updated april 2016 - vinton, texas · 5/2/2016 · 2016 strategic plan update 3 village of vinton...

Strategic Plan Updated April 2016

Council Planning Retreat May 6-7, 2015

Council Planning Update

March 30, 2016

Adopted: April 19, 2016

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Vision Statement

The vision of the Village of Vinton is to be a city of economic opportunity with cultural pride and civic engagement achieving a high quality of life for today and the future.

During the Strategic Plan Update held on March 30, 2016 Council defined each term found in the vision statement as follows: Economic opportunity means (V1): Financial education incentives—personal

& business. Cultural pride means (V2): Create and promote an identity. Civic engagement means (V3): Government and community participating

together. Quality of life means (V4): Live and play: home, health, safety, financial security,

recreation, and enjoyment.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Village of Vinton is to provide the means for development, growth, and sustainability with proper planning and resources.

During the Strategic Plan Update held on March 30, 2016 Council defined each term found in the mission statement as follows: Development means (M1): Cultivate future opportunities. Growth means (M2): Increasing and improving businesses, residential and

professional knowledge. Sustainability means (M3): Maintaining the solvency of the community. Proper planning means (M4): Identify strengths and weaknesses to realize

specific goals.

Core Values

Honesty Transparency Fair and just Hard working Speak from the heart Lead by example Take ownership Have pride in our community

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Village of Vinton City Council Leadership Philosophy

The City Council of the Village of Vinton will lead… · By example · By being decisive · By taking initiative · “Take the bull by the horns” · By taking calculated risks · By being positive · By being observant – look at all the angles · By being a good listener · By being understanding and considerate · By being respectful of others · By taking charge · By accepting the decision when made · By being humble

Village of Vinton City Council Communication Philosophy

The City Council of the Village of Vinton will communicate… · Truthfully · Understanding the needs and knowledge of the audience · With humility · Respectfully – without patronizing or being degrading · Factually · By listening first · Clearly and concisely

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Village of Vinton City Council Expectations

Council expects the following of one another… · Listen, understand and do your homework · Be willing to help each other · Be objective and rational · Don’t take things personally · Be professional · Be respectful and courteous · Remain centered and focused and honest with yourself · Make up your own mind (Don’t be overly influenced by others) · Be influential · Be patient · Be nice · Communicate fully with each other

Village of Vinton Staff Expectations

Staff is expected to… · Be professional · Be knowledgeable · Be respectful · Be courteous · Communicate issues, concerns and information for decision making · Have integrity · Point council in the right direction to obtain good information · Provide their expertise · Have a good work ethic · Be ethical


Village of Vinton City Council and Staff Expectations

Staff expects Council to (as defined by Council members themselves)… · To ask questions clearly · Provide the proper training · Respect the staff · Provide direction to staff · Reward the staff for their hard work – give good compliments · Provide encouragement and motivation · Provide good/safe work environment · Provide leadership · Be a role model for them · Be dependable, reliable, available to the staff · Don’t be bossy – follow the chain of command

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Village of Vinton

2016 Strategic Plan Update

Vision Elements

Mission Statement The mission of the Village of Vinton is to provide the means for devel-opment, growth, and sustainability

with proper planning and re-sources.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Village of Vinton is to be a city of economic

opportunity with cultural pride and civic engagement achieving a high quality of life for today and the

future.

Civic

Engagement

Economic

Development Infrastructure

Cultural Pride Health &

Safety Recreation


Vision Elements

Infrastructure

Water– Continue to work toward a city wide water system.

Waste Water– Continue to work toward a city wide sewer system.

City Streets– Evaluate and address needed city street improvements.

Economic Development

Create a business incubator—start

relationship with HUB of Human Innovation.

Create a Public Improvement District.

Establish taskforce to survey and identify gaps in types of businesses and service offered in Vinton.

Educate and promote business incentives to encourage new business development, promote existing businesses and recruit private transportation company for public use.

Annexation implementation to ensure sustainable growth.

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Civic Engagement

Develop & implement a volunteer

initiative in the community and create a student engagement program.

Improve communication between staff and council

Public awareness—maintain an environment of transparency

Provide ESL / Citizenship classes Identify procedures and

expectations of all volunteer committees.

