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Tue, 2006-10-17 16:45 — csc

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Mission Statement

The Vision of the City of Homestead is to be the premier residential and business community in which to work, live and raise a family.  This will be achieved through a customer-focused government, upon Homestead’s unique location and economic opportunities and embracing the following core values:

  • Effectiveness
  • Efficiency
  • Accountability
  • Diversity
  • Inclusiveness
  • Responsiveness

Services, Functions and Activities

The City of Homestead is governed by a Mayor, Vice Mayor and five City Council members who are elected on a non-partisan basis.  The City Charter was amended in November 2002 to change the election process from a run at-large without designation of a specific seat, to an election that designates at-large seats. Four of the six Council seats include a geographical residency requirement for a specific area of the City.  The other 2 Council seats do not require residence in a specific area of the City.  Although four of the council seats have a geographical residency requirement, all of the elected officials are elected at large by all voters of the City.  The elections are held every two years in November.

The Mayor presides over all City Council meetings, has a voice and vote in the proceedings, and serves as the ceremonial head of the City.  The Mayor also appoints members of the City boards, subject to the approval of the City Council.  In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor assumes the responsibilities of the Mayor.  The City Council enacts local legislation, adopts budgets, determines policies, and appoints such officers and officials as may be required by the charter or deemed necessary by the Council.

Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Goals and Measurements
Organizational Performance:
Sustain an organizational culture, which promotes efficiency, effectiveness and accountability.  Attract and retain a competent, cohesive and diverse workforce through training, motivation, benefits and proper representation

Growth and Economic Development:
Capitalize on Homestead’s strengths and economic opportunities.  Enhance policies, procedures and strategies for marketing our community.  Attract sustainable development

Community Emphasis:
Maintain an environment that promotes long-term customer satisfaction.  Provide an atmosphere that is responsive to the community’s input

Innovation:
Identify and implement new concepts that will improve services and stimulate the business climate.  Pursue technological advances for a more effective workplace environment

Quality of Life:
Foster a progressive quality of life that promotes cultural and educational activities, family values, sports and recreation, while maintaining Homestead’s “hometown” traditions

Departmental Expenditure Summary Final Budget
FY 06/07Actual / Unaudited
FY 06/07Adopted
FY 07/08

Personnel Services

1,380,5651,266,6851,281,998

Operating Expenditures

116,58685,294 126,686

Capital Outlay

4,500 3,5000

Total Expenditures

1,501,6511,355,4791,408,684

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