2012-2013 Budget - City of Saginaw MI

Department of DevelopmentOdail Thorns, DirectorMissionIt is the mission of the Development Department to administer federal and state funds, as they relate to housing andCommunity Development, in accordance with the statutes for those funds. Furthermore, the Department effectivelyenforces all building, planning, zoning, and code enforcement regulations in a clear and consistent manner to create anenhanced living and work environment for the residents and businesses of the City of Saginaw.Performance Objectives1. Revitalize neighborhoods.2. Increase economic opportunities for individuals and businesses.3. Increase affordable housing prospects through federal and/or private sources and partnerships.Divisions’ w/Summary of ServicesThe Department of Development for the City of Saginaw operates through five divisions:Planning and Zoning – (summary of services)The Planning and Zoning Division provides comprehensive management for all development-related activities including:processing planning and zoning applications, completing site plan review, as well as providing staff support to thePlanning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Historic District Commission. This division is also responsiblefor the management and implementation of the Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and the Neighborhood Revitalizationinitiatives adopted by the City Council.Key Performance Indicator FY 2012GoalFY 2012ActualFY 2013TargetFY 2014ProjectionComplete all Site Plan Reviews for new constructionw/in 21 days of submittal100% 100% 100% 100%Attend at least one neighborhood associationmeetings monthly*15 12 15 15*There are 15 neighborhood associations. The goal is to attend at least one meeting per neighborhood association each year.Explanation of variances:The key performance indicator for, “Attend at least one neighborhood association meetings monthly” was 12compared to the goal of 15 for FY 2012. This partial achievement can be attributed to the fact that 12 meetings areattended monthly and that 3 meetings are attended sporadically.394