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From: Brennan, Abby
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 4:07 PM
To: McWilliams, Lori
Cc: Paula Knight (rkconnect@aol.com); Couzzo, Michael; Keith Davis
( ke ith @co rbetta n dwh ite . co m)
Subject: DRAFT Mission Statement
Attachments: DRAFT - MISSION AND VALUES-4.docx
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PLEASE FORWARD TO COUNCIL.
Lori, as discussed at the last Council Workshop on Monday July 30th, I am forwarding a FIRST DRAFT of a Mission
Statement for Council review. During the course of my research, I discovered several articles and training guides that
outlined the content, context and format of a municipality's statement of Vision, Mission and Values. In addition,
sections that closely resemble the corporate S.W.O.T. model have been included on pages 2 and 3 under the headings of
Community Assets, Key Issues, Goals and Opportunities and Priorities and Action Plan.
Although I did try to capture topics Council members spoke to at previous workshops, the examples I have used under
those headings are certainly incomplete, randomly stated and in no particular order. I am presenting this simply as a
catalyst for discussion at our Council Workshop this Saturday, August 1 l�'.
Thank you,
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Council Member
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469-0273
561-339-0740 - personal cetl
561.768-0700 - main number
abrennan@tequesta.or�
www.tequesta.or�
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469-0273
Vision
We will preserve and enhance the unique character, community spirit, small town values and superior
quality of life for all who reside, visit and work in the Village of Tequesta.
Mission
The Village of Tequesta's mission is to protect the health, safety and well-being of the community,
provide exceptional, fiscally sound and efficient customer service, uphold the public interest and advance
the community vision.
Values
Excellence
We value excellence in all things. Professionalism, courtesy, accountability and innovation drive
our commitment to the delivery of exceptional customer service.
Ethics and Transparency
We set high standards and are responsible for our personal, professional and organizational
conduct and act with integrity. We provide open access, encourage community involvement and
promptly respond to requests for information.
Quality of Life
We value maintaining a safe, family-friendly and healthy environment to build our future and
conduct business. We foster recreation, public safety, youth activities and events that benefit the
entire community.
Employees
We recognize that our diverse staff is invaluable and we provide a work environment that
emphasizes teamwork, respect, dignity and support. We attract the best recruits, retain top-level
employees and invest in their professional growth.
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Community Assets
• Location, location, location
• Dedicated staff
• Full-time Police and Fire/Rescue
• Vibrant Parks and Recreation program
• Water plant
• Diverse housing choices
• Businesses that support the community needs
• Strong citizen participation/boards/council and committees
Key Issues
• Shrinking t� base
• Economic uncertainties
• No staff succession plan
• Rising personnel costs and benefits
Goals and Opportunities
• Enterprise revenues
• Advanced technology
• Business retention and recruitment
• Maximize department efficiency
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Priorities and Action Plan
Annexation:
Analyze and select annexation zones; establish timeline for action and completion
Enterprise Opportunities:
Renegotiate and expand fire/rescue services provided to Palm Beach County
Review and update code and fees to encourage new and expansion of businesses
Technology:
LPR Cameras
Police car computer systems
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