Cultural Pride

Create a logo and slogan for the city to be used in public awareness, educational material and marketing of the city.

Create a historical preservation program to educate the public on the history of Vinton and the surrounding area.

Create cultural events to promote the character and history of the community and surrounding area.


Health & Safety

Create two year plan for a weekly

farmers market Survey local health services and

providers to identify gaps in services and seek to fill those gaps.

Update the street lighting plan to determine the need for street safety.

Create neighborhood watch groups in the community.

Continue remediation process for a multi-purpose center.

Recreation

Identify area mountain bike trails, cycling trails and tie the existing trails to the existing river trail.

Continue creating parks as per the existing Master Park Plan.

Continue creating trails as per the existing Master Park Plan.

Complete development of the Community Garden

Identify funding sources and apply for funds to develop the community learning center.

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Each action step is directly targeted to address at least one of the defined points from both the Vision and

the Mission statement. For specificity please refer to page 2 for definitions. To have a cohesive action plan

to carry out these predetermined goals, the teams met and created the following action step:

Infrastructure:

I. Water – Continue to work toward a city wide water system: V3, V4, M1, M3

a) Pursue grants for design & construction

b) Pursue acquisition of private systems.

II. Waste Water– Continue to work toward a city wide sewer system: V3, V4, M1, M3

a) Continue to look for construction funds under the following funding sources: Texas Water

Development Board, Border Environment Cooperation Commission, U.S. Department of

Agriculture.

b) At least twice per year, inform the public on the status of the project and proper maintenance of

existing septic systems

III. City Streets– Evaluate and address needed city street improvements: V2, V4, M1, M4

a) Create an assessment from the property taxes collected for street projects (collaborate with City

Attorney)

b) Meet with City Engineer to revise cost estimates

c) Public Works director to collaborate with engineer and develop street maintenance plan.

d) Review and compare pricing for striping Valley Chile Road

e) Research traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures with City Engineer.

Economic Development

I. Create a Business Incubator —start relationship with HUB of Human Innovation: V1, V3, V4, M1, M2

a) Set up meeting to establish a relationships with the HUB of Human Innovation.

b) Research grants for incubator and apply to any that are available.

c) Research existing properties that may be available to place incubator.

II. Create a Public Improvement District: V3, M1, M3

a) Continue involvement to pursue PID for Valley Chile Rd

b) Meet to recruit businesses for PID

III. Establish taskforce to survey and identify gaps in types of businesses and service offered in Vinton: V3,

M1, M4

a) Create a census to identify the different services & products that local businesses offer.

b) Find five additional members for taskforce group

c) Taskforce (see steps under Economic Development Plan)


IV. Educate and promote business incentives to encourage new business development, promote existing

businesses and recruit private transportation company for public use: V1, V3, V4, M1, M2

a) Meet with Small Business Administration

b) Plan for quarterly small business workshops

c) Create a local directory to promote local business and services

d) Research possibility to recruit Uber drivers

V. Annexation implementation to ensure sustainable growth: V3, M3

a) Review annexation procedures with City Attorney

b) Prepare annexation packet.

c) Meet with property owners

Civic Engagement:

I. Develop & implement a volunteer initiative in the community and create a student engagement

program: V3, V4, M2, M4

a) Create a program for youth engagement and a citizens academy for adults

b) Implement a public awareness program to promote programs

c) Implement other volunteer programs

II. Improve communication between staff and council: V3, M2, M4

a) Create training for Council members on tablet usage.

b) Develop briefing report to be carried out on a monthly basis by Council Members during

Council meetings.

III. Public Awareness—Maintain environment of transparency: V2, M2

a) Encourage community to subscribe to an email list and to other social media outlets

IV. Provide ESL / Citizenship classes: V4, M1, M2

a) Find teachers for English and Citizenship classes through UTEP & EPCC.

b) Set dates for classes and implement program

c) Purchase supplies

d) Begin establishing citizenship classes

V. Identify procedures and expectations of all volunteer committees: V3, M4

a) Identify existing volunteer committees.

b) Prepare information for committee members

c) Use website and social media to educate and encourage new membership.


