Goals and values

PRIMARY PROJECT GOAL:

Demonstrate that stakeholder questions have been answered, that feedback has been documented and acknowledged, and that a general consensus has been achieved on the Infrastructure Delivery Philosophy and Draft Bylaw.

SUPPORTING GOALS:

Optimize existing servicing capacity. This will reduce near-term capital spending and support long-term financial sustainability.

Align funding with actual growth trends and predictions. This will ensure infrastructure investment matches realistic demand.

Provide clarity and predictability. This will provide the development community with certainty about where growth is anticipated and the how costs are allocated.

ENGAGEMEMENT GOALS:

Trust and relationship building between the City and development community.

Committee perspective is heard.

Consensus on infrastructure delivery philosophy.

All options are explored.

PROJECT VALUES:

Curiosity and Receptiveness Stay open minded actively listen, and encourage deeper conversations.

Respect and Sensitivity Understand the community’s history and perspectives without being dismissive. Acknowledge the long-standing relationships and distrust which has emerged from concerns about transparency and fairness with previous off-site levy programs.

Transparent Communication Ensure relevant information/processes that could impact stakeholders are shared with them.

Avoid Defensiveness - Be open to new ideas, avoid defensiveness, consider and take accountability for the partial truth in what’s being said.

Stakeholder Alignment - Align schedules, logistics, expectations and direction of Council, Exec Leadership, Offsite Levy Advisory Committee and Administration.

Clarity - Communicate clearly on the process and intended outcomes.

Inform and Educate - Ongoing dialogue with the committee, exec leadership, and Council regarding municipal financing and the use of off-site levies as a tool to achieving Council’s/the community’s strategic vision.

Support and Communicate The importance of working partnerships, supporting one another, and open lines of communication, especially when times get tough.