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Vision & Goals
Each summer, City Council engages in a strategic visioning and goal setting process to identify short-, mid-, and long-term goals for the City. This process establishes priorities for the community and focuses the City’s resources on those issues that are most vital to residents, ensuring that West U continues to be recognized as one of the best places to live in the country.
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Policy and Management Agenda for 2021 – 2022:
Policy Agenda: Goals of City Council, to be advanced primarily at the policy level through the discussion and decision-making of Council.
Management Agenda: Goals of City management, to be advanced primarily by the City’s professional staff at the direction of Council.
Goal 1: Financially Sound City Providing Superior Services Valued by the Community
Policy: | Management: |
Non-Profit Organizations Contract Review | Diversifying and Expanding Revenue Options |
Overview of Third Party Contracts & Overtime | |
Emergency Notifications System Review | |
IT Network Upgrade Planning | |
Financial Software/ERP System Upgrade | |
Automated Meter Reading Customer Connection Upgrade | |
5-Year Financial Plan Development | |
American Rescue Plan Funding |
Goal 2: "Best in Class" City Infrastructure and Facilities
Policy: | Management: |
Facilities Master Plan | Completion of Buffalo Speedway Replacement |
Poor Farm Ditch Improvements Evaluation | For-Profit Trainers Policy Review |
Stormwater Detention Options Review | |
Capital Improvement Bond Proposal |
Goal 3: West U Quality of Life - A Great Place to Experience and Live
Policy: |
Community Greenspaces Expansion Evaluation |
Senior Services Overview |
Goal 4: High-Performing City Team Producing Results for the West U Community
Policy: | Management: |
Community Engagement Strategy | Succession Planning Program Implementation |
City Government Transparency Overview |
Goal 5: Best Residential Suburban City in the Houston Metro Area
Policy: |
Sustainability Task Force Report |
Intergovernmental Partnerships Review |
Public Safety Virtual Gate Completion Wastewater Treatment Plant Security Cameras Traffic Safety Lower Speed Limits Signs Infrastructure Improvements |
Water Distribution System: Water Line Replacement |
Booster Pumps Replacement |
Police Department 80-Ton Chiller Replacement |
Water Line for Law Street: Easement and Installation |
Inflow & Infiltration Project – Plugging Lines |
Automated Weir Cleaning System |
Wastewater Treatment Plant & Floodwater Protection |
Citywide Street & Drainage Improvements – West Side: Award Contract for Preliminary Engineering Design |
Citywide Street & Drainage Improvements – East Side: Award Contract for Preliminary Engineering Design |
Server Room HVAC Replacement Quality of Life |
Huffington Park Improvements |
Judson Park Improvements |
Recreation Center Pool Deck Replacement |
Landscaping Update: Edloe Right of Way Landscaping |
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE 2036
is a Best Suburban Community - Nationally Recognized as a "Best Place to Live"
We are distinguished by
Our Safe Community
Our Outstanding Parks and Green Spaces
Our Access to Exceptional Recreational and Leisure Opportunities
Our Beauty
Our Great Residential Neighborhoods
Our Elementary School
WEST U is simply the BEST!
THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE’S
CORE VALUES:
SPIRIT represents the City’s core values, expectations, and dedication to providing a high level of service to the community. SPIRIT stands for:
WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SPIRIT
We SERVE the West U Community!
We are PROFESSIONAL!
We act with INTEGRITY!
We produce RESULTS!
We look for INNOVATION!
We work as a TEAM!