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West Peoria Vision & Mission |
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 Vision: West Peoria aspires to be the city of choice in Central Illinois for ourselves and future generations – beautiful, clean, and safe. Our community is renowned for its unique balance between a hometown atmosphere and a progressive business environment. West Peoria, with its high quality
schools and extensive cultural opportunities, truly is a city for
the ages. Mission Statement: - To build the civic infrastructure for the 21st century. - To increase the spirit of cooperation among residents by fostering family activities and safety. - To encourage and maintain a thriving business environment and promote opportunities for many types of businesses. - To
retain our outstanding residential value.
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PEORIA COMMITTEE GOALS FOR 2007
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1. Establish a Crisis-Reaction Plan – a plan in
place for natural disasters or emergencies 2. Work with the Land Use Committee and Planning Coordinator concerning a light building code 3. Work towards carbon monoxide alarms in every home as the new law requires; and pursue CPR training sessions for West Peorians. 4. Pursue an ordinance regulating open burning in West Peoria 5. Pursue a plan to deal with crime in West Peoria a. A comprehensive crime prevention plan for West Peoria should involve collaboration with the City of Peoria, the Neighborhood Watch Group and the Crime Prevention Committee of the WP Residents’ Association. b. Analyze crime data from crime reports and work with Code Enforcement Officer to create map indicating high crime areas in West Peoria. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 1. Continue new sidewalk program and persist with ongoing sidewalk repairs 2. Pursue a comprehensive drainage improvement project on Market Street 3. Pursue storm sewer improvement project at Callender & Waverly, and at Waverly & Ayres LAND USE COMMITTEE 1. Investigate possibilities for establishing a light building code (perhaps in collaboration with the Fire District) to better regulate structures within residential districts. 2. Establish a landlord registration system whereby all rental property owners in the City of West Peoria will be required to register with the City. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Pursue a fiscally prudent policy of overall spending of revenues by the City of West Peoria and make sound investment decisions. 2. Explore and utilize appropriate methods of maintaining and/or increasing revenue 3. Establish short-term and long-term plan to utilize TIF funds for redevelopment 4. Receive a “clean” audit report. 5. Research funding and grant-making opportunities 6. Establish funds for use in VISTA volunteer projects
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