Cultural Pride:

I. Create a logo and slogan for the city to be used in public awareness, educational material and

marketing of the city: V2, V3, M1, M4

a) Create request for proposal (RFP) for marketing consultant

b) Publish RFP, score and award

II. Create a historical preservation program to educate the public on the history of Vinton and the

surrounding area: V2, V3, M1, M2

a) Start a historical preservation program and encourage residents to participate—Public

Awareness

b) Contact UTEP History department to create an internship program

c) Create brochure to promote Vinton historical information (interns)

d) Submit historical sites to County of El Paso for designation.

III. Create cultural events to promote the character and history of the community and surrounding area:

V3, V4, M1

a) Host an open house or “Pride Day”

b) Create a Charro festival to be held in August

c) Riverfest

d) Host a Mexican American Art/photo event

Health & Safety

I. Create two year plan for a weekly farmers market: V1, V2, V3, V4, M1, M2, M3

a) Local Foods Local Places goals 1.1.– 1.5

b) Visit other farmer’s markets to get ideas and vendors.

c) Marketing (poster, flyers)

d) Purchase signs, incentives & canopy

II. Survey local health services and providers to identify gaps in services and seek to fill those gaps:

V2, V3, V4, M2, M4

a) Survey local medical or health providers including food banks

b) Contact the City of El Paso Health department for services

c) Plan for quarterly health fairs (to include blood donations?)

III. Update the street lighting plan to determine the need for street safety: V4, M4

a) Update lighting plan

b) Determine project cost estimate after plan has been updated

IV. Create Neighborhood Watch groups in the community: V3, V4, M2, M4

a) Meet with Sherriff's Department

b) Identify target neighborhoods


V. Continue remediation for a multi-purpose center: V4, M1, M4

a) Review summary

b) Prepare plan

Recreation

I. Identify area mountain bike trails, cycling trails and tie the existing trails to the existing river trail:

V2, V4, M1, M4

a) Locate existing bike trail maps to be incorporated into Vinton and the Camino Real

b) Create public awareness brochure (Vinton only / Outside Vinton)

c) Research grants for public awareness (sustainable community)

d) Research Bike Share Program

II. Continue creating parks as per the existing Master Park Plan: V2, V4, M1, M4

a) Research land owners and contact to acquire 1/4 acre—1/2 acre

b) Research grant opportunities, create timeline for applications

c) Survey local population for need of skate park on north side of Vinton

d) Create fund raising packet for Mariposa Park II

III. Continue creating trails as per the existing Master Park Plan: V2, V4, M1, M4

a) Research land owners for donation of land along arroyos

b) Acquire arroyos through donation or purchase

c) Research grant opportunities, create timeline for applications

IV. Complete development of the Community Garden: V2, V4, M1, M4

a) Research grant applications under U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

b) Research grant application under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

c) Continue recruiting volunteers for improvements on community garden

V. Identify funding sources for Community Learning Center: V2, V4, M1, M4

a) Research grant applications under U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

b) Research grant application under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

c) Continue recruiting volunteers for improvements on Community Learning Center


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2015-2016 Strategic Plan Update

Infrastructure Strategic Initiative Action steps Budget Timeline

Water– Continue to work toward a city wide water system. (V3, V4, M1, M3)

a) Pursue grants for design & construction (TWDB,

USDA, BECC) 12 Months

b) Pursue acquisition of private systems 6-12 Months

Waste Water– Continue to work toward a city wide sewer system. (V3, V4, M1, M3)

a) Continue to look for construction funds under the fol-

lowing funding sources: Texas Water Development

Board, Border Environment Cooperation Commission,

U.S. Department of Agriculture

12 Months

b) Create public awareness material to update the pub-

lic twice a year. $ 1,200.00 60 days/ 6 month

follow up

City Streets– Evaluate and address needed city street improvements (V2, V4, M1, M4)

a) Create an assessment from the property taxes collect-

ed for street projects (collaborate with city attorney) $0.00 14 days

b) Meet with city engineer to revise cost estimates $0.00 30 days

c) Public works director to collaborate with engineer and

develop street maintenance plan. $ 8,000.00 2 months

d) Review and compare pricing to stripe Valley Chile

Road $ 15,000.00 30 days

e) Research traffic calming and pedestrian safety

measures with city engineer. N/A 90 days

Team Facilitator: Mayor Praino

Team Members: Perch Valdez, Arturo Marquez, Engineer

Partners:


