Full Text
Mayor Mission Statement The Office of the Mayor is responsible in ensuring that the visitors, businesses and residents of Salem are provided with the highest quality of services and assistance that is available to them and that is within the jurisdiction of the Office. The Mayor’s Office is accountable to all individuals and municipal employees with the City of Salem and provides constituent services in a concise and business friendly manner. Significant Changes The continued professionalization of all aspects of municipal operations. The City’s adoption of M.G.L. Ch.71 Section 37M to allow consolidation of City and School administrative functions Previous Fiscal Year Accomplishments Finances • Completed second Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) in accordance with GFOA standards • Initiation of City’s first 5-year financial forecast • Initiation of comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan • Implementation of Stabilization Fund Policy • Initiated new Service In Lieu of Tax (SILOT) Agreement with Salem State College equaling $350,000 in services provided to the City by the College • Re-negotiated one-year tax agreement with Salem Harbor Power Plant delivering an additional $250,000 to city coffers • Received an upgrade in Fiscal Management Practices to the highest grade offered by Standard & Poor’s • Completed successful negotiations resulting in new labor union contracts with AFSCME, Fire Fighters and Teachers • Competitively bid Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Contract and Health Insurance Services for the City of Salem Waterfront Revitalization Efforts • Completion of Winter Island Barracks Feasibility Study • Completion of Salem Willows Sea Wall Repair • Completed update of City of Salem Harbor Plan • Receipt of final funding for South Harbor Walkway Construction Public Safety Initiatives • Purchase of two T-3 vehicles to improve community policing efforts • Creation of highly successful Community Impact Unit (CIU) to help deal with chronic neighborhood nuisance and quality of life issues • Receipt of $141,000 grant from Department of Justice for initiation of Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program • Receipt of $95,000 Community Policing Grant • Receipt of a $66,500 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security • Initiation of lock box program for senior residents Sec 8 - 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Opening up the Process of Government • Hosted second Mayor-City Council Retreat aimed at fostering a strong partnership with the City Council • Creation of Youth Commission and Recycling Committee • Re-establishment of Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Council to improve communication with neighborhood groups and to help deal with neighborhood quality of life issues • Implementation of customer service initiatives • Creation of quarterly newsletter – FYI Salem Public Works Initiatives • Coordination of Bypass Road Construction Project • Coordination of North Street Improvements Construction Project • Creation of Pavement Management Plan • Establishment of regular leak detection services for our aging water infrastructure Other Accomplishments • Established Fleet Management Policy • Reinvigorate Destination Salem to enhance the marketing and promotion of the City of Salem • Implementation of 21D non-criminal ticketing program • Completion and approval of Open Space and Recreational Plan • Receipt of $674,000 in grant dollars for design and construction of 15 Peabody Street park • Creation of How to Do Business Guide • Organized the Inspectional Services Division for improved services and coordination and hired Inspectional Services Director • Played a leadership role in the creation of the North Shore Transportation Management Association • Received EPA funding for the clean-up of 61 Ward Street which is part of the intersection improvement at Peabody, Ward and Congress Streets FY 2009 Goals and Objectives • Continue to work with the City Council on a pro-active agenda for Salem • Establish citizen academy program • Deliver first state of the schools address • Continue to negotiate and/or increase PILOT/SILOT agreements with non-profits • Complete labor negotiations with all city unions • Continue to enhance the management and profitability of Haunted Happenings • Continue to advance the development of Salem Wharf and public access to the waterfront • Work toward the preservation, re-use and revitalization of Old Town Hall • Reach agreement with Dominion on a new tax agreement Sec 8 - 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 17 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 21 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 22 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 31 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 32 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 34 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 35 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 36 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 37 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 38 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 39 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 41 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 42 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 43 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 44 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 45 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 46 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 47 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 48 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 49 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 50 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 51 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 52 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 53 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 54 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 55 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 56 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 57 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 58 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 59 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 60 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 61 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 62 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 63 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 64 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 65 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 66 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 67 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 68 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 69 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 70 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 71 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 72 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 73 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 74 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 75 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 76 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 77 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 78 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 79 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 80 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 81 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 82 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 83 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 84 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 85 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 86 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 87 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 88 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 89 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 90 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 91 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 92 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 93 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 94 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 95 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 96 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 97 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 98 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 99 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 100 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 101 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 102 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 103 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 104 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 105 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 106 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 107 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 108 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 109 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 110 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 111 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 112 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 113 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 114 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 115 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 116 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 117 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 118 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 119 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 120 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 121 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 122 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 123 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 124 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 125 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 126 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 127 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 128 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 129 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 130 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 131 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 132 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 133 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 134 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 135 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 136 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 137 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 138 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 139 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 140 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 141 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 142 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 143 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 144 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 145 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 146 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 147 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 148 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 149 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 150 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 151 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 152 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 153 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 154 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 155 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 156 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 157 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 158 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 159 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 160 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 161 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 162 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 163 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 164 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 165 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 166 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 167 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 168 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 169 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 170 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 171 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 172 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 173 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 174 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 175 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 176 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 177 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 178 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 179 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 180 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 181 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 182 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 183 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 184 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 185 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 186 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 187 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 188 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 189 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 190 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 191 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 192 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 193 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 194 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 195 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 196 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 197 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 198 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 199 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 200 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 201 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 202 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 203 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 204 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 205 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 206 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 207 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 208 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 209 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 210 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 211 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 212 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 213 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 214 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 215 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 216 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 217 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 218 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 219 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 220 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 221 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 222 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 223 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 224 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 225 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 226 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 227 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 228 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 229 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 230 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 231 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 232 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 233 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 234 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 235 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 236 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 237 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 238 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 239 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 240 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 241 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 242 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 243 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 244 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 245 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 246 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 247 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 248 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 249 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 250 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 251 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 252 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 253 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 254 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 255 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 256 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 257 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 258 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 259 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 260 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 261 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 262 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 263 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 264 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 265 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 266 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 267 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 268 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 269 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 270 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 271 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 272 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 273 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 274 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 275 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 276 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 277 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 278 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 279 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 280 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sec 8 - 281