic community excellent municipal services to make Fernley a great place to live, work and play. Together, we enhance the desirability, safety, friendliness, aesthetics and quality of life in our City. Mayor LeRoy Goodman; Councilmembers: Kelly Malloy, Ward 1; Donald Parsons, Ward 2; Roy Edgington Jr., Ward 3; Curt Chaffin, Ward 4; Cal Eilrich, Ward 5; Greg Evangelatos, City Manager, Brandi Jensen, City Attorney, Mel Drown, City Treasurer, Lena Shumway, City Clerk, Shari Whalen, City Engineer, Fred Turnier, Community Development Director Page 1 of 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Fernley City of CORE VALUES Our guiding principles are: Honesty Integrity Professionalism Respect Competency Leadership Responsibility Innovation CUSTOMER SERVICE VALUES –THE 3 P’S Interactions will be Polite, Professional and Performed Consistent with the city’s Strategic Plan. COMMITMENT We will meet our commitments to our citizens DIVERSITY We will create an organizational culture that respects and values individuals and group differences and encourages the productive potential of every employee. Page 2 of 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Fernley City of The Vision and Mission are supported by two core goals: Financial Stability and Employee Relations and three Goals representing community well-being, sustained growth and engagement. A) Financial stability: ensure fiscal integrity, stability, and equity of the City’s financial planning • Enhance productivity for cash receipting and cash disbursements • Establish controls and safeguards over the City of Fernley’s purchasing • Establish levels of authority, procedures and guidelines for opening new utility accounts and maintain existing accounts • Improve the existing budget development process • Implement areas for revenue enhancement • Commit to running the city in an operationally efficient and effective manner • Evaluate departmental services and establish performance-based spending priorities • Strengthen and stabilize the city’s financial position • Review existing fee and franchise schedules B) Employee relations: provide a successful and efficient work environment • Value employees and their contributions to making City of Fernley a great place to live, work and play • Provide a working environment that encourages resourcefulness, one that is free from harassment, where employees feel safe in expressing their concerns • Provide training and advancement opportunities for employees • Provide clear expectations for employee performance • Keep employees informed about current issues and decisions Page 3 of 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Fernley City of 1. Promote opportunities for economic development and redevelopment a) Encourage sustainable job growth and expansion b) Create opportunities for growing local businesses c) Explore the creation of a redevelopment district d) Improve the development process through streamlining and benchmarking e) Update the master plan to reflect community values and goals f) Beautify the City through education, pride and enforcement 2. Preserve and maintain quality of life and enhance maintenance and reconstruction of City infrastructure with emphasis on stability a) Share information with the public, City Staff, and local, state, and federal elected officials to enhance understanding of water issues that affect Fernley b) Protect and expand water resources and solidify our future ability to serve our water customers c) Improve and maintain Streets and Storm Drain System, Water and Wastewater System, and Parks System through accurate evaluation of existing conditions, cost effective maintenance methodologies, and technically sound capital project prioritization 3. Promote citizen engagement and build strong alliances with other government entities a) Improve internal and external communications b) Develop, extend and promote citizen interaction with city government and promoted volunteer opportunities for citizens of Fernley c) Initiate and advance local, state and federal strategic alliances and promote shared services with other agencies. Page 4 of 4