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Economic Development Strategic Initiative Action steps budget timeline

Business Incubator - Start relationship with HUB of Human innovation (V1,V3, V4, M1, M2)

a) Set up meeting to establish a relationships with the

HUB of Human Innovation. N/A 30 days

b) Research grants for incubator and apply to any that

are available. 90 days

c) Research existing properties that may be available to

place incubator. N/A 6 months

Create a Public Improve-ment District. (V3, M1, M3)

a) Continue involvement to pursue PID for Valley Chile

Rd $0.00 60 days

a) Meet to recruit businesses for PID $0.00 30 days

Establish taskforce to survey and identify gaps in types of businesses and service offered in Vinton (V3, M1, M4)

a) Create a census to identify the different services &

products that local businesses offer. $ 100.00 60 days

b) Find five additional members for taskforce group N/A 30 days

c) Taskforce (see steps under Economic Development

Plan) N/A 30 days

Educate and promote busi-ness incentives to encourage new business development, promote existing businesses and recruit private transpor-tation company for public use. (V1, V3, V4, M1, M2)

a) Meet with Small Business Administration $0.00

30 days

b) Plan for quarterly small business workshops $ 500.00 3 months

c) Create a local directory to promote local business and

services $0.00 45 days

d) Research possibility to recruit Uber drivers

45 days

Annexation implementation to ensure sustainable growth. (V3, M3)

a) Review annexation procedures with City Attorney N/A 30 days

b) Prepare annexation packet. N/A 60 days

c) Meet with property owners 60 days

Team Facilitator: Mr. Leos

Team Members: Perch Valdez, Marina Ramirez, Andrea Carrillo, Michael Garay

Partners:


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Civic Engagement Strategic Initiative Action steps budget timeline

Develop & implement volunteer initiative in the community and create a student engagement program (V3, V4, M2, M4)

a) Create a program for youth engagement

and a citizens academy for adults TBD 45 days

b) Implement a public awareness program

to promote programs $250.00 45 days

c) Implement budget for additional over-

time TBD 120 days

Improve communication be-tween staff and Council (V3, M2, M4)

a) Train Council member on tablet usage N/A 30 days

b) Develop briefing report to be carried out

on a monthly basis by Council Members

during Council meetings

N/A

45 days

Public Awareness - maintain en-vironment of transparency (V2, M2)

a) Promote people to subscribe to email list N/A 30 days

b) Promote academy program for teenagers N/A 45 days

c) Promote academy program for adults N/A 45 days

Provide ESL / Citizenship classes (V4, M1, M2)

a) Find teachers for English and Citizen-

ship classes through UTEP & EPCC $400.00 30 days

b) Set dates for classes and implement pro-

gram N/A 45 days

c) Purchase supplies (dry erase boards) $400.00 60 days

d) Begin establishing citizenship classes N/A 60 days

Identify procedures and expecta-tions of all volunteer com-mittees. (V3, M4)

a) Identify existing volunteer committees. N/A 30 days

b) Prepare information for committee

members N/A 60 days

c) Use website and social media to educate and

encourage new membership. N/A 90 days

Team Facilitator: Mr. Carrejo

Team Members: Frankie Ruiz, Marina Ramirez, Arturo Marquez, Michael Garay.

Partners:


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Cultural Pride Strategic Initiative Action steps budget timeline

Create a logo and slogan for the city to be used in public aware-ness, educational material and marketing of the city. (V2, V3, V4, M1)

a) Create request for proposal (RFP) for

a marketing consultant 90 days

b) Publish RFP, score and award $ 10,000.00 1-3 months

Create a historical preservation program to educate the public on the history of Vinton and the sur-rounding area. (V2,V3, M1, M2)

a) Start a historical preservation program

and encourage residents to participate—

Public Awareness $500.00

60 days

b) Contact UTEP History department to

create an internship program 30 days

c) Create brochure to promote Vinton

historical information (interns) $3,000.00

180 days

d) Submit historical sites to County of El

Paso for designation. N/A 240 days

Create cultural events to promote the character and history of the community and surrounding area. (V4, V3, M1)

a) Host an open house- Pride Day $1,000.00 90 days

b) Create a Charro festival to be held in

August $1,500.00

90 days

c) Riverfest $2,000.00 12 months

d) Host a Mexican American Art/photo

event $1,500.00 TBD

Team Facilitator: Mrs. Lucero

Team Members: Jannette Monrreal, Jessica Garza, Andrea Carrillo

Partners:


Village of Vinton


Health & Safety Strategic Initiative Action steps budget timeline

Create two year plan for a weekly farmers market (V1, V2, V3, V4, M1, M2, M3)

a) Local Food local places Goal 1.1 - 1.5 45 days

b) Visit other farmer’s markets to get ideas and vendors. N/A 90 days

c) marketing (poster, flyers) $ 1,000.00 30 days

d) Purchase signs, incentives & canopy $ 2,000.00 90 days

Survey local health services and providers to identify gaps in services and seek to fill those gaps. (V2, V3, V4, M2, M4)

a) Survey local medical or health providers including food banks

90 days

b) Contact the City of El Paso Health department for ser-vices

30 days

c) Plan for quarterly health fairs (to include blood dona-tions?)

$ 500.00

90-180-210

Update the street lighting plan to determine the need for street safety. (V4, M4)

a) Update lighting plan $ 5,000.00 30 days

b) Determine project cost estimate after plan has been updated

Create Neighborhood Watch groups in the community. (V3, V4, M2, M4)

a) Meet with Sherriff's Department 30 days

b) Identify target neighborhoods 60 days

c) Recruit a meeting host 90 days

d) Plan meetings $ 60 days

Continue remediation pro-cess for a multi-purpose cen-ter. (V4, M1, M4)

a) Review summary N/A 30 days

b) Prepare plan N/A 120 days

Team Facilitator: Ms. Arceo

Team Members: Frankie Ruiz, Jannette Monrreal, Jessica Garza, Arturo Marquez

Partners:


Village of Vinton


Recreation Strategic Initiative Action steps budget timeline

Identify area mountain bike trails, cycling trails and tie the existing trails to the existing river trail. (V4, V2, M1, M4)

a) Locate existing bike trail maps to be incorpo-

rated into Vinton and the Camino Real 60 days

b) Create public awareness brochure (Vinton on-

ly / Outside Vinton) $1,500.00

120 days

c) Research grants for public awareness

(sustainable community) 120 days

d) Research Bike Share Program

Continue creating parks as per the existing Master Park Plan. (V4, V2, M1, M4)

a) Research land owners and contact to acquire

1/4 acre—1/2 acre 31-Jul

b) Research grant opportunities, create timeline

for applications 6 months

c) Survey local population for need of skate park

on north side of Vinton 6 Months

d) Create fund raising packet for Mariposa Park

II $ 30,000.00 12 months

Continue creating trails as per the existing Master Park Plan. (V4, V2, M1, M4)

a) Research land owners for donation of land

along arroyos 31-Jul

b) Acquire arroyos through donation or purchase TBD 6 months

c) Research grant opportunities, create timeline

for applications 6 Months

Complete development of the Community Garden (V4, V2, M1, M4)

a) Research grant applications under U.S. De-

partment of Agriculture (USDA) $15,000.00 3-4 months

b) Research grant application under Environmen-

tal Protection Agency 3-4 months

c) Continue recruiting volunteers for improve-

ments on community garden 3-4 months

Identify funding sources and apply for funds to de-velop the community learning center (V4, V2, M1, M4)

a) Research grant applications under U.S. De-

partment of Agriculture (USDA) $15,000.00 3-4 months

b) Research grant application under Environmen-

tal Protection Agency 3-4 months

c) Continue recruiting volunteers for improve-

ments on community garden 3-4 months

Team Facilitator: Mr. Santos Lucero

Team Members: Jessica Garza, Andrea Carrillo, Engineer

Partners:

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